Author: Deborah Smith Pegues
Alternate names: Deborah Pegues
Born: 1950
Bio: Deborah Pegues is a best-selling author of 18 books, including the award-winning *30 Days to Taming Your Tongue*, which has sold more than a million copies. She is an international speaker and interpersonal communications strategist whose trademark teaching is on how foundational beliefs dictate behavior in every aspect of life. Deborah is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and former vice president for MCA/Universal Studios, Inc. As founder and CEO of The Pegues Group, Inc., she has consulted with mega-churches, high profile personalities and entrepreneurs on financial and relational issues. Deborah and her husband, Darnell, reside in southern California.

Source: [Focus on the Family](https://www.focusonthefamily.com/contributors/deborah-pegues/)