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Deana Driver

Deana J. Driver is an author, editor, book publisher, and retired journalist in Regina. She is the author of six non-fiction books and the founder of DriverWorks Ink, which specializes in publishing non-fiction books and helps authors publish their work. Since 1983, she has had more than 2,300 articles published in national periodicals including The Medical Post, United Church Observer, The Bottom Line and Lawyers Weekly. Her first book, Just a Bunch of Farmers: The Story of the Weyburn Inland Terminal, was released in 2001. Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story, was released in 2006 and was shortlisted for Reader's Choice and Publishing in Education at the 2007 Saskatchewan Book Awards. It was a national bestseller and received Honourable Mention, Biography, in the 2007 Hollywood Book Festival for books worthy of a film or movie. Deana's third book, From The West To The World: The Story of Underwood McLellan/The UMA Group, is the history of a Canadian engineering firm and was published in 2009. Never Leave Your Wingman: Dionne and Graham Warner's Story of Hope was released in 2011 and is the inspiring true story of a seven-time cancer survivor who danced into her chemotherapy treatments in Regina dressed in costume, bringing laughter and hope to everyone. This national bestselling title received an Honorable Mention, Biography, in the 2013 Great Midwest Book Festival. The Sailor and the Christmas Trees (Deana's fifth book, released in 2012) is the Winner in the Children's category of the 2015 Holiday Book Festival and tells of a gift a Manitoba sailor surprised his crewmates with during the Second World War. Crash Harrison: Tales of a Bomber Pilot Who Defied Death was published in 2023 and received 2 awards in Nonfiction from the Next Generation Indie Book Festival as well as being #3 of the Top 100 Bestsellers of 2023 at McNally Robinson Booksellers Saskatoon. Reg "Crash" Harrison is an inspiring Saskatoon war veteran who grew up in the Dirty Thirties and survived four plane crashes while serving during the Second World War. Deana (pronounced dee-nah) has contributed short stories to numerous DriverWorks Ink anthologies including Cream Money: True Stories of Prairie People, Fun On The Farm volumes 1 to 3, and Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, volumes 1 to 3. She is passionate about sharing stories of fascinating Prairie people and unsung Canadian heroes. Deana enjoys speaking to audiences from preschool children to senior citizens about reading, writing, and literacy. She also loves gardening, photography, riding her bicycle, coloring, and playing with her grandchildren.

Publications

Don't They Kick When You Do That? Stories of a Prairie Veterinarian, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2021, Publication

Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 3, by Deana J. Driver and Contributors

DriverWorks Ink, 2021, Anthology

Fun On The Farm 3, Compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2021, Anthology

Rebuilding a Brick Wall by Susanne Gauthier with Evan Wall, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2021, Publication

Tunnels of Terror: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #2 by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink and Emmbee Ink, 2021, Publication

Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 2, by Deana J. Driver and Contributors

DriverWorks Ink, 2020,

Santa Claus Wore Green by Georgia Joorisity, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2020,

Tunnels of Time: Moose Jaw Time Travel Adventure #1 by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2020, Publication

Flight: Stories of Canadian Aviation, Vol. 1, by Deana J. Driver and Contributors

DriverWorks Ink, 2019,

Looking Back: The Lives of Charles and Marion York, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2019,

Horses, Dogs and Wives, by Bryce Burnett, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2018,

Murphy Mondays: The First St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog in a Canadian Emergency Room, by Jane Smith, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2018,

Our Grandparents' Stories: Volume 3, Students of Central Butte and District, Saskatchewan, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2018,

Boundaries and Bucket-filling: How to Say No to Others and Yes to You, by Lisa Driver, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

Football In Focus: Five Decades of Filming Pro Games, by Darrell Davis and John Solilo, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

Fun On The Farm Too: True Tales of Farm Life, Compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

My Soul Still Dances: Living with Parkinson's, by Sister Adelaide Fortowsky with Sister Rosetta Reiniger, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

Our Grandparents' Stories: Volume 2, by Students of Central Butte and District, Saskatchewan, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

Sharing the Love: The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2017,

Skye Bird and the Eagle Feather, by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink & Emmbee Ink, 2017,

Forever Changed, by Cheri Helstrom, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2016,

Fun On The Farm: True Tales of Farm Life, Compiled and edited by Deana J. Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2016,

John and Annie: A History of the Shurniak Family in Canada, by Bill Shurniak, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2016,

Leap: How to Overcome Doubt, Fear, and Grief & Choose the Path of Joy, by Lisa Driver, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2016,

Mistasiniy: Buffalo Rubbing Stone, by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink and Emmbee Ink, 2016, Publication

Rescued, by Janice Howden, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2016,

And It Was Very Good: Everyday Moments of Awe, by Ed Olfert, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2015,

Cream Money: Stories of Prairie People, Compiled and edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2015,

Running the Riders: My Decade as CEO of Canada's Team, by Jim Hopson with Darrell Davis, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2015,

After the Truck Hit: Jennifer Kuchinka's True Story, by Jennifer Kuchinka, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2014,

Gina's Wheels, by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink & Emmbee Ink, 2014,

Homegrown and Other Poems, by Bryce Burnett, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2014,

Opening Up: How To Develop Your Intuition and Work with Your Angels, by Lisa Driver, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2014,

Our Grandparents' Stories, by Students of Central Butte and District, Saskatchewan, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2014,

An Emigrant's Story, by Walter Widera, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2013,

Interrupted with Bipolar, by Shae Therrien, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2013,

Shaking the Family Tree, by Lorelei Rogers, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2013,

A School For Pregnant Teens: Starting the Balfour Special Tutorial Project, by Sherrie Tutt, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

Called by the Spirit: Calling Lakes Centre Celebrates 60 Years, by Holly L. Schick, Edited by Deana Driver

Publisher, Calling Lakes Centre, 2012,

Egg Money: A Tribute to Saskatchewan Pioneer Women, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

Our Lamps Were Heavy, by Eleanor A. Sinclair, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

SuperMom and the Big Baby, by Dave Driver, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

The Inquiring Reporter by Clay Stacey, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

The Sailor and the Christmas Trees, by Deana Driver

Publisher, DriverWorks Ink, 2012,

Letters to Jennifer From Maudie & Oliver, by Sharon Gray, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2011, Publication

Never Leave Your Wingman: Dionne and Graham Warner's Story of Hope, by Deana J. Driver

Publisher, DriverWorks Ink, 2011,

Moving Forward: The Journey of Paralympian Colette Bourgonje, by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2010,

Running of the Buffalo, by Ron Petrie, Regina Leader-Post Humour Columnist, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2010,

The Little Coat: The Bob and Sue Elliott Story, by Alan J. Buick, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2009,

My Zayde and Other Memories of Growing Up Jewish, by Ricki Segal, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink, 2008,

Prairie Pilot: Lady Luck was on My Side, The Stories of Walter D. Williams, Compiled and Edited by Deana J. Driver

Publisher, DriverWorks Ink, 2008,

Seeds of Hope: A Prairie Story, by Mary Harelkin Bishop, Edited by Deana Driver

DriverWorks Ink & Emmbee Ink, 2008,

Never Give Up: Ted Jaleta's Inspiring Story, by Deana Driver

Publisher, JDC Productions, 2006,

Classic Saskatchewan: Second Edition, Edited by Vivian Pander & Deana Driver

Publisher, Classic Concepts, 2005,

Return to Willows, by Howard H. Birnie, Edited by Deana Driver

Publisher, Willow River Publishing, 2004,

Just a Bunch of Farmers: The Story of Weyburn Inland Terminal 1976-2001, by Deana J. Driver

Publisher, DriverWorks Ink & WIT, 2001,

Wilderness Voices: Observer Writers Reflect on Lent (one reflection by Deana Driver)

Publisher, United Church Publishing House, 1998,

The First Book of Saints, (one chapter by Deana Driver)

Publisher, United Church of Canada, 1988,

Periodicals

Medical Post

Year: 29
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

United Church Observer

Year: 28
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Bottom Line

Year: 21
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Lawyers Weekly

Year: 10
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Profile, Saskatchewan Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission

Year: 8
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Business Review

Year: 5
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Canadian Healthcare Manager

Year: 5
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

The Journal (Canadian alcohol & drug abuse publication)

Year: 5
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

World of Beef

Year: 5
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Canadian Emergency Services News

Year: 4
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Canadian Funeral news

Year: 4
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

CMA Digest

Year: 4
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Prairie Hotelman

Year: 4
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Western people

Year: 4
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Foodservice & Hospitality

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Maclean's

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Mandate

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Pharmacist News

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Pharmacy Post

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Saskatchewan Trucking

Year: 3
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Credit Union Way

Year: 2
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Regina Women's Guide

Year: 2
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal

Saskatchewan Homebuilders

Year: 2
Category: Newspaper/Magazine/Trade Journal