deb farris
writes
encouraging stories of hope in hard places one chapter at a time
NEW BOOK!
Released July 2025
by Ten16 Press.
Order here.
when things don’t go according to plan there is a greater plan and purpose unfolding
Deb’s new book RELEASED July 2025
To order Just Along for the Ride click on the title:
Ten16 Press
Just Along for the Ride is an unbelievable true story of a family’s missionary adventures during times of great unrest in East Africa, China and the Middle East, and the founding of Eastbrook church in Milwaukee. It is also a beautiful love story!
“They were touched by God’s heart for the world. And that theme continued until, in humility, they released their ministry to the next generation with trust. This story is inspiring and important for our current moment.” Pastor Matt and Kelly Erickson, Eastbrook Church
“This is a glorious celebration of the lives of two individuals who have made a difference in many other people’s lives, a read that will lift souls and inspire all readers alike.” Laurie Scheer, Vice President, Board Member – Wisconsin Writers Association
Conversations With Dad – The Book
Rich with stories of William (Bill) Wenzler’s career as the “daring architect of mid-century modern hyperbolic paraboloid churches,” the story is told with tenderness and humor. This book is a love story– the love of a man for God, his wife and family, and the love of a daughter for her parents. Conversations with Dad grew out of time spent together—father and daughter—sharing the stories of those who paved the way for her.
“Wenzler, a designer of beautiful, practical buildings who loved the Lord who makes practical beautiful people out of failing feeble sinners–and loved those people too. You will love this book!”
–Stuart Briscoe, longtime Pastor, Elmbrook Church
Deb Farris
Author
Deb is a writer living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her stories and prose focus on the intersection of faith, art and being human. She is a former equity actress and singer who served on the adjunct faculties of Tulane University, the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill, and the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. She was Executive Director of the nonprofit arts organization Danceworks, Inc. for 18 years and is the author of Conversations with Dad. Her new biography, Just Along for the Ride ~the Missionary Journey of Marc and Nancy Erickson, was released in July by Ten16 Press.
Farris holds a BFA in Inter-Arts with a focus on Voice and an MFA in Dance, both from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — though during her many moves and adventures in theatre, she also earned credits at the New School for Social Research in NYC, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She shares stories and vignettes on her blog to encourage hope in hard places and is currently working on her debut novel.
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