M. Baker seeks to revive the serious popular novel, the kind of story that finds the truth of the human condition in action, adventure, romance, and even magic. He is the author of the historical novel series Cuthbert’s People (The Wistful and the Good, St. Agnes and the Selkie, The Needle of Avocation) and the literary fairy-tale Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight. He writes the newsletter, Stories All the Way Down, which examines serious popular fiction in theory and practice. Subscribe at https://gmbaker.substack.com.
Anjanette Barr is a Literary Agent at Dunham Literary, Inc. She lives with her family of six in Juneau, Alaska. She represents authors in most genres and all age categories, and can be found on social media platforms as @BookBarrista.
Gerri Bauer is the author of the Persimmon Hollow series of historical romances. She also writes non-romance short stories, biographies, a blog and lots of emails. She’s a history fan married to a space geek, and is a voracious reader, needlework nerd, gardener and – always in her heart – mother of two angels God called home before they met this world.
Danielle Bean is vice president of digital content at Trinity Road. She is the host of the Girlfriends podcast and cohost of The Gist on CatholicTV. Bean is the author of several books, including Giving Thanks and Letting Go, Small Steps for Catholic Moms, Momnipotent, and You Are Enough. She is a retreat leader and a popular speaker on a variety of subjects related to Catholic family life, education, marriage, and motherhood. She lives in New Hampshire with her family.
Caitlin Bootsma is an award-winning author of Detective Thomas and the Biggest Question (OSV). Look out for a picture book on Edith Stein coming out later in 2025! Wife to an architect and a mom to 5, Caitlin writes to share both reason and wonder with readers. These days, she draws inspiration from extensive traveling with her family and her relentless “studying” of others’ writing through endless reading and too many book clubs.
Jillian Chapman is a writer and illustrator based in Oklahoma City, where she lives with her husband and their two children. She has created designs for Hobby Lobby, Sock Religious, The Little Rose Shop, and TheCatholicKid.com.
Sister Maria Grace Dateno, a Daughter of Saint Paul, is a children’s book editor and author for Pauline Books & Media. She has an MA in theology from the Catholic University of America and is the author of the six-book Gospel Time Trekkers series (biblical time travel chapter books), as well as several catechetical and devotional works for kids and adults, including The Mass Explained for Kids.
Karina Fabian uses her God-given gifts to put her characters in ridiculous situations then laughs maniacally as they work themselves out of it. Fortunately for her (and the state of her soul), they do, much to the amusement of readers. A part-time comedienne and freelance writer, she’s managed to write over 40 books. She lives in Florida with her rocket scientist husband. Find her books at http://karinafabian.com.
Kate Frantz is the owner of Thy Olive Tree. She sells beautiful Catholic books, runs a directory promoting Catholic books by independent authors, teaches authors how to self-publish, and has a community for self-published authors of all stages. Learn more at www.thyolivetree.com
Maria V. Gallagher is an author, advocate, broadcaster, and life coach. Her books include Joyful Encounters with Mary, Mercy’s Power, and Glorious Encounters with Mary. Maria has earned awards from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Cleveland Press Club. She is the mother of a daughter whose beauty is only surpassed by her wit.
Allison Gingras is a Catholic social media consultant and the host and creator of the podcast A Seeking Heart. Gingras developed and acquired six volumes in the Stay Connected Journals for Women series and wrote two—The Gift of Invitation and Seeking Peace. She is a contributor to a number of books, including The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers, Called by Name, and The Catholic Mom’s Prayer Companion. Gingras has been featured on a variety of Catholic television and radio programs and podcasts. She is a regular contributor to LPI, Diocesan.com, CatholicMom.com, Family Rosary, WINE, Amazing Catechists, and CatholicSistas. Gingras is the cohost of the Catholic MomCast.
Sr. Allison Regina Gliot, FSP is the author of The Book That Changed Everything (2023), nominated for an ACP Excellence in Publishing Award; Forgiven: A Guide to Confession and the Examen Prayer (2024); Eli’s Quiet Friend (2024); and a forthcoming trilogy of young adult novels. She is an editor for Pauline Books & Media, the publishing house of the Daughters of St. Paul, and is obtaining an MFA in Creative Writing from Lasell University.
Jane Lebak writes books and knits socks. She doesn’t sell the socks.
Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction for women, about women. Her newest novel, Code Name Edelweiss, is based on a true story: how a lone Jewish lawyer and his band of amateur spies discovered and foiled Hitler’s plan to take over Hollywood. Sign up for Stephanie’s newsletter for history, book reviews, faith, cat pics, and a chance to win a book every month. http://eepurl.com/vtYXb or go to StephanieLandsem.com.
Sophia Lebano graduated with a degree in Business Management in 2023 and her Masters in Business Administration in 2024. She is the co-host of the Hear and Now Podcast and the founder of Sophia Lebano Creative, LLC, a website design and online business management company for Catholic and Christian entrepreneurs. To date, she has served over 200 entrepreneurs to date. Sophia also serves as a board member for her local Young Catholic Professionals chapter and co-owns the House of Love and Laughter Shop.
Rebecca W. Martin is a Lay Dominican, lifelong Catholic, writer, and editor. She is the author of Meet Sister Mary Margaret (OSV Kids) and Love in the Eternal City: A Swiss Guard Romance (Chrism Press). Rebecca serves full-time as Acquisitions Editor at OSV, and freelances for Chrism Press and the Central Province Lay Dominicans. She lives in Michigan with her husband and too many cats. Rebecca can be found on Instagram @rebecca.w.martin and at rebeccawmartin.com.
Rhonda Ortiz is a lay Dominican, award-winning novelist, founding editor of Chrism Press, and editor in chief of Dappled Things. A native Oregonian, she attended St. John’s College in historic Annapolis, Maryland and now lives in Michigan with her husband and children. Find her online at rhondaortiz.com.
Allison Ramirez has her bachelor’s in English (Creative Writing) and her master’s in Theology (Church History). Allison spent the last four years in archdiocesan and parish ministry, recently making the leap to pursue her writing and editing fulltime. She has authored three books: a devotional journal on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and two dystopian novels. Allison lives in Washington State with her husband, Nathan, and their pug pup, Leo.
Maria Riley is a passionate Catholic author and speaker who loves volunteering or playing board games when she’s not writing or mom-ing around with her four daughters. Her Catholic children’s chapter book series, Adventures with the Saints, has won several awards and is endorsed by her bishop. Visit her at MariaRileyAuthor.com or on social media @mariarileyauthor. She and her family live in Kansas.
Belinda Terro Mooney is a mom, author, coach, speaker, and Secular Carmelite who strives to know God so as to make Him known. She has authored eight published books ranging from the Saints, Catholic History, Petry reflection journals, mental illness and addictions to mental health and wellness (including the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes). As a PCCI trained coach working towards ICF certification, Belinda loves to coach Catholic non-fiction authors to help get their books published.
Lisa A. Wroble is the author of fiction and nonfiction for all ages. Her 30 books for children and teens are mostly nonfiction because she views her writing as teaching one reader at a time. In addition to writing, she enjoys coaching other writers toward publication through local writing workshops as well as conferences and arts enrichment programs for children, teens, and adults. She has also presented at writing, reading, and teaching association conferences.
