Cheri Cowell, Founder of EABooks, now serves authors through acquisitions for EABooks. She is a multi-published author with her first book, published by Beacon Hill, Direction: Discernment for the Decisions of Your Life still a favorite for small group studies. Additionally, she has two Bible studies (AMG), Parables and Word Pictures in the Following God series, and One Story, One Mission, One God. Her biggest claim to fame is a hardcover devotional book (Zondervan), 365 Devotions for Peace, which was carried in Cracker Barrel. She is a prolific article writer (700+) and loves teaching and encouraging authors in their writing journey. Cheri lives in Orlando with her husband, Randy, and loves traveling.
Cheri@eabookspublishing.com
Dawn Stephens is an award-winning author, illustrator, speaker, and CEO of EA Books. Passionate about helping Christian creatives discover, develop, and share the stories God has placed within them, she combines decades of experience in education, leadership, and publishing to equip authors for success. She created the beloved Potter’s Vessels children’s book series and regularly speaks at conferences and workshops, encouraging writers to boldly pursue their God-given calling and create books that inspire faith and transform lives.
Dawn lives in an 1891 Cotton Mill in Raleigh, NC, when she’s not on the road visiting her daughters and five adorable grandchildren.
dstephens@eabookspublishing.com
Robin Black holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parsons School of Design in New York City and brings more than 45 years of publication design experience to EA Books Publishing. She considers it a privilege to use her God-given creative gifts to help Christian authors share messages of hope, truth, and transformation through beautifully designed books. For Robin, design is more than a profession—it’s a calling and an act of stewardship.
When she’s not designing, she enjoys creating mixed-media art, handcrafted jewelry, knitted works, and greeting cards, while cherishing time with her husband, Keven, their studio buddy Bentley, family, and friends in beautiful North Carolina.
Robin@eabookspublishing.com
Jeanette Gardner Littleton has been an editor since she was 21 and a nationally published author since she was 15. She has edited for Youth for Christ, the Church of the Nazarene corporate headquarters, Moody Publishers, and Christianity Today, Inc., focusing on publication and book editing, as well as social media and web content management. She has published more than 5,000 articles and several books. She has also edited books for Guideposts, Bethany House, Thomas Nelson, Adams Media, CLC Publishing, and others.
She enjoys collecting vintage watches, pinball machines, and Seeburg jukeboxes; spending time with her young-adult kids; and connecting with other writers through the Heart of America Christian Writers Network.
Jeanette@EABooksPublishing.com
Rebecca Ford is the Marketing Director at EA Books Publishing, where she has spent the past six years helping authors share their stories and connect with readers. After studying Professional Writing at Taylor University, Rebecca joined EA Books as an Author Liaison, guiding writers through the publishing process.
Today, she focuses on helping authors expand their reach, attract new readers, and effectively market their books. With a passion for storytelling and a heart for serving writers, Rebecca is committed to helping authors share their God-given messages and achieve their publishing and marketing goals with confidence and purpose.
Rebecca.f@EABooksPublishing.com
John Copeland serves as Audiobook Director for EA Books Publishing, helping Christian authors extend their message through professionally produced audiobooks. With more than 40 years of experience in broadcasting, audio and video production, voiceover, and audiobook narration, he combines technical excellence with a passion for bringing stories to life.
John considers it a privilege to help authors share God’s truth and hope with listeners worldwide, ensuring each audiobook reflects the heart behind the message.
Outside the studio, he treasures time with his wife, Laurie, and their family, especially his grandchildren.
John@eabookspublishing.com
Trisha Caldwell is an acquisitions editor. She enjoys helping authors share their God-given stories. Her writing journey began with managing a Christian bookstore newsletter. Her first book, Add to Your Faith is about Christian Living, In another book, Even So, A Journey Through Storms, she writes about her cancer journey. She is also the author of two children’s books: Whispering with the Moon and Playing with the Moon.
After completing courses in publishing and creative writing, Trisha felt God leading her back to EA Books—not only to publish her books, but to encourage other authors.
Trisha loves tending her flower gardens.
trisha@eabookspublishing.com
Dave O’Connell has brought children’s stories to life as an illustrator with EA Books for more than ten years. He is passionate about working closely with authors to capture their vision and create illustrations that enhance their stories.
Dave studied at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit and spent 32 years as a storyboard artist with Skidmore Studio, contributing to television commercials, including several Super Bowl ads. Today, he freelances as a storyboard artist, illustrator, and commissioned painter. Dave also shares his creativity through art talks at churches, camps, and youth events. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.
View his work at soevad.com
Rachel Ford brings creativity and marketing expertise to the EA Books team, helping authors develop compelling sales material and marketing content designed to connect with readers and sell books. She enjoys transforming an author’s message into engaging promotional pieces that clearly communicate the heart and value of their work.
By day, Rachel works as a Customer Support Operations Manager, while her evenings are devoted to creative marketing projects. She lives in the MIdwest with her husbandand two dogs. Outside of work, Rachel is a passionate dog lover, coffee shop enthusiast, and self-proclaimed conoisseur of grocery store sushi.
Rachel@EABookspublishing.com
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