Meet The Team

Hi! We’re C.J. Redwine and Mary Weber, two bestselling authors, ghostwriters, and publishing professionals dedicated to nurturing writers, whether brand new or multi-published. And we’re glad you’re here!

Together, we run The Writer’s Sanctuary - an all-female-run business that exists to empower and uplift writers. We’re excited to bring you a host of outstanding events, teachings, retreats, programming, and even a secret society(!) to help writers develop their craft, provide opportunity for connection, and build community across all of TWS’ platforms.

We're happy you're here!

We're happy you're here!

  • New York Times bestselling author, speaker, consultant, and coach

    C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, publishing and marketing consultant, ghostwriter, and coach with twelve years experience in teaching all areas of creative writing, publishing, and marketing. She’s especially passionate about helping writers level up their skills and their careers. She’s a diehard fan of going to the movies, keeps a 6 foot tall Loki figure in her office, and will debate the merits of Batman over Superman with anyone she meets. She once punched herself in the face on a ride at Disneyland. She doesn’t recommend it.

    Connect with C.J. on Instagram @cjredwine

  • Bestselling author, speaker, teacher, & marketing director

    Mary Weber is a freelance editor, marketing strategist, and ghostwriter who's worked with NYT bestselling authors, Hollywood film producers, the Big 4 publishers, and multi-million dollar entrepreneurs on fiction, nonfiction, developing powerhouse marketing plans, author brands, film pitches, and proposals. She’s also the bestselling author of six books, including the Storm Siren Trilogy and the award winning To Best the Boys. In her spare time, Mary sings 80’s hairband songs to her three muggle children, and lives in California, where she and her husband stalk aging superstars while wearing fanny packs and sweatpants.

    Visit her at MaryWeber.com or on Instagram @MaryWeberAuthor.

Past Speakers

  • Nafiza Azad

    Bestselling Author

  • Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Bestselling Author

  • Danielle Paige

    Bestselling Author

  • Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

    Holly Root

    Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

  • Kristin Cast

    Bestselling Author

  • Melanie Figueroa

    Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Jessica Khoury

    Bestselling Author

  • Erin Summerill

    Award-Winning Author

  • Melissa A. Craven

    Author & Indie Pub Expert

  • Teresa Robeson

    Award-Winning Author

  • Cait Jacobs

    Author, Media Influencer, & BookTok Founder

  • Kristen Simmons

    Bestselling Author

  • Alice Lawson

    Literary Agent at Gersh Literary

  • Ciannon Smart

    Author

  • Quinn Loftis

    Bestselling Indie Author

  • Lauren Thoman

    Bestselling Author

  • Lauren MacLeod

    Literary Agent at Aevitas Creative Management

  • Christina Lauren

    Bestselling Authors

  • Kristina McMorris

    Bestselling Author

  • David Arnold

    Bestselling Author

  • Alyssa Maltese

    Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Rachel McMillan

    Literary Agent

  • Katie McGarry

    Bestselling Author

  • Melissa Stevens

    Bestselling Author

  • Kim Law

    Bestselling Author

  • Alice Sullivan

    Bestselling Author & Ghostwriter

2024 Associates

  • Kurestin Armada: Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Barbara Poelle: President, Owner, & Agent at Word One Literary

  • Samantha Fabien: Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Marissa Meyer: International Bestselling Author & Podcast Host

  • Annika Patton: Temple Hill Director of Development (book-to-movie adaptations of the Twilight series, The Hate U Give, etc.

  • Lauren MacLeod: Senior Literary Agent with Aevitas Creative Management

  • Melanie Figueroa: Literary Agent at Root Literary

  • Holly Root: Literary Agent & Owner of Root Literary

  • Mary Weber: Bestselling Author, Editor, & Marketing Strategist

  • C.J. Redwine: New York Times Bestselling Author, Editor, & Book Coach

Meet Our Team

  • Bridgette O'Hare

    ANTHOLOGY MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Bridgette is a freelance editor, cover designer, and ghostwriter who’s also the bestselling author of four books within The Guardians of Marom series for which she still hasn’t perfected the elevator pitch. Surviving on unhealthy doses of chocolate, excessive episodes of Supernatural, and copious amounts of snark, she spends her time in search of sleep, witty co-conspirators, ways to create chaos for her characters . . . or you may find her instigating shenanigans with her husband along the coast of NC.

  • Rilian Manville

    EDITORIAL & WEB DESIGN

    Rilian holds a BA in Psychology from California Polytechnic University. She works with us as a web designer and developmental editor with a focus on character psychology and themes including trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, and complex villains. She lives in California with her husband, 4 snakes, 1 gecko, and a giant sheepadoodle.

  • Emily Hayse

    INDIE PUBLISHING EXPERT

    Emily is the award-winning author of seven books, a lover of log cabins, strong coffee, NASCAR, and the smell of old books. Her writing is fueled by good characters and a lifelong passion for storytelling. When she is not busy turning words into worlds, she can often be found baking, singing, or caring for one of the many dogs and horses in her life. She lives with her family in Michigan.

  • Heather Lindahl

    ONLINE GROUP FACILITATOR

    Heather is an expert team builder, group coordinator, and foodie chef. When she isn't writing stories or taking care of her family of rescued cats, she can be found playing Dragon Age, watching Forensic Files, or walking on the beach.

  • Sydney Queen DeTellis

    EVENT STAFF

    Sydney is a graduate of Belmont University with a BA in English and has been obsessed with books ever since an elementary school librarian tried to ban her from the YA section. She resides in Myrtle Beach with her husband and what some people say is too many cats.

  • LemonPOP Social

    SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT

    LemonPOP specializes in helping busy writers & small businesses effortlessly manage their Instagram presence by organizing your content calendar and providing eye-catching graphics tailored to one’s brand.