Dressed in Love Press
Championing voices that pierce the darkness
Publish your story
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Faith-Focused Mission: Dressed In Love Press centers its work on Christian values, aiming to publish stories that inspire spiritual growth, healing, and hope.
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Diverse Storytelling: The press embraces a variety of genres — from romance and suspense to children’s literature — all crafted to uplift and encourage readers.
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Driven Publishing: Every book is chosen with intention, reflecting the belief that storytelling is a powerful way to share love, faith, and light with the world.
Spreading Light Through Story: The Heart of Dressed In Love Press
Dressed In Love Press is a faith-based publishing company dedicated to sharing stories that inspire, heal, and uplift. Rooted in Christian values, it focuses on meaningful works across genres like Christian living, romance, suspense, and children’s literature — all with the goal of spreading hope and love through storytelling.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the Authors
Billie Corley
Billie Corley is a writer, speaker, Bible teacher, and founder of Billie Corley Ministries, and has been in Women’s Ministry for over 21 years. Her heart’s desire can be summed up in her ministry’s slogan “Seeking to Teach, Inspire and Encourage Women Everywhere for Jesus Christ.”
Billie’s life drastically changed when she surrendered her heart to Jesus Christ in her late twenties. Immediately, she had a burden for ladies’ ministry and, after a 31-year career in Corporate America, entered full-time Christian service.
She shares her love for God’s word through her speaking and writing. When she’s not writing, Billie hosts and prepares for her annual women’s retreat and monthly Bible studies. Billie is a published author of several articles both online and in print through Lighthouse Bible Studies and Dressed in Love Press. Billie serves with spiritual vigor, joy, and enthusiasm, and welcomes the opportunity to share at your ladies’ events. She is a wife, stepmom, grandmommie, and great-grandmommie, and lives in South Georgia with her soulmate, Ben, and a cat named Blue. You can follow Billie on FB @ Billie Sue Strawder Corley or on her ministry page, Billie Corley Ministries. She can be found on Instagram @billiesuecorley.
Check out her website www.billiecorley.com for more information. Launched 11/4/25
Karen Griffin
Karen Griffin is a passionate, word-filled teacher dedicated to inspiring women of all ages to deepen their love for the Savior. Her engaging and candid teaching style helps others deepen their biblical aptitude for applying principles and patterns to their lives. She is a regular contributor to Refresh Magazine and a contributing author of empowering works, including Heart Renovation, Sustaining Life’s Victories, For Love’s Sake, and the inspiring collection Feed Your Soul with the Word of God (Volumes 1 and 2). Karen invites you to join her journey of faith and transformation. Contact her through her blog: https://karengriffin.blog/
Launched 11/4/25
Andy Hollifield
Andy Hollifield is a published, multi-award-winning author whose devotional writing has appeared on ChristianDevotions.us and CBN.com. He is also a contributing author to Room at the Table, edited by Starr Ayers and Stephanie Pavlantos. Andy is currently working on his debut novel while also compiling a collection of inspirational, Scripture-based short stories featuring faith, family, personal experiences, humor, and life lessons.
He is the founder and director of H.O.P.E. Ministries in Candler, North Carolina. While the ministry primarily serves as a food outreach, it also provides backpacks, Easter baskets, and Christmas shoebox gifts to crisis pregnancy centers, domestic violence shelters, schools, government agencies, and other ministries serving families in need. H.O.P.E. Ministries also offers disaster relief help and support for unwed mothers and their children.
A born-again Christian and former Independent Missionary Baptist pastor, Andy is passionate about sharing the hope of Jesus Christ through both his ministry and his writing. When he's not writing or serving others, Andy enjoys driving, encouraging people, and finding opportunities to bring laughter into everyday life. He takes his faith, his family, and serving others seriously—but never himself. An eternal optimist with a contagious sense of humor, Andy believes life is too short to dwell on negativity. He readily laughs at his own mistakes and hopes to leave everyone he meets feeling a little lighter, a little more encouraged, and a little closer to Christ. His debut book launched 12/2/2025.
Marie Hobbs
Marie Hobbs is an avid reader and emerging author of inspirational romance. She has been creating stories in her mind even before she could write. She credits her mother for her love of reading and writing. Her mother encouraged reading, writing, and creativity by reading bedtime stories to her and her siblings, taking her to library book sales, and walking with her to the bookmobile in the summer. Now, Marie has the opportunity to share stories that will encourage, inspire, and entertain others the way she was. Marie lives in the Atlanta, GA area and loves laughing and talking with her family, taking girls’ trips with her sister-friends, teaching rebound fitness classes, and spoiling her goddaughters and nephew.
Christmas weddings earned a Bookfest Award (Romance Honorable Mention) after launching 12/2/25.
Beth Mims
Beth was born and raised in the panhandle of Florida, where the Gulf Coast meets the clay hills of Georgia. A lifetime educator, she considers her faith to be her anchor and her family to be her crowning achievement. She writes and speaks of the grace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When she isn’t traveling or fishing with her husband of forty-plus years, you can find her puttering around her flowers and sweet-talking the hummingbirds in her yard. Beth is mom to two beautiful daughters and Nana to five adorable grandchildren. She is a member of Word Weavers, International, and has previously published in “A Time of Singing Poetry Journal”, “Cantos, A Literary and Arts Journal”, and ChristianDevotions.us. You can contact her at www.gracespeak.blog.
Her book Wrapped in Grace launched on 2/27/26; How Christmas Came launches in fall 2026.
Edwina Perkins
Edwina Perkins serves as co-director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, where she also coordinates Mentoring Moments and manages Sensitivity Between the Lines. As managing editor for Harambee Press, she brings editorial expertise to diverse publishing projects.
A long-term member of Word Weavers International, Edwina now serves on its advisory board. She has also served as Emerging Leader Coordinator with the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA).
An award-winning writer and experienced educator, Edwina works as a speaker, freelance editor, mentor, coach, and authenticity/sensitivity consultant. She teaches at conferences throughout the year and has been published in numerous magazines and anthologies.
The Colors of Home launched 5/19/26 and has won both a Bookfest Award (YA 3rd Place) and a Golden Scrolls Award (Contemporary Novel 2nd Place).
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Kashe Jaranilla
Kashe Jaranilla is originally from the West Side of Chicago, where she was raised for most of her life, but now resides in the South, where she believes God has called her. She is a devoted mother of three phenomenal children, a survivor of gun violence, a motivational speaker, and, most importantly, a servant of the Lord.
Kashe’s mission is to testify about how God saved her through multiple encounters with death and how she overcame each circumstance with Him faithfully by her side. Her testimony is a powerful reminder of God’s grace, mercy, and transformative power. She believes Jesus is the way, the truth, and the light, and she gives Him all the glory for setting her free—mentally, emotionally, and physically—from the bondage that once weighed heavily on her mind and heart.
Her book earned a Bookfest Award (Memoir Third Place) after launching on 4/28/26.
T.K. Bush
Welcome to the world of T.K. Bush, a dedicated cardiovascular technologist and a captivating suspense writer. She also enjoys reading and reviewing thrillers. With a passion for accuracy, she assists fellow authors in perfecting hospital scenes and protocols. Residing in Virginia with her family and two spirited cats, T.K. — blends her love for storytelling with her medical expertise, creating a unique perspective in her writing. Join her on this exciting journey!
Launching 10/6/26
Terrance Niedziela
Terrance grew up in Wisconsin and currently lives in South Carolina with his beautiful wife and their dogs.
He received his BS in Ancient Middle East History with a minor in Creative Fiction at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a MA in English and Creative Fiction Writing at Southern New Hampshire University.
He currently teaches middle school English and writes speculative fiction. His fiction has earned a first place Foundation Award at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference, a Fiction Carolina Christian Writers Award, and a second place Florida Tapestry Award.
Website: https://terranceniedzielajr.com/
Instagram: @terranceniedzielajr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terrance.niedziela
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7391195-terrance-niedziela-jr
Samantha E. Tschritter
Multi-award-winning author S. E. Tschritter (pronounced Shridder) specializes in articulating grief and loss, leading grievers toward hope and healing. Whether poetry, fiction, or non-fiction, Tschritter writes content that will stick with readers long after they close the cover. Her 20-plus years of leadership experience and contributions to over 40 books enable her to serve others, speaking truth with transparency, humor, and love. Tschritter grew up in Chicagoland and has also lived in Minnesota and Oregon, granting her widespread views of people all over the country. She currently resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina with her husband, their three teen and preteen daughters, cats named Pitter and Patter, and their Siberian husky whom she lost the vote to name Onomatopoeia. Nothing refreshes Tschritter’s soul like gardening. She gardens to work through plot holes, writer’s block, character development, and book ideas. Tschritter spends a great deal of time gardening. Read more at https://loveunedited.com or Linktr.ee/LoveSamEvans.
Rachael M. Colby
Rachael M. Colby has a heart for reconciliation and a passion to uplift those who serve in tough places. She writes to connect culture’s questions with Christianity’s answers, inspire faith, and motivate.
She is an award-winning writer in the categories of articles, devotions, essays, poetry, flash fiction, and children’s picture books. Rachael is a freelance editor, a longtime member of the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, and a protégé in the Cecil Murphey Mentoring Program.
Her work has appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Blog, The Write Conversation, online publications, several compilations, and in the Oak Ridger newspaper.
This Jamaican-born wife, mom, beach bum, artist, and work in progress makes her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She runs on coffee, chocolate, and a whole lot of “Help me, Jesus.”
Website: https://tattooitonyourheart.com/
X: https://x.com/RachaelColby7
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachael.colby.9
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachaelmcolby
Annette Griffin & Franella Smith
Annette Marie Griffin is an award-winning author who writes timeless stories to help readers find home. She’s an acquisitions editor and columnist for StarLight Magazine for kids and teaches writing workshops at local and national conferences. When Annette isn’t writing, teaching, or speaking she enjoys making memories with her brilliant husband, 5 adult children, and 3 adorable grands. Learn more about Annette at https://www.annettemariegriffin.com/
Franella Smith earned her Master of Fine Arts from Southern New Hampshire University in 2015, where her master’s thesis won first place in the NewLook Writing Contest. She completed her undergraduate studies in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of New Haven and her graduate internship at Hampton University. A registered and licensed dietitian for over 20 years, Franella currently works full time in South Carolina. Her professional background and creative training uniquely inform her writing, allowing her to bring depth, insight, and authenticity to the stories she tells.
Josie Siler
Passionate about Jesus and helping people find joy in their journey, Josie Siler, a small-town Wisconsin girl, has big dreams. As an award-winning author and photographer, Josie shares God’s gifts of beauty, hope, and adventure with adults and kids who are overwhelmed by life’s circumstances, encouraging them to walk in the freedom and joy found in Jesus. As a chronic illness warrior, she believes every day is a gift that should be celebrated. Josie ministers to others who have experienced brokenness through Broken but Priceless Ministries. She enjoys adventures of all kinds, dark chocolate, and cheering on her Green Bay Packers - yes, she’s an owner! No matter how far she travels, there’s no place like home with her adorable little Teddy Bear dog Ruby Mae (a.k.a. The Scruffy Princess). Connect with Josie at www.JosieSiler.com.
Colleen C. Howard
Colleen C. Howard is a Jesus follower, educator, and writer. She lives with her husband in the beautiful Arizona desert where the sunsets are spectacular, the summers are relentless and the winters are a little slice of heaven. God has placed a strong desire in Colleen’s heart to shine a light on God’s presence throughout ordinary days and encourage women to grow in their faith-walk.
Colleen has a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Educational Leadership. Connect with her at https://www.authorcolleenchoward.com/
Shai Johnson
Shai Johnson has a strong educational background in criminal justice. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice, as well as a paralegal certification. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in criminal justice, continuing her commitment to education, professional growth, and the legal field.
In addition to her legal career, Shai has a passion for writing children’s stories. She enjoys creating meaningful stories that teach valuable life lessons while encouraging children to explore their creativity and imagination.
Michelle Lazurek
Michelle S. Lazurek is a multi-genre award winning author, speaker, pastor's wife and mother. She is a regular contributor for ibelieve.com and crosswalk.com. She is a literary agent for Wordwise Media Services, and the acquisitions editor for CLC Publications. When not working, she enjoys sipping a Starbucks latte, collecting 80s memorabilia and spending time with her family and her crazy dog. For more info, please visit her website www.michellelazurek.com.