My Publishing Partner

My novel, THE CUBE, was published in 2018 with the help and support of Windy City Publishers. I am thrilled to be working with this woman-owned & woman-managed business. 
"​WCP is a boutique hybrid publishing company located in the Chicagoland area. We are a digital organization that uses the latest technology to manage the publishing process for authors... We support the independent author by offering all of the services of traditional publishing houses (editing, marketing and distribution), yet we are author-funded like a self-publisher, allowing writers to retain the rights of their work, receive higher royalties and maintain control over their publishing process."

My Book Cover Artist
Glenn Steward

Glenn has had a long career in graphic design and web production and has been kind enough to work with me on many things, including the book cover for The Cube and the book cover for The IT Girl. Glenn currently works as a Web Designer at Chicago Public Schools and his work can been seen across cps.edu.
#FriendshipGoals

My Graphic Designer
​Adam Jentleson

Adam takes what is in my head and makes it beautiful… and he doesn’t even laugh when I send him my Google Draw doodles. Adam is co-owner of Cartografika, a online shop that designs custom-made maps, and also works as a demographics analyst at Chicago Public Schools. You can find more of his work across cps.edu. 
Check out Adam’s work and order a map:
Cartografika
Cartografika on Etsy

My Editor
​Laura Alsum

Laura is my editor for The Cube and I couldn’t write the book without her. She’s my partner in crime, providing feedback on everything from the outline to the book to copyediting.
Laura is an accomplished writer herself, recently winning the 2014 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Student Grand Jury Prize for Screenwriting. 

PS... If you are looking for a great editor, Laura is also open to new clients. Please use the contact form on my website to let me know and I can connect you to her.

​You can learn more about Laura from some of these great articles. 
Get to Know Sloan Student Grand Jury Prize Winner Laura Alsum
Meet the Filmmaker: Laura Alsum
$50,000 Alfred P. Sloan Student Screenwriting Prize Goes to 'Survival of the Fittest,' by UCLA's Laura Alsum

My Legal Representation
Odell Mitchell III

Odell is my legal representation; I consult with him on all contracts and legal negotiations. Most recently, Odell reviewed the contract for my book option, which was signed in October 2018. Odell is a musician himself and understands the world of creatives and supports the artists he represents every step of the way.
His firm, Thirdinline Legal, "provides comprehensive legal representation to entertainment, business, and creative professionals. Specifically, Thirdinline Legal provides legal counsel and services relating to contracts, deal negotiation, copyright and trademark protection, business formation and administration, and rights management."
Visit Odell's website to learn more.  

My Filmmaker
Mitch Yapko

Mitch Yapko is a Los-Angeles based Director, Writer, and Producer and owner of Who Productions. He recently optioned my novel, The Cube. He is currently working on adapting the book into a screenplay and is pursuing development of the film, which he will also direct. 
Mitch is a dear friend of mine. We went to Boston University together and I've been so honored to watch his film-making career take off. I can't wait to see what he does with The Cube. He's going to really make it shine!
To learn more about Mitch, visit his website or his IMDB page. 

My Head Shot Photographer
Yolanda Richards

"Every photo tells a unique story. Capturing that moment with energy and integrity is powerful." 
Yolanda has been my friend for many years. She's a leader and an advocate and is very active in the Chicago community. She recently started Imagery by Chi which provides professional photography services and she was kind enough to work with me on my latest head shots. 
Yolanda is currently enrolled in the Chicago Photography Academy Certification program and resides in Chicago with her husband Damian, her twin boys, and dog Kaabo.
Visit her website at: imagerybychi.com
And follow her on Facebook and Instagram