Mikko Sue Lahna
Lead Developmental Editor and Formatter
Mikko has worked in both traditional and self-pub, but there is nothing they enjoy more than helping indie authors create standout stories. They have worked across genres for over a decade, developing a knack for where a manuscript is lagging, and what it will need to keep its readers turning page after page. They know firsthand how overwhelming the revisions process can be – that’s why an editorial letter from Mikko always includes both the problems and potential solutions to help expedite the process. They earned their BA in English, Professional Writing from Fitchburg State University. While there is no limit to what Mikko will work on, they specialize in fantasy, horror, romance, and action adventure for kids and adults.
Current Availability: Mikko is currently taking on new clients. Their next availability begins February 2026, with limited availability throughout the year ahead.
Mikko resides in a historic home in Massachusetts. An advocate for all things chronic illness, Mikko lives with chronic migraines, HEDs, and ADHD. A proud member of the LGBTQIA community, Mikko is on the ace spectrum and nonbinary; their pronouns are they/he. His hobbies include sewing, cooking, and collecting rare books.
Alexis Arendt
Lead Copy Editor
Alexis has more than 15 years of experience as an editor, and is passionate about the world of independent publishing. She has a B.A. in English from St. Bonaventure University and is the former editor of the independently published Sword literary magazine and the peer-reviewed academic journal Cithara. Her favorite genres are Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Non-Fiction, and Children’s and Middle-Grade Fiction. She is a member of both the EFA and the Linguistic Society of America.
Current Availability: Alexis is accepting new clients.
Alexis currently lives in Virginia with her family. She is diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD, and is a strong proponent for the accurate portrayal of mental health subjects. Her hobbies include knitting, watching Doctor Who and English football, drinking tea, and trying to stay sane. Her pronouns are she/her.
Carmilla Mayes
Head Marketing Coordinator
Carmilla Mayes has been working in indie publishing since 2015. Her first dip into the world was doing graphic design for indie authors. She earned her B.A. in English with a minor in creative writing, in 2019, as well as a B.A. in Graphic Design & Media Arts in 2022.
Currently, she is the head marketing coordinator and social media manager for Cloaked Press, LLC an indie publishing house, and is working on her Masters in Marketing with a minor in digital and social media marketing. Carmilla is adept at designing marketing launch packages, and social media content calendars for indie books, and wants to bring that skill to more people. She will be graduating with her Masters in Marketing in 2026.
Current Availability: Carmilla is currently open to new clients.
Carmilla resides in New England with her two cats and her boyfriend. She is an advocate for queer, autistic, and disabled authors, because she also is part of those groups. She is half-Indigenous on her father’s side, and goes by she/they pronouns.