Meet Wallflower’s Team

Abigail Wilkinson Miller is a wife, mother, and former suburbanite learning to live on a farm in upstate New York. A lifelong bookworm and a former graduate theologian, she enjoys thinking about the intersection of literature and human virtue. She recently started a new writing project at Little House in the Adirondacks.

Alannah Oliver lives on a small homestead in Ontario, Canada with her husband, Justin, and their four children, whom she homeschools. Alannah enjoys cooking from scratch with food from her own land. She is a lover of beauty, art, music, travel and the great outdoors. When she is not homemaking or adventuring with her family, she can be found hanging out with her friends, in the gym, or with a good book and caffeinated beverage in hand.

Alicia Pollard is a writer based near Nashville, TN. She earned a Master's degree in Theology and the Arts at the University of St. Andrews. She explores the wonders of faith, storytelling, travel, and beauty on her website, aliciapollard.com, and Instagram, @alicialynnpollard. Some of her favorite things are Golden Age detective fiction, mint chocolate chip ice cream, fairy tale retellings, and the way faraway mountains look blue.

Alli is a full-time mom and a nap-time graduate student of Theology at Fuller Seminary. When she isn’t playing outdoors with her two spunky daughters, she writes about nature, family, women in scripture and spirituality. You can find more of Alli’s writing in her monthly newsletter The Pondering Heart and on Instagram @bobz.alli

Alyssa Plock is based in New York City and works in communications in the mental health field. She is a movie buff, screenwriter, and YouTuber at Alyssa’s Movie Takes.

Amanda likes to live her life in a relatively quiet way - except when it comes to the Gospel. She speaks the things she wishes other people would say, is often lost in her own world, and dreams of growing braver in her writings. She is the wife of a fiercely loving man, a librarian + health care worker by trade, and quite a deeply introspective nerd who studied Intercultural Ministry for two years. Now she continues her studies in various other theological subjects, reads omnivorously, and takes joy in meal planning. Check out her blog by clicking here, and follow her on IG @eternalaspirations

Amber Adrian is a former English teacher and current writer and homeschooling mother of 3. She lives in the Midwest, USA in a small town. More of her writing can be found at her Substack, One Tired Mother (onetiredmother.substack.com), or on Instagram (@radical.homemaker). She’s always reading at least two books at once.

Anna is a photographer who loves to travel the world. Her favorite place through all her travels is snuggled up at home with her husband and pup. She believes that her creative outlets have helped her navigate the beauties and difficulties of life. You can follow her journey and some of her work on Instagram @annarebeccabro

Anna Kay is an Atlanta-based wife, toddler mom, and recent convert to the beautiful responsibility of homemaking. Her passions include trying new latte flavors, reading old-fashioned novels, and taking a thousand photos of flowers on long walks. She believes in the power of delighting in the tiny things and learning to be comfortable with "becoming" instead of "being."

Anna is the face behind Fill Your House With Books - a space dedicated to sharing Christian & wholesome books for children and mothers. Anna was born and raised in Germany and now lives in Florida. She is a lover of history, other countries and cultures, and hot chocolate with whipped cream. Her little family is her most precious treasure and she considers it a great privilege to be able to homeschool and be home with her 2 children.

April Dray is an avid reader and freelance writer in southern Ohio. When she isn’t reading aloud to her two hobbit-like children, she’s (probably) weighing down the hold shelf at her local library. With a bachelor’s in journalism, she’s worked as a news reporter and written several travel features via Only In Your State. April believes in mining for the beauty right where you are and cultivating both a well-lived and well-read life. You can find her (and plenty of book recommendations) via her Substack, Old Soul Books. https://aprildraywrites.substack.com

Annalise is a wife, mother of two, and MSW turned freelance writer. When she doesn’t have her nose in a book she can typically be found thrifting for clothing, drinking coffee, or working on her newsletter Girls of Gumption. She can be found on Instagram @sprigandbird

Ashley Sears is a wife, mom, business owner and speaker. She believes everyone has a story worth telling and is passionate about helping women find purpose in their pain and live in freedom from their past. She loves conversations about "real life"... If it's in the Bible, it's worth talking about. When Ashley isn't traveling you can find her spending time with her family and attending her kid's sporting events. Follow Ashley on Instagram at @ashley.sears_ and find out more about her work, Stories Unveiled at @storiesunveiled_ (Instagram) and @storiesunveiled (Facebook)

Audrey Snyder lives with her husband and two adorable children in an older house very close to a mountain. Aside from obviously enjoying writing she also enjoys baking, knitting, drawing, and spending time with her family.

Becky is a boy-mom extraordinaire living in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband, three sons, and naughty pup. With a background in psychology, marketing and communications, she is currently an aspiring freelance writer working for her local church. When she’s not writing or keeping her house from being destroyed, she can be found drinking copious amounts of espresso and reading as much fiction as she can get her hands on. Follow her on Instagram @rebeccaraylene and @rillacreative.

Brittany Talissa King is the Editor-in-Chief of Yellow Seeds Magazine. She's an essayist and journalist published in Tablet Magazine, SPIN magazine, Milpitas Beat, The Republic, Common Sense, and more. Her work analyzes race relations, social issues, and mental health through American history, pop culture, and social media.

Cara Balogh grew up traveling the world before finally settling down in the PNW with her husband and three children. Most days, she spends her time grading papers, managing her family's schedules, and drinking copious amounts of tea. Whether she's learning to drive a tractor or getting a surprise visit from a bear, she appreciates that life is an adventure and enjoys encouraging others as they make their way through together.

Catie DeCarlo is a homemaker in Northern California who pursues her dream of writing wherever and whenever she can. Find her at alexandriasdaughter.home.blog and aonestoreylife.substack.com.

Clara is studying English at George Fox University, and hopes to use her writing to encourage and inspire others and glorify her Savior. She often says words and people are her favorite things, so in addition to writing, she likes reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Dixie Dillon Lane, Ph.D., is an American historian and homeschooling mother living in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. More of her writing can be found through her free newsletter, TheHollow.substack.com, and her Twitter account, @DixieDillonLane. Dixie is also a Contributing Editor at Hearth & Field.

Eileen Lepetit is an English teacher, food blogger, and avid tea drinker. She enjoys creating recipes for beautiful but accessible dishes, and posts them on her blog The Good Enough Kitchen

Elizabeth Hance lives in Washington, DC in a thriving community that she loves to bring together around good books, theology, tea, and beauty. She is a writer, avid reader, Anglophile, and current Master's of Arts in Writing candidate. She blogs at Finding Eloquence and you can follow her on Instagram @elizabethhance8212 and Twitter @elizabeth_8212

Eliza is a writer who loves to pound out articles about reading, education, and interior design. In her spare time, she devours everything from theology and politics to history and the science of story. You can usually find her introverting (often with a good book or a sitcom), but sometimes she hikes and visits bookshops with friends. She lives in Virginia with her family.

Ellie Paine lives in East Tennessee with her husband, Davis, and dog, Moe. She loves reading, baking, gardening, and taking Moe to get pup cups at the Dairy Queen.

Emily is a professional writer with a B.A. in English & Writing from Regent University. She has a deep passion for helping others through her writing and non-profit initiatives. Emily lives in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and can easily be found hiking, horseback riding, or reading in one of the local coffee shops. She shares her thoughts on mountains, faith, and the stories that shape us on her blog, Alpine Penned.

Emily spends her days (somewhat selfishly) trying to steer her children toward her favorite books in the children’s section of the library, enjoying autumn (or longing for it), listening to lots of Winnie the Pooh,and filling her home with the smells of coffee and baked goods as much as possible. Sometimes she steals away to work on her children’s novel or write about stories (mostly The Lord of the Rings) and other things of beauty that are currently inspiring her to look in, out, and up. She’d love for you to join her on this journey by reading her Substack letter, The Shire in Autumn.

Greta Ruth Waldon is a singer/songwriter, instrument-string jewelry designer, music teacher and vocal empowerment coach from Minnesota. Under the artist name Greta Ruth, she writes, records, and performs her own unique style of experimental folk, with finger-style guitar and soft, poetic vocals. She loves spending time with her husband and their toddler, going for walks, and reading great books. You can find her on Instagram as @greta_ruth, on her website, gretaruth.com, and her music on all streaming platforms.

Hayley Karkoska Smiley is a heart and hope inspired writer seeking to celebrate the ordinary, everyday experiences that make us who we are. These passions have led her to write poetry, website copy, and blog articles. Her first collection of poems, Amidst the Coming and the Going, can be found on Amazon. She lives in Central Texas with her husband and miniature Schnauzer, where they enjoy time with family, reading, and the great outdoors.

Hannah Kemper lives in Indiana where she works as an educator, theater director, and writer while pursuing her bachelor's in Journalism and English. When she is not writing, Hannah enjoys soaking up serotonin, binge-watching Gilmore Girls, trying new recipes, trying to read every book under the sun (but just rereading Frankenstein), and consuming copious amounts of coffee.

Helena Romano is a wife, mother, homeschooler, homemaker, and book snob, who has too many hobbies and not enough free time. She lives in the Shenandoah Valley and writes about books and culture at her Substack, The Slanted Shelf.

Jaclyn Rios Hoselton is an American expat living in Heidelberg, Germany. She has an MA in English Literature from Universität Heidelberg and is a wife and mom of three. She alternates between being hunched over the desk writing down words, and bursting out of the front door to run, bike, or garden. She loves a good story and exploring new cultures. You can follow her on Instagram @jaclynsbooks or on Twitter @jaclynmarina

Jaime Smith lives in the Central Valley of California with her husband Brad and their son and daughter, rabbit, and 2 guinea pigs. This family loves to play charades, minus the animals, although they have fun acting as the animals. Jaime is a singer/songwriter, who writes worship songs, as well as country/folk style songs. Her Instagram can be enjoyed @theoilyriser

Since she was a child, Jean-Marie has always loved stories, as a reader, a writer, and a ballet dancer. She grew up to become a professional ballerina and is now sharing the joy of dance through teaching. She has also freelanced as a writer and is the author of the forthcoming children’s book, “Naomi Grace’s ‘Wonder-full’ Christmas,” from Covenant Books. She lives in Virginia, and you can follow her on Instagram @bookish.ballerina_

Jessica B. Brown is a young author, avid bookworm, and daughter of the King. She lives in the picturesque North Island of New Zealand with her parents and two younger sisters. 

 When not reading or writing, you can find her playing guitar, spending time with family, or keeping up with one of her many other creative hobbies.  

 You can follow along on her journey by signing up for her newsletter or following her on Instagram @jessica.b.brown.author

Jessica Schroeder is an idealistic realist, a tea drinker, and current PhD candidate. A student of beauty, theology, and real life, she writes regularly for her food and lifestyle blog This Real Journey. Jessica is also passionate about stewardship of our bodies and creation, particularly by making plant-based eating simple through her online business Eden + Me. She and her husband reside near the foothills of their beloved Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Jillian Schroeder is a school administrator by day, writer by night, and a film buff all of the time. Born and raised in the Midwest, she's been a Texas transplant since graduating from the University of Dallas with a degree in Classics. In her free time, she is usually enjoying a cup of coffee and an Old Hollywood memoir. Find more of Jillian’s work at https://tardypilgrim.substack.com and by following her on Instagram @tardypilgrimgirl.

Julia Louise Morrow is a writer based in California, where she is completing a master's in theology as well as a master's in library science. She fills her days with long novels, bright lipstick, rambling walks, and flat whites. You can find her on Instagram @julialouisemorrow, where she frequently shares photos of books, trees, and beautiful churches, and at A Balm in Gilead, her weekly Substack newsletter on theology and the arts.

Kate Moreland spends her time homeschooling her five sons and writing about her many opinions. When not teaching, she enjoys grocery trips alone and frequently interrupted discussions about family, parenting, and faith. Find her at her LinkTr.ee @kate.more.land

Katherine Carberry is married to Seth and homeschools her two little ones. You will usually find her reading books, playing the piano, drinking tea, or treasure hunting at thrift stores.

Katherine is a writer from Brooklyn. You can find her reading 3 to 5 books at a time (as a true mood reader) or crocheting. You can follow Katherine on Instagram @tomyunderstanding or read her blog at To My Understanding.

Katie Holloway is a writer, wife and mum, living in the south of England. She is fueled by strong tea and snatches of alone time, and is often found pottering in her garden or making preserves, pretending that she lives on a Green Gables-style homestead. Katie tweets @KatieLHWrites and you can find more about her fiction and non fiction on her website.

Kaylee is an NYC based composer, writer, director, and performer. She grew up moving around the world and has loved stories—in all their forms—for as long as she can remember. So far, she’s worked mostly in theater and film, but hopes to churn out at least a couple novels if she ever finds the time. You can follow her on instagram at @kglong27 or at www.kayleelong.com

Kelli is a graduate of Penn State where she also plied technical writing craft in the Agricultural Engineering department for almost ten years. That pen was laid down when Kelli began a twenty-year trek home educating four amazing humans from K-12. In between busy school days, she authored a book of thirty life essays entitled, “Beach Glass Collecting our Stories of Sandy Treasure.” She is in her final year of a Master’s Degree in Teaching Writing from Johns Hopkins University and offers Fresh From God writing workshops. Her booklet “Releasing My Voice” is a sampling of collage journaling and an interactive decree to free women to release their voice. It is available on Amazon. Kelli lives in the woods of Pennsylvania with her husband of thirty-four years. She loves the dappled, shadowy light and sounds of bubbling creek. Follow her on IG @ksmzpoiema

Kelly lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband and three children. When she’s not homeschooling and distributing snacks, you may find her scribbling a poem or running late because she was in a good conversation. Kelly is on Instagram at @rillacreative and @_kellykershaw

Kim lives in Phoenix with her husband and three children, where she works as a freelance copywriter and editor. She enjoys ministering to teenagers and women within her local church family and recently launched her first personal writing platform, kimdaviswrites.com.

Lisa Bueno is a published children's author, one half of the popular children's podcast Storytime with Philip and Mommy, and the singer in the group Elkwood Lane, who lives with her husband and miracle child in Southern California. She adores literature, music, most things Disney and cooking. Check out her children’s book by clicking here.

Malgorzata is Polish, grew up in the UK, and now resides in Northern Virginia, where she moved in 2023 after marrying her American husband. She is currently studying German and History, and spends her free time reading classics, hiking, cooking, and settling into a new country as well as her new role as a wife. She writes primarily about culture, friendships, and slow living. She shares her writing on IG as @malgorzata.bush_writing.

Mary Woodside is an emphatic believer in the magic and power of stories. She has been fortunate enough to bring real stories to life for visitors to museums and historic sites but most loves reading to and creating stories for her four young children.

McKenna Folmar has been a wedding and specialty events planner for nearly ten years. A graduate from Cornell University, McKenna's work in events has taken her across the world. In 2022 McKenna started Events By McKenna which focuses on stress free and personalized event planning for her clients. McKenna is married to Spencer Folmar and they live in Florida with their golden retriever puppy, Rover.

Megan Holley is a disciple of Christ, wife of fellow disciple Noah, and mother to two precious littles, as well as a bookworm and beginner homesteader. She has the blessed occupation of making a homely home for her family to live in, tending to their needs, and seeking to inspire her children to find wonder in the world and to worship the Creator. Her strategy for the latter includes many walks on nearby trails, Wild+Free meetups, reading the Bible and excellent books out loud, making art (or at least providing paper and markers), and the occasional LEGO battle. She plans to be an aspiring writer and violinist, whenever she gets a minute! Her only attempt at social media currently is a Goodreads account: www.goodreads.com/megflo

Micaela Eberly is from Pennsylvania and studies Journalism and French at Grace College. She is a lover of cats, the Enneagram, and the Oxford comma. A student writer for the Grace College marketing department and a passionate poet, she pours pieces of herself into her writing to let others know they are never alone. You can find her on Instagram @micaelas.musings

Morgan is a writer and content strategist from Kentucky, where she lives with her husband, two sons and Scottish Terrier. Her favorite things include fresh books from the library, The West Wing, new recipes to cook and family hikes. She's an outgoing introvert who believes there's power in gathering people around the table...and in starting every morning with a homemade latte. You can find her on Instagram @omorgancox

Morgan A Mitchell is a freelance writer, blogger, and lover of books. She has been published by Inkspirations, The Christian Journal, and Unlocked. She loves lattes, music, and anything to do with Jane Austen. When she isn't scribbling down a story or reading a new book, she's serving at her church, spending time with friends and family, or writing posts for her blog, morgan-books.com.

Nicole grew up and studied education and English in New Jersey, lived and taught in Charleston, SC for several years, and now resides in Northwestern PA. She has always loved to write and read a variety of genres and is drawn to art in its many forms, especially when related to theology. Nicole is a wife and mother to two toddlers. She spends her days working with and loving all of them, as she partners with her husband in his real estate development business and begins the homeschool journey with her two little ones. Nicole is intrigued by the tension and wisdom found in the dichotomy of life. You can find some of her thoughts and growth on Instagram @nicole.gillette

Rebekah Hargraves is a wife, homeschooling mama of two, blogger, podcaster, speaker, and author whose passion is to edify, equip, and encourage women in their journey of Biblical womanhood, particularly with an emphasis on the gospel and its implications for everyday life. Rebekah's first book, "Lies Moms Believe (And How the Gospel Refutes Them)" released the fall of 2017, and the "Lies Moms Believe" Companion Bible Study came out March 30, 2018. You can find Rebekah on her website, Hargraves Home and Hearth, or on iTunes via The Home and Hearth podcast. Follow her on Instagram @rebekahhargraves and Facebook by clicking here.

Reagan is an Indiana-based college student currently studying to be an English teacher. She is a firm believer in finding joy in little things and an avid collector of books, records, stickers, and shoes. In her free time, you will probably find her reading a book (or several), providing sarcastic and witty commentary to her favorite movies, or writing late into the night; she has published a poetry collection and hopes to publish a series of novels in the future. You can follow her writing journey on Instagram @reagan__writes

Sara is a Christian wife and mother. She is an idealist at heart but is content with the simple things in life. She loves to fill her days with joyful homemaking, fresh flowers, classic literature, creating in the kitchen, and loads of baby cuddles! During the week you can find her finishing up a devotional, doing work for a nonprofit, laughing with her husband, and reading board books to her babies.

Sarah Zentner is a bibliophile, “hygge enthusiast,” and ardent pursuer of truth, beauty, and goodness. She lives in Washington, D.C., where she is earning her PhD in English and searching for the city’s best chai tea latte. You can follow her on Instagram @skzentner

Savanna is a college student from Indiana. She is studying Spanish and creative writing, and hopes to never stop learning. Her favorite activities include seeing family, playing with her dogs, and telling stories.

Stephanie Nygaard lives on (almost) seven acres of land in Central Illinois with her husband, Jim, and three daughters, whom she homeschools. The Bible, beauty, and books offer an endless supply of inspiration for her writing, which she hopes will point people to God. Stephanie can often be found with a book in one hand, a cup of tea in the other, and a journal in her lap. She firmly believes one can never have too many photos of the sunset. Stephanie shares her writing and other creative offerings on Black Barn Online, Calla Press, and Instagram @handwritten_by_stephanie

Tanya Johnson enjoys contemplating truth, beauty, and goodness through the written word in storyform and poetry, preferably with a pot of English Breakfast nearby. Her calendar is happiest when it includes plans for strolling new cities to take in the art, architecture, and local cuisine. She lives in the Pacific NW with her husband, three kids, two kitties, and a growing donsy of gnomes.

Tara lives in Virginia with her husband and three young children. A lifelong bibliophile, Tara has recently accepted audio books as a permissible format of fitting in more reading while running, and doing heaps of dishes and laundry. She also finds quiet times to read paper books, and never turns out the light without reading at least a few pages in bed. www.goodreads.com/tara_becker

Tiffany is a wife, mom, and writer currently finishing a BA in creative writing. She loves to write authentic faith-centered narratives. Other favorite writing topics are books and travel. She has worked as a journalist for a global missions organization and is currently working on her first fiction title. You can find her on Substack at tiffanylink.substack.com and on Instagram @tiffanylink_writer.

Zahori is an afrolatina from Alberta. She’s a social butterfly with a plethora of passions from reading, to playing video games, to talking about social topics on her podcast, Double-Double. She advocates for those experiencing socialor mental woes and dreams of being a content creator and starting her own non-profit.