Amber Olafsson – Founder and Publisher
Amber Olafsson is the founder and dreamer behind United House Publishing—a company she started after publishing her first book and realizing, “Wait, more people need help doing this!” Ten books later, she’s still passionate about guiding Christian authors from idea to impact with clarity, confidence, and Holy Spirit fire. Amber is a Kingdom entrepreneur, author, speaker, and storyteller fueled by Jesus and just the right amount of coffee. Together with her husband, she co-founded United House Ministries and Allegiance Coffee company. They live in the greater Charlotte, NC area with their three world-changing kids, an ever-growing list of farm animals, a whole lot of grace, and probably something in the crockpot. When she’s not helping others tell their stories, you’ll find her on the back patio with a good book and a strong cup of coffee. Check out her bestselling book, I’ll Say Yes, and follow her real life (and reels) on Instagram @amberolafsson—where faith, family, and publishing collide with a good dose of coffee and calling.
Jessica Russell – General Manager
Jessica is a wife of 18 years, homeschooling mom to 4 boys, part-time bookkeeper for Marketing Image and other clients. As the General Manager for UHP, she gets to spend her days doing some of her favorite things . . . reading and helping others share the love of Jesus. When she’s not doing endless laundry, helping solve algebra problems, or enjoying her boys’ soccer games, you can probably find her taking a nap or reading a book.
Sharla Hallett – Editor
Sharla is a wife to Ted and mother to two beautiful adopted children. Formally an elementary teacher for twenty-three years, Sharla enjoys her new role as a wife and stay-at-home mom. When not taking care of her family, Sharla spends her time writing blog posts, devotionals, and now a book! Sharla has a passion for people to understand and connect with their true identity in Christ. A Texas girl through and through, Sharla also enjoys time at the beach, lake, or pool with plenty of Mexican food. You can also find her doting on her fur babies.
Corrine Watson – Content Editor
Corrine is a freelance writer and editor based in Charlotte, NC and is a Reviews Editor for West Trade Review. Her work has appeared in Wretched Creations, the Southern Review of Books, and F(r)iction. She is a moderately crazy cat lady, writer, and editor. She studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Queens University where she developed a love for editing and literary theory and analysis. In her spare time, Corrine is an avid reader of weird fiction, and enjoys learning new art skills. Corrine also serves on the production team at Elevation Church as a lighting technician, where she is able to shine a light on the work God is doing through others.
Sydney Wilson – Content Editor
Sydney lives in southern Indiana with her husband, Garrett, and their two children, Elias and Piper. Along with serving as a Content Editor for UHP, she is also the Discipleship Ministries Coordinator at her church, where she helps people find new ways to glorify God through volunteering. She and her husband also lead the young adult and college ministry and are blessed to minister to students from their alma mater, Hanover College. In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking many trips to the library, writing fiction and poetry, trying new recipes, spending time outdoors with her kids, and gathering around the table with family and friends.
Ashley Ferris – Author Coach
Ashley Ferris is a wife and mom to three kids in the thick of growing up. She is living a life obsessed with learning to embrace the wild process of becoming holy. She is the author of The Fabulous Journey, and is passionate about leading women to their truest identity in Christ. You can find more about the adventures God has invited her into, both challenging and encouraging, by tuning into her podcast: Embracing the Wild with Ashley Ferris. On Facebook at facebook.com/embracingthewild. Or on Instagram @embracingthewild
Erin Shaw – Editor in Chief
Erin is a mother of two and English Language Arts teacher in Clarkston, Michigan. She is a cheerleader in life for the over 3,000 students she has taught so far in her teaching career. She loves to hear their goals and passions and watch them chase them. She has a B.A. in English and History from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University. She has extensive training in teaching analytical & creative writing for students in Advanced Placement and Pre-International Baccalaureate high school programs and has worked on curriculum development teams for the State of Michigan, which is where she nurtured a love for helping students find their voice in writing and speaking. When she’s not working, she is a busy youth football mom, soccer mom, and choir mom. On a perfect day, you can also find her hiding under a blanket, reading a book with slippers on her feet and tea in her hand.
Talitha McGuiness- Graphic Designer/ Content Writer/ Editor
Talitha is constantly in motion, being a mom of four kids always headed in different directions, a business owner of just a handful of companies, and wife of 22 years to her college sweetheart, Lee. Among her businesses, she is a freelance graphic designer, content writer and editor, and loves to plan parties and events that bring people together. She is also co-owner of Magnolia Grove, a spa and wellness collective that serves as a safe haven for rest and respite, in her hometown of China Grove, NC. She is learning to understand the importance of her quiet time with God and to rely on God’s promises and faithfulness, especially when her faith doesn’t seem strong enough. Her love language is travel and she can’t wait to plan her next trip!