About Debra Noir
Writer of shadows, lover of spice, and seeker of stories that linger long after the sun goes down.
The Woman Behind the Shadows
Medical professional by day, paranormal romance author by night—Debra Noir is the creative alter-ego of Debby Nieves.
With over a decade in the trenches as a medical assistant and instructor, Debby’s reality is defined by precision, education, and high-level leadership in the medical profession. Between shaping the next generation of healthcare heroes and pursuing her degree in Healthcare Administration, she spends her days rooted in the vital pulse of science. But when the scrubs come off, the clinical world fades, and the supernatural takes hold.
As Debra Noir, she crafts dark, atmospheric romances where the supernatural and the heart collide. A lifelong devotee of vampire lore and werewolves, she has spent years fascinated by the things that go bump in the night. That obsession finally culminated in the birth of Starr Knight, a character who has haunted her mind for a lifetime. Fueled by her own ambition as a strong, independent woman, Debra chose to weave her love for the paranormal into the lives of complex, powerhouse female leads—starting with her debut novel, When Shadows Bleed.
When she isn’t in the classroom or at the keyboard, you can find her:
- Chasing Chills: Lost in a true crime podcast or a horror movie marathon.
- Defining the Aesthetic: Perfecting a set of Gel-X nails, styling lashes, or expanding her massive makeup collection.
- Finding Balance: Enjoying life as a wife and mother of two adult sons, often with a side of tacos—her absolute favorite food.
Whether she is exploring the clinical or the creative, Debra finds beauty in the balance between the light and the dark. She invites you to step into the Shadow Circle, where the pulse of reality meets the magic of the unexplained.
