Debbie Macomber
Debbie Macomber is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most popular writers with more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide. In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope. Macomber’s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Fifteen of these novels hit the number one spot.
In 2023, Macomber’s all-new hardcover publication includes Must Love Flowers (July). In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published three bestselling cookbooks, three adult coloring books, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children’s books.
Celebrated as “the official storyteller of Christmas”, Macomber’s annual Christmas books are beloved and six have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies. Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series. Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.
She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision’s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative. A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
“Your heart has to let your head know what it wants.”
“Sometimes, I think we're afraid to admit we want certain things. Especially things that contradict the image we have of ourselves.”
“We're each our own person, we live our own lives, make our own mistakes, learn from them and move forward.”
“Little did the old man know how much God liked to talk to His children, how He longed to listen to them.”
“We have to use the experience. We can become either bitter or better.”
“we should lean into the pain, instead of running away from it.”
“She said interruptions were simply God's appointments.”
“I believe that our world was created with a sense of order. For every loss, there's a gain. Sometimes we're so blinded by the loss that we don't see the gain, don't recognize the gift.”
“But although she was with family and friends, she'd never felt more alone. She felt as if she'd lost a vital part of herself and she had - her heart.”
“People are funny. They want the front of the bus, the middle of the road and the back of the church. —Mrs. Miracle”
“Why not? For your information I'm hoping it doesn't last more than a month or two myself.?His words stung as sharply as a slap across the face."Maybe by that time you'll be miserable enough to be willing to marry me-”
“I'd found love -- only to discover how fleeting it can be.”
“I generally read every night before I fall asleep: Brad does too. I find it comforting to lie beside my husband, each of us with a book in our hands. I see it as a period of calm and intimacy, and as the perfect metaphor-together, yet individual-for our marriage.”
“Grandpa Patterson used to say: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear or a fool from any direction.”
“Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death.”
“While it may not be a simple act, offering forgiveness not only has the power to heal relationships, it strengthens the well-being of those who give this life-changing gift.”
“You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”
“Cultivating the habit of good deeds will not only affect those around us, it will improve our own emotional well being.”
“Here's where the real power of generosity comes in. Often, the more we give, the more we receive.”
“Practicing an attitude of gratitude spills over to acts of generosity.”
“Maybe money can't buy love - but it can get you practically everything else.”
“If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can bet the water bill is higher.”
“The best way to get even is to forget.”
“Remember the time Pamela stuffed a bead up her nose and we had to take her to the emergency room to get it out? That bead cost us a fortune.”
“God gave the Angels wings and humans chocolate.Mrs. Miracle”
“It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are finished.Mrs. Miracle”
“Some marriages are made in heaven, but they all have to be maintained on earth. Mrs Miracle”
“Our world was created with a sense of order. For every loss, there is a gain. Sometimes we are so blinded by the loss that we don't see the gain, don't recognize the gift.”