Deborah Jay writes fast-paced fantasy adventures featuring quirky characters and multi-layered plots - just what she likes to read.Living mostly on the UK South coast, she has already invested in her ultimate retirement plan - a farmhouse in the majestic, mystery-filled Scottish Highlands where she retreats to write when she can find time. Her taste for the good things in life is kept in check by the expense of keeping too many dressage horses, and her complete inability to cook.THE PRINCE'S MAN is her debut novel, first in a trilogy and winner of a UK Arts Board award. Just released is urban fantasy, DESPRITE MEASURES, first in a projected 5 book series, THE CALEDONIAN SPRITE SERIES.Further novels in these series are underway, with the sequel to The Prince's Man scheduled for summer 2014. She also has non-fiction equestrian titles published under the name Debby Lush.