Stephanie Lamb, Editor-in-Chief of Quillkeepers Press, with a background in Business Accounting and formal studies in Creative Writing, brings both structure and soul to her work in publishing. A lifelong student of classic and contemporary literature, Lamb has been writing since her teens—first as a means of survival, then as a path toward healing.

After nearly a decade-long writer’s block in her mid-twenties, following medical treatment for insomnia and chronic anxiety, she returned to the page with renewed clarity and purpose. Writing is no longer an escape, but a purge—an act of reclamation. She now shares her work publicly, hoping it offers others the same permission to heal. Her guiding belief remains simple and unwavering: “I write to purge these feelings, not become them.”

An advocate for mental health awareness and women’s empowerment, Lamb’s work centers on the lived experiences of those too often asked to soften or silence themselves. Her writing has appeared in several anthologies, journals, and magazines, including Divine Feminine, Sheepshead Review, Weasel Press, and Plainsongs, among others.

In 2017, Lamb found her way into an online literary community and, for the first time, felt truly heard. That discovery led her to Quillkeepers Press, where she committed herself to building something she had long been searching for—a publishing home for indie writers weary of gatekeeping, false promises, and creative compromise.

Quillkeepers Press is her answer: a family for the misfit, a refuge for the weary, and a space for writers determined to do it their way.

Kimberly McAfee is a writer and poet residing in the US. She has authored/co-authored works in a variety of formats, such as websites, e-magazines, anthologies, and even a peer-reviewed scholarly journal. Ms. McAfee has published the poetry collection, The Savior and the Shadow Queen: A Fantastical Tale Told Through Sequential Poems, and the chapbook, AmerAsian: My Journey to Becoming Whole as a Mixed Korean-American, with Quillkeepers Press.  She has also self-published three chapbooks, Consumed: A Collection of Poems for the Modern Romantic, The Siren’s Call: A Horror and Halloween Themed Poetry Collection, and No Love Truer: A Chapbook of Christian Poetry, which are available on Amazon. You can find more of her poetry on her Instagram page @writerpoetkim.

Mieke Leenders is a writer, journalist, social justice activist, photographer, and art historian. Her poems, short stories, and photographs have appeared in various publications including The Abstract Elephant Magazine, Wanderlust Journal, Quillkeepers Press, The Bluebird Word, and more. A native Belgian, Mieke spent years backpacking and residing in different countries before settling in Spain.  

Dylan Webster lives and writes in Phoenix, AZ. He is the author of the poetry collection Dislocated (Quillkeepers Press, 2022), and his poetry and fiction have appeared, and are forthcoming, in anthologies by Quillkeepers Press and Neon Sunrise Publishing; as well as the journals The Dillydoun Review, Last Leaves, The Cannons Mouth by Cannon Poets Quarterly, and the Amethyst Review. Dylan has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize as well as the Best of The Net.

Margo Perez works for the government in rural New Mexico. An avid traveler, her quests to Africa and the Middle East gave her a zest for life and a passion for renewing her faith in humanity. Margo attended college and earned her Master's in business and an undergrad degree in creative writing. Margo has worked as an independent editing contractor for several publishing houses. With a love for literature and an obsession for grammar, Perez is thrilled to lend her expertise to emerging authors. 

Jared earned his Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 2022. Additionally, he is currently taking courses to further his education in marketing and communication. His expertise in social media presence and marketing is a valuable asset to our company and our Authors. His skillset helps us better serve our audience over our various social media platforms, as well as helps with the design and implementation of marketing materials for Author projects.  

Tyler is a creative graduate of the University of Maine, now specializing in graphic design and interior book formatting and layout at Quillkeepers Press. With a keen eye for detail and a flair for aesthetics, he transforms ideas into visually captivating designs. When he’s not shaping the literary world, Tyler enjoys traveling the globe, fishing in tranquil waters, and exploring new horizons—all while accompanied by his two adventurous dogs, Sport and Rocket.