![]() Michael Hardison, Designer and Project Manager
Book designer, coffee addict, and Gryffindor, Mike joined the Brandylane team in 2017 shortly after a whirlwind tour of LA with his partner, Eric, that included appearing on AND winning America’s Funniest Home Videos! When he's not designing books or dodging llamas and emus, Mike can be found reading, playing with his pups, Parker and Hitchcock, and obsessing over Rupaul’s Drag Race. With a liberal arts degree from James Madison University and graphic design certification from the California Institute of the Arts, Mike brings a well-rounded perspective to his work as project manager and designer |
![]() Christina Kann, Publicist, Project Manager, and Acquisitions Editor
Christina is a Hufflepuff, writer, publicist, outdoors enthusiast, cat mom, and generally okay human being. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a degree in English linguistics, and encourages you to read up on the Linguistic Facts of Life. She worked as a freelance editor before joining Brandylane in January 2017. A self-proclaimed science fiction and fantasy nerd (though she‘ll read anything), Christina spends her time outside the office reading and writing with her cats, Penny and Dante, in their Richmond, VA home. Follow Christina on Instagram or Twitter, or listen to her Harry Potter podcast, the Restricted Section. |
![]() Mary-Peyton Crook, Project Manager
Mary-Peyton was born and grew up in RVA, and she graduated from JMU in 2009 with degrees in English and Psychology. She worked in bookstores, libraries, and as a freelance editor and writer before joining Brandylane in June of 2018. Mary-Peyton likes fantasy, gritty southern noir, magical realism, creative nonfiction, short stories -- and "just fiction in general." Find Mary-Peyton on Instagram reading books all around Richmond! |
![]() Corinne Martin, Intern
Corinne is currently attending James Madison University, where she is working toward her double B.A. in English and Native American history, culture, and narratives, with a minor in environmental humanities. Outside of classes, Corinne enjoys spending time with her large family, reading, writing, and enjoying the beauty of nature. You can follow Corinne on Instagram. |