Wandering Words Media Corporation was originally founded in 2016 as a boutique publishing and editing company. Starting as a small collective of writers and creatives, the company quickly gained recognition for producing engaging fiction, insightful nonfiction, and high-quality editorial services tailored to independent authors and small businesses. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, Wandering Words Media expanded into a corporation in 2024 with a focus on publishing and multimedia storytelling, offering workshops, writing coaching, and branding solutions to empower creatives. Today, the company continues to champion unique voices and meaningful stories, carving a niche in the ever-evolving publishing landscape.
Our mission is to empower storytellers, champion creativity, and deliver high-quality media that inspires, connects, and enriches lives. At Wandering Words Media, we strive to be a leading force in publishing and content creation by fostering meaningful narratives and supporting a vibrant community of creators.
We believe in the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and transform.
Christina Bagni is the Chief Editor and CEO at Wandering Words Media, and an integral part of the company since 2018. She has a Master’s in English Education from Gordon College, and a BFA with distinction from Emerson College, in Writing, Literature, and Publishing, with a concentration in Creative Writing.
Apart from Wandering Words, Christina writes fiction novels, teaches private creative writing lessons, and runs local Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, writing all the adventures herself. You can find her work in Writers Resist, Santa Fe Literary Review, and Brigids Gate Press. Her debut YA novel, My Only Real Friend is the Easter Bunny at the Mall (2023), is available now! Some of her top reads include: Madeline Miller's The Song of Achilles, Susanna Clarke's Piranesi, and Kyle "Guante" Tran Myhre's Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, but Enough.
Words are the focal point to her life—having been so since she finished her first (terrible) novel in middle school—making a love for Wandering Words Media all but inevitable. Christina believes stories can change the world, and nothing makes her happier than making manuscripts shine.
A reader and creative at heart, trained in Editing and General Proofreading. A former student of the Wandering Wordsmith Academy herself, Allison works with fiction and non-fiction authors to fully polish and bring their manuscripts to life.
In her spare time, Allison can be found reading fantasy novels and writing her own, while basking in the beauty of nature to fuel her inspiration. Some of her top picks include: A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth, Tithe by Holly Black, and Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett.
A published author, Allison knows there’s nothing like holding a finished book in your hands, having created a story that will captivate readers. She’s proud to have been a part of this process for so many clients at Wandering Words Media.
Katelynn’s affinity for writing is amplified by her unique voice—queer, disabled, and working class—which she weaves into her work alongside the chilling, the macabre, and the strange. With twelve years experience and counting as an author and editor, she has contributed in all areas of the publishing process.
Her free time is spent binging horror movies and going on hikes in nature. Katelynn’s top reads include: Watership Down by Richard Adams, The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, and No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy.
Katelynn loves the like-minded, vibrant personalities at Wandering Words, all of whom share a love of the wild world of writing.
Recently retired from her position at a technical college in northwest Wisconsin, Tina’s mission is to pursue a career focused on her love of books. With an associate degree in Biblical Studies and a bachelor’s in Ministry, she specializes in editing Christian non-fiction.
Her leisure pursuits include reading, painting, entering her 1960 Nash Metropolitan in car shows with her husband, spending time with her family, and building ventriloquist puppets for her daughter, having loved the craft since her own childhood. Some of Tina’s top reads include: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, The Scarlet Thread by Francine Rivers, and Marya by Elinore Keister. She has authored a memoir/self-help book, four children’s books, and is working on a historical fiction novel.
Tina loves the awesome team of editors at Wandering Words, and helping authors polish their manuscripts and see their dreams of being published come true.
As Head of Design at Wandering Words Media, Tiffany’s passion for visual arts and design intersects with her love for storytelling. She has always been deeply connected to the creative world. Her journey began in early childhood, where she immersed herself in musical theater and visual arts, from comic books to fine arts. She now has over a decade of experience in graphic design.
Tiffany views design as more than just aesthetics—it's an intricate blend of art and psychology, particularly in the realm of information architecture and design fundamentals. She thrives on the challenge of transforming complex ideas into intuitive, engaging visuals that communicate effectively. With this unique perspective on design, assisted by her audio-to-visual synesthesia, she enjoys the process of aligning form with function to create dependable user experiences.
Some of her favorite books include: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, Pet Sematary by Stephen King, and The Giving Tree by Shell Silverstein, which never fails to make her cry.
Naomi is a writer, copyeditor, and proofreader from the sunny US state of California. After attaining a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master’s degree in Ecology while living in southern Brazil, she switched gears from science to pursue her true passion in art. She now self-publishes fantasy books while using her editing skills to help others achieve their own author dreams as well!
Naomi discovered her love of reading at age two and writing at age seven. She figured out she was good at proofreading when her lab mates in grad school frequently enlisted her help to check their research papers in English, which was their second language. Although she did enjoy proofreading academic writing, these days she much prefers working on book manuscripts.
When she isn’t writing or editing, Naomi enjoys playing video games (often with her husband), watching science videos on YouTube, studying philosophy, and of course, reading books! She loves science fiction and fantasy (bonus points for stories with dragons!), and she’s also a big classic literature and poetry nerd. Her favorite reads include The Broken Earth by N.K. Jemisin, The Earthsea Cycle by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
Christian is immersed in his architectural studies and the world of storytelling at Wandering Words Media. As an operations assistant and editor, he blends his studies with a passion for refining narratives and enhancing reader experience.
Beyond his daily work, he finds joy in the rhythmic escape of music. Whether exploring new genres or rediscovering old favorites, music fuels his creativity and helps him unwind.
He values the opportunity to shape stories that captivate and inspire others, basking in each new day’s opportunities for growth, enrichment, and the rewards at the end of every journey.
Elizabeth has been an avid reader and writer since the beginning. After the passing of her father in high school, she found joy and healing in writing that inspired others and gave purpose to her pain.
While pursuing a degree in English at Auburn University, Elizabeth worked for a STEM journal as an editor and administrator. After graduating in 2018, she worked for an international ministry as both an administrator and coach.
Briefly stepping away from ministry into marriage and family, Elizabeth took up editing again in 2023 with renewed vigor. She is deeply passionate about helping people tell their stories to leave a lasting impact on readers, long after the final page.
Elizabeth currently resides in the beautiful city of Cincinnati, Ohio. When not editing, Elizabeth can be found reading with a cup of coffee, cooking with her husband, playing outside with her two children, or connecting with her local church friends.
Dan Levy is former national sports and pop culture writer, podcaster, radio host and editor, who now works primarily as an audiobook narrator and voice actor, recording several best-selling and award-winning series. His nonfiction focus is on tech, finance, self-help, parenting, childhood learning, and meditation. In fiction, Dan works in romance, fantasy, mystery, military adventure, and LGBTQ stories. His voice acting includes infomercials, advertisements, corporate videos, and more.
Dan worked at several major outlets in his 20-plus years in media, including Bleacher Report, Sporting News and SiriusXM. His articles amassed more than 21 million reads, and his past shows had tens of thousands of daily listeners. He was also a contributor on CNN, HLN, ESPN, and NBC Sports Network and has interviewed everyone from Chuck Norris to Kermit the Frog. His personal YouTube channel has more than 25 million views.
Dan found his way to Wandering Words after spending years constantly live-editing the books he was narrating. He considers this leap into editing an old itch being scratched. He (jokingly?) says he only reads books people pay him to read, and some of his favorite projects include: Counterculture: The Story of America from Bohemia to Hip-Hop by Alex Zamalin, Ran by Michael Stuart, I Hear You by Casey Morales, South Toward Horn by Wes Dannreuther, and Please Come to Boston by Gary Goldstein.
Michael Jarnebro is a copyeditor and proofreader based in the Chicagoland area. He has degrees in philosophy, political science, and international studies from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. As a former paralegal, his favorite part of the job was the proofreading and editing of the hundreds of huge documents he sifted through.
He has collaborated on books anchored in science fiction, fantasy, self-help, spirituality, LGBTQ+ literature, young adult and new adult fiction, and poetry.
He also likes to write, and he likes to read. Some of his favorite authors include Stephen King, China Miéville, and Louis L’Amour. When he’s not dabbling in the wordiverse, he is picking at his classical guitar, running at odd hours, camping in uncomfortable places, or rapaciously doing dad stuff.
Carly Catt is a developmental, content, and copy editor, as well as a proofreader. She lives in Arizona, has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Arizona, and is a member of ACES: The Society for Editing. She works hard to make your writing better while letting your unique author’s voice shine through. She specializes in editing nonfiction with a special interest in these genres and topics: memoir, self-help, business, finance, lifestyle, health/wellness, psychology, medicine, science, LGBTQ, neurodivergence.
Carly is a feminist and an introvert, and she has tons of hobbies: painting, crafting, woodworking, boxing, running, hiking, Zelda video games, piano, violin, writing, reading, and drinking chai tea in cozy sweaters. She's a lifelong learner and forever interested in how our bodies and brains work.
Lily is pursuing a BA in English and Creative Writing from the College of William & Mary.
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Lily spent much of her childhood reading, writing, and growing her passion for the written word. She enjoys helping writers explore the endless possibilities of their work, and curating creative environments for writers to grow.
Apart from editing, Lily reads whenever she gets the chance (mostly literary fiction), participates in community service, and is an avid baseball and football fan.
Lily is thrilled to be a part of the Wandering Words Media team, and looks forward to working with literature of all genres.
Dakota Jackson is an award-winning author, editor, and book publishing representative. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Film Studies from the University of Connecticut, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University.
In her spare time, Dakota can be found reading a wide array of fiction novels or writing one of her own. She has a special interest in LGBTQIA+ narratives, coming of age stories, and any form of found family (bonus points for a dash of the speculative!) Some of her top reads of all time include Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, and The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.
When she isn’t reading, writing, or pretending to do one of the two, Dakota likes Zumba, kickboxing, and binging a good anime. You can find her newest release, The Construction of Shadows, out now!
Kate Zuckerman is a recent graduate of American University, where she earned her BA in Literature with a creative writing specialization.
She spends the majority of her time reading, writing, editing, and forcing her copy of Michelle Zauner’s Crying in H Mart upon every loved one and stranger alike. Outside of that, she loves baking sourdough bread, cuddling with her dog Charlie, drinking copious amounts of coffee, talking about her study abroad semester in Copenhagen, and supporting her two brothers’ theater careers.
Kate is grateful to be a part of this talented team and for the opportunity to help authors along in their journeys.
Neal W. Ferrera is a graduate from Middlesex Community College, currently attending the University of Massachusetts Lowell to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
He enjoys spending countless hours talking about books, video games, and television shows with friends and family. Outside of that, he loves to read about topics such as odd subcultures and astronomy. He is also a writer of historical fiction and dreams of one day having his book on bookshelves everywhere!
Neal is grateful and excited beyond words to be a part of the team and help as many writers he can to become authors.
With a degree in English Language and Literature and a background in nonfiction editing and proofreading, Lois has a keen eye for bringing ideas to life and working closely with authors to do so. With a continuous desire to perfect her craft, she sharpened her copyediting and proofreading skills at the Wandering Wordsmith Academy.
When she's not working on manuscripts, Lois enjoys reading, dancing, and seeing movies. Some of her favorite authors include Austin Kleon, Tim LaHaye, and Brian Tracy, reflecting her passion for growth and self-improvement.
Passionate about books and the craft behind them, Lois finds fulfillment in helping writers sharpen their ideas and see their work reach its full potential. She approaches every project with care, clarity, and consistency, believing that every book has a place on the global stage.
With a background in content writing for many brands, Uti has a keen eye for crafting compelling narratives and optimizing online presence. She honed her copyediting skills at the Wandering Words Academy on the quest to perfect her craft.
When not immersed in manuscripts, Uti can be found with her nose in a book or writing poetry, one of her first loves. Some of her top reads include: The Millionaire Fastlane and Unscripted, by M.J. DeMarco, and The Psychology of Money, by Morgan Housel, reflecting her interest in personal development and financial psychology.
Uti loves nurturing new voices and helping authors bring their visions to life. She finds immense satisfaction in polishing manuscripts and watching them transform from rough drafts to published works that captivate readers.
Emma’s love of words began in play as a toddler, scribbling down nonsensical adventures destined to be shared with her friends once she learned how to write. Poetry was a haven for her angst in middle school, and in high school she branched out into journalism. With college came a plot twist, in the form of a career in horses that terminated after seven years in a glue factory. Eager to get out of the sticky situation, Emma took a formal writing course, rediscovering the old passion.
A lifetime learner, some of her valued instructors are Richard Thomas, Richard Wood, and Jonathan Mayberry. Her top reads include books from Stephen Graham Jones, China Mieville, Neil Gaiman, and Terry Pratchett.
Emma loves teaching at Wandering Words Media, through comments and suggestions in manuscripts, or in one-on-one consultations. Her goal is to show writers what she’s learned, and to share the beauty of diction, the depth of syntax, and the nuances of story as she invites writers to play in their own world.
Dandy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Uyo, and a Diploma in Creative Writing from HD Film Academy. He has been a ghostwriter, SEO content writer, copywriter, editor, screenwriter, and writing coach since 2016.
His love for storytelling was birthed while writing plays and short stories in elementary school, and representing his school in fiction writing competitions. He has authored two novels and counting, and a handful of short stories under different pen names, as well as ghostwriting over fifty books for other authors. Some of his favorite authors are Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Cal Newport, and Stephen King.
Dandy’s favorite thing about working with Wandering Words Media is the exposure to myriad volumes of books across every genre. When he’s not working, Dandy enjoys binge-watching crime series and trying out new recipes in the kitchen.
An electronic music composer turned author, ghostwriter, and editor, TJ writes wild and weird sci-fi/fantasy novels with a heavy pulp influence, as well as writing and consulting on video game narratives and comic books. Writing the script for The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is one of his most treasured accomplishments.
He devotes most of his free time to his four kids, and what’s left goes to his various YouTube channels and working up his skills as an independent solo game developer. TJ’s top books of all time include: The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons, The Gap Cycle by Stephen R. Donaldson, and Nightland Racer by Fenton Wood.
His own flagship series is Hero’s Metal, a sci-fantasy adventure with heavy influences from all of his favorite authors, the Final Fantasy series, Masters of the Universe, and the classic Conan stories by Robert E. Howard.
He thinks the team at Wandering Words Media is an awesome group, packed with talent, and appreciates that everyone is so easy to work with, making every day a breeze.