Welcome to my website
My name is Deborah Freeman. I am a playwright, short story writer, and an occasional poet. I freelance occasionally as a journalist, and run writing groups. I am available as a speaker on a selection of topics.
Welcome to my website
My name is Deborah Freeman and I am a playwright. I also write stories and some poetry. I freelance occasionally as a journalist, and run writing groups. I am available as a speaker on a selection of topics.
Short Stories
‘Tell it Not,` a collection of my short stories, will be published in January 2022 by Red Heifer Press, CA. Seventeen stories, of which more than half have already appeared in journals, anthologies or websites.
Latest Posts
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Publishing my Plays.
I was happy to see my short story collection, ‘Tell it Not,’ published by Red Heifer Press USA, for two reasons. The first – well anyone would be [...]
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How a Play Gets Written.
Some good news regarding my story collection, title Tell it Not. At least I assume that is why there have suddenly been a number of hits on my [...]
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Happy Valley and Tell it Not.
Along with several million others, I watched the final episode of Happy Valley, and appreciated till the last flicker on the screen the huge talent of Sally Wainwright, [...]
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Chanukah and Christmas whatever they mean.
I’ve called this blog Chanukah and Christmas because the festivals are approaching, both of them. Perhaps as a reaction to Candlesticks and its endless focus on both religions, [...]
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Candlesticks at The White Bear until October 15th.
This is the last week of Candlesticks at The White Bear, and once again, my thanks to Jenny Eastop, of Mercurius Theatre Company, and the cast, Mary Tillett, [...]
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Candlesticks has started.
Candlesticks opened on Tuesday night, and tonight, its third show, is press night. A full house, I gather, and of course Jeff and I will be going along. [...]
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Candlesticks at The White Bear. Sept 27th- Oct 15th.
The last month has flown by. Spent a week in France at the end of August. Got back in time for the start of rehearsals for Candlesticks. (Have [...]
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Candlesticks at The White Bear Theatre
I am aware, sadly that people die at all ages. Two of my friends – brilliant women, full of hope for their futures – died, both of them [...]