Madison Aichele is a writer with an enduring love for words and stories. Throughout her life, God has used writing to open unimaginable doors. Whether crafting emails and blogs for small businesses, copywriting for tech startups, producing podcasts, or drawing beautiful creatives together in community, the power of language and God-glorifying messages has never lost its wonder. With over six years of experience in marketing and community building across several industries, God has called her to focus her efforts on writing and the publishing industry. Taking a leap of faith, she left her full-time job in 2021 and founded Madison Aichele Writes. She's been a firsthand witness to all God can do with an obedient 'yes,' genuine love, and sincere effort, which has overflowed into a writing ministry built to encourage women with the knowledge the best is yet to come. She currently lives in Nashville, TN, with her husband and three-legged cat and is working on her first book.

Samantha Cabrera founded Calla Press Publishing LLC in 2023 after running as a literary journal for seven years. She holds her MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University and her ELAR (7-12) teaching certification. Her work is published at Believe.com, Faithlife Women, Christian Woman, The Black Barn Online, among others. An excerpt from her memoir, The Doctor’s Wife, won honorable mention at the WriterCon 2021 contest. Before dedicating herself to motherhood and publishing, she was an English teacher at a Christian private school for two years. She lives in the Texas countryside along with her husband and three children. A Child’s First Book of Bible Words is her first children’s book. A lovely fact: she wrote a letter in ninth grade to her Nana stating she dreamed of starting a publishing company. Her Nana still has that letter.

Allana Walker holds her MFA in Creative Writing from Liberty University and is a member of the Gospel-Centered Discipleship Writers Guild. She was selected as a quarter-finalist in Ruminate’s 2022 fiction contest for her short story “A Girl Without a Number.” In everything she writes, Allana strives to find light in the darkness, beauty in the brokenness, and joy in the sorrow. For a taste of her writing, you are welcome to visit her blog at https://allanawalker.substack.com/.

Sabrina Reagan holds her MA in Creative Writing from Northumbria University. Passionate about Christian book publishing, literature, and photography, she has previously worked at a national wedding magazine, book publicity agency, and in education before starting her photography business. Now as a mother, her heart for the Christian book publishing landscape has only grown stronger. She strives to fill her home with books to encourage her family's faith that are full of truth and beauty. She currently lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and three children.

The beautiful photography featured on our website is by Sabrina!

Shannan Murray holds a B.A. in Professional Writing & Publishing and English Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Graced with a love for reading and writing from a young age, she has long felt called by the Lord to find her place in the beautiful world of books and publishing. Her experience in marketing, blog writing, and journalism has opened doors for Shannan to nurture narratives that encourage stillness, inspire reflection, and draw readers closer to the One who created them. She believes storytelling is a sacred art—a profound responsibility from God to share truth, beauty, and hope. Above all, her greatest joy is helping others tell their stories with grace and pointing them back to who the Lord truly made them to be.

Leslie Anne Bustard was awakened on Mercy’s shores just before sunrise, on April 14, 2023, following a three-year battle with breast cancer and melanoma.

Leslie was our former communications coordinator and contributor when Calla Press Publishing was a pure literary journal. She worked with us for a year and humbly directed us to wonderful literary connections we wouldn’t have had without her. It was an honor to work with dear Leslie. She was incredibly poetic, an incredible editor, and her passion for children’s literature inspired us all.

Her first book was Wild Things and Castles in the Sky: A Guide to Choosing the Best Books for Children (Square Halo Books, 2022). You can find more about Leslie at PoeticUnderpinnings.com.

Naszer Nebres is a talented freelance illustrator from the Philippines. He uses traditional media like watercolors, gouache and pencils to create his whimsical and colorful illustrations. To see his work, you can view his portfolio here: https://www.behance.net/nashnebres He is open to illustration projects.

Angela Knox is a Christian traditional artist based in the Canadian countryside along with her writer-husband and six beautiful children. Her and her husband, Jeff, are the authors of Harriot Hare, CPP’s first children’s book published. She is currently closed to freelance illustration opportunities.