A native Texan, author of Heart of Texas, and an avid reader of historical fiction, Debbie K. Medlin was reared in Lubbock, the hub of the South Plains. She has resided in West Texas, North Texas and South Texas. Debbie’s career spanned over thirty years in the banking industry. In 2016 she retired from Bannockburn Church in Austin, Texas, where she was employed as an administrative assistant for eight years and where she is currently an active member. Debbie completed writing courses through the Institute of Children’s Literature and the Christian Communicator. Debbie, a widow for twenty years, lives in Austin, Texas. She has two children—a daughter who lives in Austin and a son who is deceased—and has five young adult granddaughters. Her faith in Jesus Christ is paramount in her life.
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Imagine for a moment that your house could tell your story. What would it say about your life and the deep secrets you thought no one else knew? The Heart of Texas introduces the Franklin Bailey family. The story, as witnessed by their house, traces the family’s life experiences from 1918 through 1933. This fifteen-year period encompasses major events such as the Great World War, the Spanish Flu, women’s suffrage, the Stock Market Crash, and the Dust Bowl. The story is set in Oak Hill, Texas, a small town on the outskirts of Austin. How did the Baileys cope during these chaotic times? Come meet the Baileys. The door is open, waiting for you.