Meet Our Team
Meet the people behind Skillful Pen Press!
Erin Hylands
Editor-in-Chief
When she’s not reading, Erin Hylands can be found dreaming up her next story in spite of the notebooks full of half-finished ideas. She seeks to write for the One who created words because He alone deserves the glory. If you visit her, you might have a hard time getting a word in edgewise with her many younger siblings following you.
Lori Ann Nelson
Managing Editor
Lori Ann Nelson often vanishes into the realms of her imagination where she creates intriguing science fiction worlds filled with found family, daring escapes, and hope. With all her writing, her goal is to pen words that encourage her readers as well as give them a little adventure. Her non-writing hours include finding her own adventures in wetlands or woods, photographing various animals and plants, traveling whenever possible, getting lost in a good book, and hanging out with friends. She currently resides in Texas with her family and her German Shepherd mix pup.
Grace Sweeney is a teenager who writes epic fantasy stories about healing that touch the heart and bless the soul. She has been writing for almost a decade and holds a fierce passion for storytelling, which has only grown over the years. Being homeschooled has given her a chance to immerse herself in reading books and studying the writing craft, all while gathering inspiration from her family’s travels. She currently lives in Europe with her parents, three younger siblings, and their cat, Dara.
Grace Sweeney
Marketing Director
Rachel M. Adams
Graphic Designer & Assistant Marketing Director
Rachel M. Adams is a young teenager, who uses her writing for the glory of God! Self-published author and co-fonder of Skillful Pen Press. If she is not writing you can find her baking, running, reading, spending time with family and friends.
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Lori Scharf
Graphic Designer
Lori Scharf is a young writer and entrepreneur, trying to shine the light of Jesus into a dark world. When she’s not writing, beading, or designing covers and logos, you can probably find her listening to music, watching TV with her siblings, or texting her crazy writer friends.
Cadence E. Witt
Graphic Designer & Photographer
I am Christ-loving author based out of Southwest Colorado with the dream to write music that changes the way the world sees Jesus and the people who follow Him, while also creating fantasies and science fiction novels that are clean–no cussing, no inappropriate stuff. I want to help others and show them the Love and Forgiveness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rowan L.
Newsletter Manager
Rowan L. has spent half of her life writing stories about redemption, found family, and unity growing from brokenness. She currently splits her writing time between an assortment of fictional projects and composing whimsical posts for her personal blog. Besides penning the worlds and characters crafted from her imagination, she enjoys epic and classical music, Korean dramas, and finding funny memes to share with her family.
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Hannah Grace Staton
Assistant Newsletter Manager
Before and after everything else, I’m a beloved daughter of the King. I’m a homeschool graduate and a student in the Young Writer’s Workshop. In my writing, I try to capture some of the things the Spirit has inspired me to share and pen them in a form others can benefit from. I’ve been honored to have my work featured in a few publications, including Calla Press and Kosmeo Magazine. Besides writing, I enjoy meaningful books and resonant music.
