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Riley Bounds is Publisher and Editor in Chief of Solum Press. He holds an MA in Philosophy from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a poet and fiction writer. A 2021 Pushcart Prize nominee, his work has appeared in The Windhover, Presence: A Journal of Catholic Poetry, Earth & Altar, Ekstasis Magazine, Amethyst Review, and Heart of Flesh Literary Journal, among others. His debut chapbook, Hands of Years, was released by Kelsay Books in 2021. His nonfiction has appeared on Patheos.
Christine Bianca Pelliccio Melo is Managing Editor of Solum Press. She graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a BA in Biblical Studies and Communications, where she previously served as the Creative Director for art and theology journal Thin Space. Through her film photography and poetry, Christine explores the intersection of art, theology, beauty, mystery, imagination, and memory. Her work has been published in Thin Space and Ekstasis, though you can view more of her work at biancavisual.com.
Douglas J. Lindquist is Content Editor and Theology Editor of Solum Press. He graduated from New Hope Christian College with a BA in Ministry Leadership and from Talbot School of Theology with an MA in Philosophy. His academic writing has appeared in the Journal of Contemporary Theological Studies.
Elizabeth Genovise is Fiction Editor of Solum Press. Her fiction has appeared in several dozen journals and has won numerous awards including the O. Henry Prize. She is the author of five collections of short stories, the most recent being Lighthouse Dreams from Passengers Press. Her first novel, Third Class Relics, was released by Texas Review Press in 2024. Currently she teaches literature and creative writing to her community in east Tennessee.
Sarah Christolini is Graphic Designer of Solum Press. She earned her BFA from the University of Illinois and went on to complete her Masters in Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, specializing in work supporting children with autism and their families. She is an active artist and draws much of her inspiration from the lives and writings of saints and life raising two daughters.
Emma Winchell is Social Media Editor and Substack Coordinator of Solum Press. A multidisciplinary artist and higher education professional, she flourishes within the relationship of generative artwork and Christian spirituality, and has contributed to this integration through her positions with Solum Literary Press and Thin Space Art & Theology Journal. Her craft has been published by Thin Space, Ekstasis, Clayjar Review, and Foreshadow Magazine. With poetry and film photography as her core mediums, Emma is now daring to bring those creative forms into her own initiative, Shalom Creative Co. You can read more of her work and view Shalom's upbringing here: https://www.shalomcreativeco.com/.