Deborah Kevin

Deborah Kevin is the founder of Highlander Press, host of the STORYTELLHER podcast, and an unapologetic disruptor of the status quo. A proud alumna of Stanford University’s Creative Writing Program (novel emphasis) and holder of a master’s degree in publishing from Western Colorado University, Debby brings a rare blend of literary craft, publishing expertise, and heart to every project she touches. She formerly served as an editor for Little Patuxent Review, with graduate projects including the UnMasked Anthology and a republishing of Bram Stoker’s The Jewel of Seven Stars.

Debby is the author of The Author's Toolkit: Mastering the Art of Author Visibility, Shelf Life: A Field Guide to Long-Term Author Success, Heart-Centered Marketing, Your First Year, and You've Written Your Book. Now What?—all designed to empower authors and changemakers to thrive in their publishing journeys.

An adventurer at heart, Debby has trekked the Camino de Santiago and loves exploring the world with her family. A believer in magic, a French Press coffee devotee, and a master of irreverent humor, she’s passionate about elevating women’s voices, challenging outdated systems, and helping others tell the stories that can change the world.