Meet the Team
About United House
Publishing
We are a team of writers, editors, coaches, and dreamers — united by a calling to help Christian authors share the stories God has placed on their hearts.
Founder & Publisher
Amber Olafsson
Amber is the founder and dreamer behind United House Publishing — a company she started after publishing her first book and realizing, "Wait, more people need help doing this!" Ten books later, she's still passionate about guiding Christian authors from idea to impact with clarity, confidence, and Holy Spirit fire.
Amber is a Kingdom entrepreneur, author, speaker, and storyteller fueled by Jesus and just the right amount of coffee. Together with her husband, she co-founded United House Ministries and Allegiance Coffee company. They live in the greater Charlotte, NC area with their three world-changing kids, an ever-growing list of farm animals, a whole lot of grace, and probably something in the crockpot.
When she's not helping others tell their stories, you'll find her on the back patio with a good book and a strong cup of coffee. Check out her bestselling book, I'll Say Yes, and follow her on Instagram @amberolafsson.
Our Team
The people behind the pages
Jessica Russell
General Manager
Jessica is a wife of 18 years, homeschooling mom to 4 boys, and part-time bookkeeper. As General Manager for UHP, she gets to spend her days doing some of her favorite things — reading and helping others share the love of Jesus.
Sharla Hallett
Editor
Formally an elementary teacher for twenty-three years, Sharla enjoys her new role editing at UHP. She has a passion for people to understand and connect with their true identity in Christ.
Corrine Watson
Content Editor
Corrine is a freelance writer and editor based in Charlotte, NC and a Reviews Editor for West Trade Review. She studied English Literature and Creative Writing at Queens University and serves on the production team at Elevation Church.
Sydney Wilson
Content Editor
Sydney lives in southern Indiana with her husband and two children. Along with serving as a Content Editor for UHP, she is the Discipleship Ministries Coordinator at her church and leads the young adult and college ministry.
Ashley Ferris
Author Coach
Ashley is a wife and mom living a life obsessed with learning to embrace the wild process of becoming holy. She is the author of The Fabulous Journey and host of the Embracing the Wild podcast.
Erin Shaw
Editor in Chief
Erin is an English Language Arts teacher in Clarkston, Michigan, with a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a Master's in Counseling from Oakland University. She has extensive training in analytical and creative writing.
Talitha McGuiness
Graphic Designer / Content Writer / Editor
Talitha is a mom of four, business owner, wife of 22 years, freelance graphic designer, and content writer. She is also co-owner of Magnolia Grove, a spa and wellness collective in China Grove, NC.
Our Approach
How We're Unique
Some things need to change. How to publish a book is one.
The publishing industry is changing, and if you want to publish a book, you can. Our heart as a Christian publishing house is to change this industry. We ensure the books which come out of our house are life-giving, done with excellence, and unite the body of Christ. We truly want to help get these world-changing messages out, no matter what the platform size or financial situation.
United House Publishing
A membership-based hybrid publishing house. No literary agent required. No pay advance to repay. A membership fee covers personalized author coaching, continual writing training, and access to our author community for the duration of the publishing process. Once the book is released, no more membership fee.
Traditional Publishing
Author must be represented by a literary agent, who requires a large following and polished manuscript or proposal. Traditional houses pay advances — which authors typically must earn back before seeing royalties. The literary agent also takes a cut.
Pay-to-Publish
Charge a large fee upfront, then take a cut of every book sold. United House's self-publishing service runs at roughly half the starting cost of typical pay-to-publish companies, and we only take 10% of royalties post-publication.
Who We Are & How We Operate
Our Culture Points
These are the values and beliefs that guide everything we do at United House Publishing — from how we treat our authors to how we make every decision.
We are life-giving in all that we say and do.
Ephesians 4:29
We are not divided by our differences, but rather united by our King: Jesus.
1 Tim 6:15 · Ephesians 4:4-6
We believe God's way is the best way.
Romans 12:2
We empower people to fulfill their God-given purpose.
Ephesians 2:10 · 1 Pet 4:10
We strive to be spirit-led and prayerful with every decision we make.
Gal 5:25 · James 1:5
We are rooted in God's Love.
Eph 3:17-18
We know that with God ALL THINGS are possible.
Matt 19:26
We make pursuing dreams FUN.
Neh 8:10b
We believe the Word is a weapon and there is power in praise.
Ps 149:6-9
We are teachable.
Prov 13:10, 18b
We find our identity in Christ alone: In Him we are Children of God, forgiven, righteous, beloved, holy and free.
Ephesians 1:4-8 · Romans 4:24
Community & Generosity
Giving Back
Giving to others is a part of the fabric of who we are at United House Publishing. We not only give authors a chance to share their world-changing messages, but we want to give to those in need. When you partner with UHP, you are giving back to people who are desperately hoping help will come.
Our hearts have been turned towards children and adults who have mental, physical, and emotional impairments. A percentage of all book sales and membership profits goes towards the disabled community through our ministry partnerships.
We are honored to support:
Dutton Farm
A ministry serving people with disabilities through meaningful work and community.
duttonfarm.org →Wings of Eagles Ranch
A therapeutic horseback riding ministry bringing hope and healing to those with special needs.
wingsofeaglesranch.org →Hope Heals
A ministry of hope and community for those facing disability, chronic illness, and suffering.
hopeheals.com →