Debra Apedo's poetic inspiration is found in Psalm 36:9b: In thy light shall we see light. Both profound and matter-of-fact, she employs styles ranging from Italian sonnets to free verse to communicate about God, nature, and the human experience. Madame Apedo holds degrees in French and Applied Linguistics from Rutgers and Columbia University, respectively. Her various ethnicities range from African-American to Jewish. She is a widowed mother of three gorgeous souls.