Meet the Team

Publishing Board

Leila Summers

Leila Summers is the founder and publishing director at Pure Ink Press. She is an author, editor, and book coach who, since 2009, has assisted hundreds of authors to publish their books. Having years of experience running a department in a publishing company, Summers decided to branch out on her own to give more authors the individual treatment they deserve as they go through their publishing journey.

Linda Berardelli

Linda Berardelli has been a writer and editor for over fifteen years. She has edited multiple forms of writing for both publishing companies and individuals. With her most recent role as a senior marketing and revisions editor, Berardelli brings her experience in the publishing industry to Pure Ink Press.

Christy Mossberg

Christy Mossburg is an editor, writer, copywriter, and marketing strategist. She has a diverse background including publishing industry experience as an editor, as well as experience as a team managing other editors. She has worked for several years directly with authors to edit, market, and publish their books.

Julie Colvin

Julie Colvin is the publishing director at Wellness Writers Press, a partner of Pure Ink Press. She is also an author, book project coach, editor, ghostwriter, and the founder of Wellness & Writing Retreats—a community that brings writers together in an atmosphere of wellness. Her experience working with authors in publishing is a valuable contribution to our team.

The Team

Lynn Thompson

Copy Editor & Proofreader

Elina Oliferovskiy

Copy Editor

Joanna Hatzikazakis

Content Editor & Proofreader