Narrative design & game writing
Sole writer/narrative designer on Rooster and an unannounced Sticky Brain Studios title, with a soft spot for cozy games rooted in culture and character.
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Writer · Narrative Designer · Author
Stories that entertain, teach, and maybe make you cry.
I'm Deb Chantson, a freelance writer and narrative designer for games, television, interactive digital media, and books, based in Metro Vancouver, Canada.
18+
Years writing across games, TV & books
8
Television/interactive series written for, including The Snoopy Show
$3.25M+
Helped secure from Canadian funding agencies
What I do
A writer who works across screens, pages, and play.
From cozy games, to preschool television, to novels, I shape heartfelt stories. And when it comes to indie games, I help studios fund them.
Screenwriting
Head writer and story editor on animated preschool content, tackling hard subjects in meaningful ways.
More about my work →Author
My debut novel Past Perfect Vacation (Omnific Publishing, 2025) is out now in 3 formats, with Quiet Billionaire Housewife arriving from Ciolna Press in Q4 2026.
Buy the book →Series & IP development
Early-stage planning and multi-platform content strategy: the messy, exciting beginning where a world first takes shape.
Learn more →Public speaking
Talks on cultural game development, game mechanics, launching a writing career, networking etiquette, and funding applications.
Upcoming events →Funding applications
Writing and reviewing applications; work that has contributed significantly to securing over $3 million from Canadian funding agencies.
Work with me →
Out now
Past Perfect Vacation
Claudia Lee, 40, is struggling to balance the demands of motherhood, a stagnant marriage, and an unfulfilling career. Pregnant with her third child, Claudia feels disconnected from the woman she once was, unsure of where her life has led. After a fateful breaking point, she finally makes the bold decision to file for divorce. But everything changes when she meets Mhairi, an unexpected visitor with magical powers.
Mhairi, a fairy godmother with a surprising twist, offers Claudia a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: a vacation that sends her back to age 20. Now, with the wisdom and confidence of a 40-year-old and the body of a youthful 20-year-old, Claudia relives her past with a chance to do everything she couldn't before, and everything she wishes she had done.
Published by Omnific Publishing and distributed by Simon & Schuster.
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I take on game writing, narrative design, screenwriting, IP development, public speaking, and funding work. Let's talk about your project.