Debbi Rollo currently lives in Orem, Utah.
What are some names of the books or other media you have created?
Book of Mormon Rhymes
Book of Mormon Rhymes: Isaiah Chapters
Isaiah Joke Book (soon to be released)
What inspired you to become a creator of media?
I love finding creative ways to make the scriptures engaging, fun, and more understandable. I created Book of Mormon Rhymes after being inspired by a classic nursery rhyme book that was handed down to me by my grandmother. I read regularly to my grandchildren, whom we adopted after their parents’ death (our daughter and her husband). It lifted our spirits and helped heal our hearts. That’s how Book of Mormon Rhymes began, then other books followed.
What has been the highlight of your career so far?
The highlight is hearing how my book has impacted readers to improve their scripture study of the Book of Mormon. I love inspiring others to read the scriptures and creating ways for people to enjoy reading them in a unique, fun way.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given in your creative journey?
I try to keep in mind 2 Chronicles 15:7 “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.”
What advice do you have for someone just starting out in your field?
Keep going, keep learning, find mentors, and don’t give up.
What keeps you inspired in your daily creative work?
The light and joy I feel each day when I create content. I believe our Spirit is designed to create—and I’ve discovered that writing lights up my spirit, which is addicting the more I do it.
What would you like others to know about you or your creative process?
I pray before I write. I try to balance working IN my business and working ON my business (as a writer). Taking breaks is vital.
In what ways do you feel you have been able to be a voice for good in your creative pursuits?
I hope that my books inspire readers to enjoy the scriptures and to learn and love their teachings.