Deborah Kevin’s latest book
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You’ve successfully published and launched your book…
But then, crickets…
Are readers bored with your posts?
Do they hate your book?
No! Chances are your readers aren’t yet aware that your book exists!
Shelf Life: A Field Guide to Long-Term Author Success is an essential companion for authors
looking to sustain and grow their book’s success long after the launch.
Packed with actionable strategies, this guide walks you through the often-overlooked steps of
post-publishing marketing, from engaging readers through social media and email campaigns
to securing book reviews, organizing book tours, and leveraging partnerships
with bookstores, libraries, and book clubs.
Whether you’re a debut author or a seasoned writer, Shelf Life empowers you to navigate the evolving world of book marketing with confidence and creativity. Learn how to build a loyal readership, maintain visibility, and give your book the shelf life it deserves.
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PRAISE FOR SHELF LIFE
If you’re a writer looking to become
your own best advocate,
this book is for you!
Kris Faatz,
award-winning author of
Fourteen Stones
Simply, this book is your must-have, no-nonsense, practical
overview of effective and long-term marketing strategies
to help propel you to the next level.
Mark Leslie Lefebvre,
author of
An Author’s Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores
ABOUT DEBBY
Deborah Kevin has loved books since she first taught herself to read at the age of four. Her childhood joy in unlocking the worlds held within library books—ranging from biographies and histories to the hidden delights of romance novels—ignited a lifelong passion for the written word. That magical moment when her mother taught her to sign her name for her first library card marked the beginning of a journey that would lead her far beyond her most ambitious dreams.
Today, Deborah is not only an author but also the dynamic founder and chief inspiration officer of Highlander Press. A graduate of Stanford University’s Creative Writing Program with a master’s degree in publishing from Western Colorado University, she has a particular knack for crafting and curating compelling narratives in the realms of novels, nonfiction, and poetry chapbooks. At Highlander Press, Deborah dedicates herself to elevating both emerging and established authors, guiding them with precision through the complex landscape of publishing.
Long before Highlander Press came into being, Deborah was the go-to person among her friends for editing and writing advice, sparking the realization that her calling was to build a life surrounded by books. She has since authored ‘Finding Grace,’ a historical fiction novel about two children unraveling the mystery of their mother’s disappearance, set to be published under Highlander Press. She’s working concurrently on another historical novel and a nonfiction book.
Deborah’s home base is in Baltimore, Maryland, where she lives with her family and their rambunctious puppy, Fergus. True to their adventurous spirit, they are often found exploring the globe, gathering experiences and stories that fuel her relentless creativity and drive.
In her extraordinary journey from a little girl with her nose in a book to a pivotal figure in the literary world, Deborah Kevin embodies the spirit of possibility and the power of storytelling, proving that the world of books is as limitless as the imagination of those who cherish them.
Other Fun Facts:
Two sons call her “Mom.”
Makes the “world’s best” Snickerdoodles.
Dreams of living abroad in Europe for some part of every year.
Has walked the Camino de Santiago.
Once slept out all night for concert tickets (Peter Gabriel, in Rochester, NY).
She was thirty years old then (and it was worth it!).
Adores mountain hikes, kayaking, and star-filled skies.
Loves old typewriters.
Worked full-time while attending college full-time, graduating with honors.
Believes in magic, manifestation, and intuition.
Is her family historian, assuming her Dad’s reins of genealogical research.