Hi, I’m Debra!

I’m an avid mood reader with a passion for romance and fantasy. I live in the western North Carolina mountains with my spouse, our cat, and our dog.

I started making book content online in 2020. That led me to an intern position with a PR and literary management firm where I eventually became the director of influencer marketing, working with 70+ authors. I wanted to bring that experience to a personalized level, and thus, DKA Literary Services was born.

As an accountable, detail-oriented, and professionally driven person, I’m adept at creating streamlined systems and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity. I now use these skills to help authors, PR companies, and small businesses establish effective organizational systems to achieve their goals.

My Top 5 Clifton Strengths

Individualization

Being intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. Having a gift for figuring out how different people can work together productively.

Achiever

Hard working and possessing a great deal of stamina. Taking immense satisfaction in being busy and productive.

Responsibility

Taking psychological ownership of what one says they’ll do. Committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.

Relator

Enjoying close relationships with others. Finding deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.

Developer

Recognizing and cultivating the potential in others. Spotting the signs of each small improvement and deriving satisfaction from evidence of progress.