The Writing Team & Service Providers
Mandy L. Parrey (Florez)
Founder / Writer / AUTHOR Publisher / Editor-in-Chief / Managing editor
Airie McCready
Content Writer / Content Editor
Kile Jones
Senior Editor
Kile Jones hold two Masters degrees from Boston University and is widely published in the fields of philosophy and religion. He is the founder of Claremont Journal of Religion and Interview an Atheist at Church Day. He works as an Intake Clinician at a Psychiatric Hospital.
Mandy Parrey wears many indie hats: bookseller, publisher, and the writer behind the names ML Florez and Rivkah Plume. As the founder of Aber Stoat Books and Aber Stoat Publishing LLC, she focuses on connecting readers with unique titles in the fantasy, romance, thriller, and occult genres. Between publishing her own work, local writers, curating the bookshop’s collection, sourcing special editions and signed copies, and hosting the Olde Carlsbad Silent Book Club, she is reading and reviewing as many upcoming books as she physically can! This interview series is her way of descending deeper into the magic and mechanics of storytelling with the creators who inspire her.
Airie McCready is considered a leading authority in hairless cat behavior. Her background includes a BA in journalism, an international economics degree, and pioneering work in computer graphics, complementing her writing and artistic skills, with several books nearing publication.
Service Providers We Work With
Amy Betz was a former Senior Editor of children's books at Scholastic and Disney. She has worked as a professional in the field for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience. Amy received the Golden Kite Editor Award, was a mentor at the Northern New England SCBWI Writers' Retreat, and has spoken at numerous children's literature conferences.
Maggie McReynolds is a seasoned writer and editor with over 30 years in traditional, indie, and magazine publishing. She specializes in memoir, self-help, general non-fiction, and genre fiction. Maggie is the founder of Un-Settling Books, where she offers editing services, ghostwriting, and writing coaching.
Lidahitam Art is Muhamad Kuntho Aji, an illustrator and graphic designer. He specialize in branding designs and all types of illustration works, such as pictures, album covers, t-shirts, and many others. Muhamad draws animals, plants, skulls, monsters, demon and more.
Habib Mithat is an illustrator, children's book expert, book cover, and caricature artist. Habib's core illustrations experience is Children's Book, Comic Book, Book Covers, Map Design, Wall Mural Design, Caricature Artist, Political Cartoonist, Concept Art Designs, Digital, Tattoo Art, Logo Design, Vending Machine Design, Poster Art, Cover Designs, Wrap Design, Pitch Deck Design (Google Slides, PowerPoint), Brochure/ PDF/ Report Design.
Artists
Editors
Voice Actors
Kelly Nicole is a Jack of all trades. She is a YouTuber who writes, acts, films, and produces her own comedy sketches. She streams video games on Twitch, and is a talented singer and artist. Kelly is THRILLED to be a part of 'Don't Be Afraid of Sirens', a book she feels is a wonderfully positive message for kids all around the world. Sometimes what seems scary at first, is actually what can help us the most. You can find her online @KellyNicole515 on all social media
Foot stomping, Americana singing, banjo picking girl. Yes, I'm the voice of Dee Dee in "Five Nights at Freddy's!"
John Wayne "Duke" Holm is a native of Lewiston, Maine and has been working in the audio/video industry for 10 years. He has done work for John Deere, Bayer, Amazon, Zeiss and many more.
While living in Europe for 2 years teaching English as a Native Speaker, Duke learned the importance of speaking clearly, coherently, and succinctly. By speaking with an engaging tone, he was able to keep his students engaged and captivated. When Duke returned to the US, he a renewed interest in voiceover work and has pursued it ever since.
Duke’s voice is versatile while also clear, smooth and intelligent which makes him a perfect match for voiceovers in just about any industry.
Delivering a quality product is imperative to Duke, so his recordings are always of the highest quality and delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
LD Castro & Karen Olsen
LD Castro is a bilingual international voice actor and communication strategist whose work blends clarity, emotional intelligence, and precise storytelling. He voices global campaigns across multiple industries, delivering high-level performance, fast turnaround, and a collaborative approach that adapts to each project’s vision.
Karen Olsen is a bilingual international voice actress who records for global campaigns with a warm, trustworthy tone and a detail-driven approach. She is also an MSc in Palliative Care Dentistry, with a background in corporate sales in the Latin American healthcare sector.
Agencies
1000 Storybooks
Children's book Illustrator / Editor / formatting
One Button Publishing
Editor / Cover Design / Audiobook Producer
formally Steam Engine
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