Lauren Magnussen

(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)

Lauren has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English language and literature. Now in her sixth year with Amplify, she continues to coax out the very best in all of her projects. From research-heavy tomes to thought leadership, design-laden coffee table books, and literary fiction, she is comfortable with and passionate about myriad genres across the publishing landscape. When not splitting her time between Virginia and South Carolina, you can find Lauren rockhounding in the mountains or directing short plays.

You can reach her at lauren@amplifypublishing.com.

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Jenna Scafuri

(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)

Jenna is a seasoned editor and writer with a passion for turning ideas and manuscripts into printed books. With nearly fifteen years of experience in editing and publishing, Jenna specializes in advocating for her authors and making sure their unique voices are reflected in their prose. At Amplify Publishing Group, she enjoys guiding authors through every step of production and demystifying the publication process along the way. Jenna has a BA in English from Michigan State University, where she studied publishing, creative writing, and professional writing, and worked for several literary journals on campus. Before joining APG, her love of the written word led her to enjoy an editorial career in the fields of aviation/aerospace, corrections, and education.

You can reach her at jenna@amplifypublishing.com.

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Brandon Coward

(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)

Brandon is a veteran editor whose experience in publishing includes helping bring New York Times bestsellers of all kinds to life at a top New York publisher and literary agency. His favorite part about working with authors is making their dreams come true. Prior to entering the world of books, he helped lead the production and copyediting operations of a daily newspaper. In his spare time, he enjoys playing racquetball and taking his daughter to Washington Nationals baseball games.

You can reach him at brandon@amplifypublishing.com.

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Myles Schrag

(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)

Myles has been helping authors tell their stories for more than twenty years, in acquisitions and as a developmental editor, ghostwriter, and writing coach. He has authored or edited eight books himself and is grateful for the variety of genres and topics that he encounters every day with Amplify Publishing Group. Myles has a BA in English and minor in communications from Goshen (Ind.) College and an MS in kinesiology from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He loves living the outdoor life in Flagstaff, Arizona.

You can reach him at myles@amplifypublishing.com.

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Devon Lord

(Posted on Thursday, February 5, 2026)

Devon Lord is an experienced editor who turned her curiosity and love of history into a career guiding authors as they tell their own stories. Since 2013, she has worked hand-in-hand with creators to develop, edit, and publish books in a variety of genres, including trade and academic nonfiction, literary fiction, children’s books, and photography. Previously, she worked for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press and Gibbs Smith Publisher in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as the State Department and Smithsonian in Washington, DC. She earned an MA from Georgetown University and a BA from the University of Texas.

Having moved (almost) from coast to coast, she now calls Destin, Florida, home, where you can find her reading, sewing, and walking her dogs on the beach.

You can reach her at devon@amplifypublishing.com.

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Jack Callahan

(Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025)

Jack has spent much of his life reading, writing, and thinking about what makes a good story. Now with Amplify as a production editor, he works closely with our authors to make each book the best it can be. He holds a BA in journalism from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing an MFA in writing popular fiction from Seton Hill University. Jack is a U.S Army veteran and currently serving as an officer in the Army National Guard. When he isn’t in uniform or the office, he is usually running, lifting, or spending time with his wife and their two dogs.

You can reach him at jack@amplifypublishing.com.

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Gillian Barth

(Posted on Friday, October 21, 2022)

Ever since Gillian was little, she’s always enjoyed reading books. She didn’t always know that publishing was the career meant for her, but now that she works at Amplify Publishing Group as a production editor, she can’t imagine working anywhere else. Gillian received her BA in history and BA in English from Virginia Tech, where she helped publish her senior history seminar’s monograph on women’s history and worked as a student editor for the history department’s student-run academic journal. After Virginia Tech, Gillian completed the Columbia Publishing Course where she earned her certificate in publishing.

You can reach her at gillian@amplifypublishing.com.

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Camma Duhamell

(Posted on Monday, July 28, 2025)

A lifelong lover of literature, Camma is living her greatest dream helping authors turn their book ideas into a published reality.  A passionate professional with a deep love for creating beautiful, quality books with an impact, she guides authors through each stage of the process. Prior to her experience in production, she worked in acquisitions for another hybrid publisher, and this breadth of understanding in the industry affords her a unique perspective about how to effectively manage many projects while prioritizing author needs.

Camma received her BA in English with a focus on technical and professional writing from Indiana University and is on track to complete an MA in English language and literature from the same university, where she managed the literary journal, Tributaries: A Journal of Creative Arts. In her free time, she enjoys reading historical fiction and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons, studying Japanese, and continuing a family legacy of crafty women through creating all things fiber arts, from knitting to crochet and cross stitch. She lives in Northwest Indiana with her family.

You can reach her at camma@amplifypublishing.com.

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Isabelle Harrison Bregman

(Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025)

Isabelle has been an avid reader and writer since childhood, with a lifelong passion for storytelling. In addition to her love for books, she enjoys skiing, theater, crafts, and travel. When she’s not immersed in her work or creative projects, Isabelle enjoys spending time with her black lab, Maeven, who keeps her company on many of her outdoor adventures.

Isabelle holds a BA in English with a concentration in creative writing from Colby College, where she also pursued a minor in theater and dance. Prior to joining Amplify, Isabelle worked in various publishing-related roles, including at the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency and Mr. B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. She also created her own line of coloring books featuring resort towns in Georgia, South Carolina, and New York. Isabelle is excited to continue supporting authors in bringing their creative visions to life.

You can reach her at isabelle@amplifypublishing.com.

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