Kim Childress
Founder, Childress Ink ~ Ink-a-Dink
Author ~ Editor ~ Reviewer ~ Speaker
With over thirty years of experience in publishing, Kim Childress is an award-winning editor, author, speaker, and reviewer. She has built a distinguished career while also raising a personal focus group—her four children—whose experiences have enriched her insights into children's and young adult literature. More.
"The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things..."
—Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Caroll
Diana (DEE-AH-nuh) Vilic, Product Developer, Representation, Marketing Specialist
Focus on Non-Fiction, Catholic & Christian titles.
Author ~ Editor ~ Poet
As Executive Literary Agent, Diana brings a deep love for art, beauty, and truth to her work. Rooted in her Catholic faith, she is devoted to finding and nurturing writers whose words draw souls closer to God.
Diana focuses on acquiring and representing Catholic and broader Christian nonfiction authors who write with theological depth, artistic sensitivity, and a passion for the sacred. Her mission is to help create books that illuminate, inspire, and build up the Church—works that leave readers not just informed, but transformed. More.
Queries can be sent to diana@childressink.com.
"God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness, freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life." — CCC1
Robert E. Carter
Childress Ink Executive Producer, Product Developer, Chief Video Producer
Ink-a-Dink Content Manager & Video ProductionJournalist | Author | Poet | Radio DJ | Voice Actor
Robert E. Carter is the Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer at Childress Ink Publishing. With more than 40 years in the media industry, Bob has worked across television, radio, and digital platforms as a video editor, journalist, radio DJ, voice actor, and poet. His career includes interviews with icons like Robin Williams and Timothy Hutton, and now he’s turning his passion for storytelling and fun facts into a book perfect for curious minds, creatives, and trivia lovers. More.
"No! I am not Prince Hamlet, nor was meant to be..."
—The Love Song of J. Alfred Proofrock by T.S. Eliot
Jaque Alberta
Ink-a-Dink Bookseller, Reviewer
Senior Editor, HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Award-winning editor of 100s of books for young adults, 20 years in children's publishing, Christian children's publishing, and more. LinkedIn
"He's the strongest man in the world."
"Man, Yes," said Pippi, "but I am the strongest girl in the world, remember that."
—Pippi Longstocking, by Astrid Lindgren
Jared Salomon
Childress Ink Product Developer, Content Creator, Reviewer
Bookseller, Reviewer, Ink-a-Dink
Author ~ Editor ~ Reviewer
Author and editor, online and print publications across genres, editor for top book publishers, national magazines, respected journals, and leading web-content providers. Former executive editor and music reviewer for Girls' Life magazine. More.
"Not only these things, but now I think that all things are worth nothing compared with the greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord."
—Apostle Paul
Kelly Anne White, Childress Ink Co-Founder
Product Developer, Editor, Representation
Author ~ Artist ~ Editor
Author and editor, online and print publications across genres, editor for top book publishers, national magazines, respected journals, and leading web-content providers. Former executive editor and music reviewer for Girls' Life magazine. More.
"Sometimes we have to go a long way to find out who we are." -The Stars in April
Paul Childress
Childress Ink, Photojournalist, Content Provider and Editor
Ink-a-Dink, Photographer, Associate Producer
Marketing and PR specialist with a BA in Communications from MSU, his photographs have appeared in multiple publications as he pursues his interests in human resources and law. Paul is passionate about journalism, photography, reading, sharing powerful stories, and all things Arsenal. Instagram, LinkedIn
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -Dune
Laurel Childress
Childress Ink Product Developer, Content Creator
Ink-a-Dink Bookseller, Reviewer
Artist ~ Graphic Designer ~ Author ~ Poet
Currently pursuing BA in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Computer Engineering at Northern Michigan University, with an expected graduation date May 2025. Her illustrations have also appeared in The Stars in April, online and more.
Interns
Mentoring Publishing Professionals
Makenna McCord
Childress Ink Editorial Intern, Summer 2025
Makenna McCord is a senior at Taylor University, expecting to graduate in Fall 2025 with a major in professional writing and a minor in journalism. She serves as Co-Editor in Chief of The Echo, Taylor’s student newspaper, which recently earned a First Place ICPA award for best single issue. Makenna also works as an Advising Assistant, helping support academic programs on campus. An Indiana native, she enjoys spending time with her parents and dog, and her favorite way to unwind is lounging by the pool with a good mystery novel.
Sarah Lozier
Childress Ink Editorial Intern, Summer 2023
Sarah Lozier is a Childress Ink summer editorial intern and a first-year Professional Writing Major, at Taylor University, although by credits she’s actually a junior, planning to graduate in December 2024. She loves fiction, fantasy, YA, and all things words.
Ellie Tiemens
Childress Ink Editorial Intern, Spring Semester 2022
Writer, Reader, Editor. Editorial Assistant at ATP Learning Solutions, booklover, Taylor University 2022 Graduate, BA Liberal Arts, Professional Publishing emphasis.
Elizabeth Molitar
Childress Ink Editorial Intern, Spring 2022
"Life isn’t a support-system for art. It’s the other way around." -Stephen King
Elizabeth Molitor’s passion lies in crafting stories that balance the reality of darkness with the ultimate triumph of the Light. Once she completes her BA in Professional Writing at Taylor University, she aspires to take her new skills into the publishing world as an author and editor. She has written for Focus on the Family’s Brio magazine, Taylor’s annual literary journal known as Parnassus, and the Evangelical Church Library Association. When she is not reading or writing, she enjoys walks in the woods, DIY projects, and baking.
Naba Yasir
Intern, Graphic Design and Illustration, Spring 2022
“Find things beautiful as much as you can, most people find too little beautiful.”
Naba is an artist and full time student pursuing her bachelors degree graphic design and illustration at Webster University, graduating May of 2024. She is an honored Suggs Scholarship recipient, and founder and president of local Muslim Youth League. YouTube, Insta.
Kourtney Schmiedeke
Intern, Editorial, Spring and Fall 2021
Kourtney is a freelance editor and founder of Heartfelt Editorial Agency. She is an avid reader and has loved to read ever since she was a little girl. Growing up she was often found with her nose in a book. She was a regular visitor at the library, devouring knowledge and fiction, and she was loved by her librarians! She is a poet, dreamer, and a romantic. Previously she was editorial intern at Childress Ink, Kourtney loves helping writers and can find a good typo. More at Heartfelt Editorial Services LLC, Insta, Twitter.
Laura Standel Childress Ink Intern, 2020
Associate Product Developer and Reviewer, 2021-2022
A bookwyrm who will cuddle up with any good fiction novel, from fantasy to thriller to historical fiction to contemporary, currently studying literary translation between English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Russian. As our Director of Influencer Marketing, Laura works closely with clients to help distribute their books to reviewers and outlets. An avid booklover herself, Laura uses her creativity to ensure that our client's brands are represented while facilitating strong relationships with vendors, reviewers, and influencers. Follow Laura and her bookish reviews at Laura's Lil Library: YouTube, Insta, TikTok, GoodReads, Twitter.
And to all those who came before, thank you to all!
