Soul Stories was nominated for Book of the Year 2025
by the Alabama State Poetry Society
Author Books now Available at BarnesandNoble.com
Author Events
Barnes and Noble book signing on 9/12/2026.
Featured on the cover of Inner Circle Writers Magazine.
Deborah Hackbarth
Author
NOTEWORTHY NOTES – DEBBY HACKBARTH
- Local business owner – HAART, LLC
- Tutoring/mentorship for all ages
- Author: The Fairhope Dragon series and Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision as well as the Memory Magic system to enhance reading, writing and spelling
- Artist: canvas with ink, reclaimed wood items (ornaments, gnomes), and pressed leaf ornaments
- Customized art on canvas or wood
- Presentations and book signings at local venues
- Page and Palette in Fairhope and at Barnes and Noble in Spanish Fort
- Presentations at the Fairhope Public Library
- Social Media
- Deborahhackbarth.com
- Thefairhopedragon.com
- Haart Tutor on Facebook
- Dhackbarth7@gmail.com
- A life-long educator
- General and special education teacher
- Professional tutor and mentor
- Administrator at the elementary and college levels
- Staff Developer in several states
- Advanced degrees and professional activities
- MS Ed in Curriculum/Instruction-Reading/Literacy
- MS Ed in Special Education – Learning Disabilities
- Member of Pensters – active writers since 1965
- Prolific poet in The Writer’s Club
- Editor and contributing author of the bi-annual newsletter for the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation – Fairhopers
- Tutor – Spanish & English
- Commisioned Artwork
- Empowerment Speaker
She has two separate master’s degrees: special education and literacy.
She has served the educational system through teaching, staff development, and administration. She continues to provide professional tutoring services.
Intellect Publishing:
Her memoir – Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision, won the 2025 International Impact Award.
Her lifetime of poetry was published as Soul Stories: Poetry From the Heart, nominated for Book of the year by ASPS.
Her Fairhope dragon series: The Fairhope Dragon Alphabet Book, Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon – four books plus nine mini-books that highlight her life plus a coloring book for artists of all ages.
Clarendon House Publications/Inner Circle Writers Group:
Poetry in Poetica Anthologies and Short Stories in Galaxy Anthologies.
Flash Fiction Friday – poems in 50 words or less – online.
Four Feathers Press:
Chapbook – Magnificent Musings of a Soulful Sojourner; Turtle Island Poetry Anthologies; online anthologies
MacKenzie Publishing: Soft Place in Life’s Race – poetry anthology
Poems online with Spillwords Press, The Writer’s Club,
Her first song with Mike Turner, Live in Unity, was published by People4Peace through Music for World Peace.
She has given motivational speeches at churches: The Unity Church and The Unitarian Church, both in Fairhope.
Plus, she spoke at the Fairhope Public Library twice and is featured in the Local Authors Room there.
At the Pensters Writing Group, she co-presented on how to write a memoir. She served on the board there as Secretary for two years.
Contact Debby at dhackbarth7@gmail.com for more information on obtaining her services and products. Her books are for sale on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at Page and Palette in Fairhope.
Books
By Deborah Hackbarth
Gliding with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon is a delightful story about incredibly brave twins. Their adventure begins when the dragon flies out of hiding in the twin’s barn outside Fairhope,AL. Orphaned at seven, Katarina and Kaleb take turns riding Glisten. Come along and enjoy watching Glisten glide through Alabama.
Buy Gliding with GlistenThe Glisten Trilogy Coloring Book
This book is a delightful way to engage with Glisten, The Fairhope Dragon. It features illustrations from all the books in the trilogy. The book gives the reader hints for colors. In addition, the reader may refer to the Glisten books for coloring cues. Enjoy coloring and reading the summary of the stories.
Dynamic Debby: Overcoming Prematurity and Poor Vision
This memoir is a remarkable compilation of prose, poetry, and a plethora of precious photographs. It tells my story and it is meant to be an encouragement for all people who struggle with visual disabilities and low vision as well as those who are smaller than most through premature birth or heredity. The font used is best for folks with challenged vision.
Over the past several years, I have been able to gather photographs of my parents and their families. Many photos have already been passed onto our children and grandchildren. However, many remaining snapshots are included here to assist in telling my tale.
I have recalled stories and information to the best of my memory as both of my parents and their families have passed away. If I have made errors or misrepresentations, I apologize and hope you may gather inspiration from my trek through time.
Buy Dynamic DebbyTestimonials:
“I bought and read it as soon as it arrived. I could not put it down. Loved the pictures as well. What’s your next piece going to be about? I can’t wait to read it. You are an amazing, accomplished, and you have so much to say and an intriguing way of saying it.”
“Loved your story. My best college friend was from Oak Park. Love that town. My dad was in the navy and spent time in the Philippines. He also got malaria there. Our youngest son and my sister graduated from WIU. What a small world we live in. Two master degrees. You have made quite an impact on a lot of people. Best part of book is that smile on your face on the cover.”
Soul Stories
Poetry From the Heart
Debby began writing in 3 rd grade and she started writing poetry in the 1970s.
Soul Stories include kindhearted selections centered around the topics close to her heart and soul: animals, family, friends, inspiration, nature, and society.
Enjoy entering her world of encouragement and love with poetry at its core.
