Bio: Deb Kincaid writes freelance on varied topics and performs light- and medium-level copyediting. She also pens an ecoliving blog titled Planet Habit, as well as a free and publisher-friendly Deb's Eco-Tip, and a writers column, Deb's Write. Deb is an editor at MyShelf.com as well.
As for course study, she studied creative writing and Spanish at Arizona State University. Plus, she achieved ISO-certification in professional copyediting in 2009. Currently, she is enrolled in the Master Food Preserver Certification Program at Washington State University Extension.
She is a founding member of the Ridgefield, WA Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation.
Prior to writing and editing, Deb worked in the medical field and co-owned a construction business. For more than thirty years she has had an abiding interest in wholistic living. She lives with her family in Vancouver, Washington.
References:
"Deb Kincaid has worked with me as a reviewer for BookLoons.com since December 2007, and has submitted over fifty reviews of non-fiction (mainly environmental titles), mysteries and children's books. I have found her writing excellent, requiring absolutely minimal editing, and her approach thoroughly professional. She communicates clearly, is careful not to over-commit and always respects deadlines. She is a pleasure to work with."
Hilary Williamson, Managing Editor
"Vancouver Family Magazine has published a dozen of Deb Kincaid's articles, spanning a two-year period. Her articles have examined serious and controversial topics such as autism and drug rehabilitation and mentoring for parents as well as important themes such as environmental issues and media effects on children. As an editor, I appreciate Ms. Kincaid's habit of providing exactly what I need, when I need it. She sticks to the word count requirements, presents research and facts to back up theses, and always delivers work on deadline. I would highly recommend Ms. Kincaid to any editor seeking a qualified freelance writer."
Nikki Klock, Editor
Deb's work has appeared in: Lux, Long Story Short, Women On Writing, Mom Writers Literary Magazine, BookLoons.com, MyShelf.com, Vancouver Family Magazine, Northwest Baby & Child Magazine, and Unique Opportunities: The Physician's Resource Magazine. See below.
Lux literary magazine: Bamako Beat, a poem, Mar 2006.
Long Story Short (ezine): Lavender, a short story, Nov 2007.
Women On Writing (webzine):
Game Over, a short story, Jan 2007
The Good Apprentice, article, May 2007.
Vancouver Family Magazine:
Parents, Do Your Homework! Keep Your Kids Safe Online, feature, Apr 2007
No Sprain, No Pain: It’s All About the Boot, short feature, June 2007
AWARE: Sex-Ed That Respects Your Mind, Q&A Interview article, Aug 2007
Less Is More: The Effect of Electronic Media on Children, feature, Oct 2007
Striding with Lions, short feature, Dec 2007
A Place to Be Me! feature, Feb 2008
Is Recycling Really Worth It? Planet Habit column, Mar 2008
The Autism-Vaccine Controversies: A Review of Options, feature, May 2008
Local Business Spotlight: Dynamic Learning Services, short feature, June 2008
Middle Schoolers Commit to College! feature, July 2008.
Facing Down Teen Substance Abuse, article, Aug 2008.
Parent Partners Program Models Success, article, Dec 2008
Robotics Lunacy Strikes Local Teens, article, Apr 2009
Northwest Baby & Child Magazine: (now defunct)
Eco-vacations with Earth’s Youngest Stewards, feature. May 2007
Safe Trekking Through the Toy Jungle, Dec 2007
Embrace a Sustainable Lifestyle! feature. Jan 2008
For the Love of Earth and Sky, feature, Feb 2008
Choose Formulas and Bottles Wisely, article, June 2008.
Unique Opportunities: The Physician's Resource Magazine:
You Can Go Home Again, feature, Mar/Apr 2009
BookLoons.com and MyShelf.com: Numerous reviews, primarily (but not exclusively) environment and health themes, children's books, and fiction, especially crime fiction and mysteries.
Mom Writers Literary Magazine:
Book Review of Odd Mom Out by Jane Porter. Spring 2008. (chick lit)
Contests:
Byline Magazine: 3rd Place, short article contest, Feb 2006. “Desert Health Clinic Nourishes a Community: Doctor’s Dream Becomes a Reality.”
Byline Magazine: 2nd Place, sense of place poem contest, Jun 2006. “Love APO.”
Women On Writing: Runner-up, short story contest, Dec 2006. “Game Over.”
Byline Magazine: Honorable Mention, personal essay contest, May 2007. “Treasure Ever After.”
Northeastern Texas Writer’s Organization 2007 Annual Short Story Contest: Honorable Mention, short story, May 2007. “Lavender.”
Byline Magazine: First Place, character sketch contest, June 2007. “Petra.”