Lily Drew
Project Manager, Munn Avenue Press
Lily Drew brings storytelling instincts, relentless follow-through, and creative production experience to her role as Project Manager at Munn Avenue Press. With a background in screenwriting—where she’s co-written with icons like Nicolas Cage and developed projects with top industry names—Lily knows what it takes to shape a powerful narrative and shepherd it through every stage of production.
At Munn Avenue Press, she oversees the full publishing journey: from editing and formatting to design timelines, launch planning, and sales strategy execution. She collaborates with authors, editors, designers, and marketing teams to ensure every title not only gets published, but gets positioned to succeed. Whether it’s organizing Amazon page optimization, coordinating cover design feedback, or keeping multi-channel distribution on track, Lily leads with heart, grit, and a screenwriter’s precision.
Lily’s creative career has taken her from Cannes-winning ad campaigns (Escape from the Office for Apple) to short films for Megan Thee Stallion, to producing West End theater. But her commitment to storytelling has always been rooted in one core belief: that great stories can shift perspectives and bring people home to themselves. At Munn Avenue, she uses that belief to help authors bring their books to life with clarity, momentum, and impact. She describes herself as “stubborn in the best way”—a creative who refuses to give up when the story matters. That same drive fuels her work at Munn Avenue Press, where authors benefit not just from her project management, but from her passion for every detail that makes a book unforgettable.
Chris Sebes brings more than three decades of diverse media experience to Munn Avenue Press, with a career spanning print design, web development, video production, photography, audio engineering, and digital storytelling. What began in 1992 as a passion for graphic design evolved into a lifelong journey across nearly every corner of the media world.
Chris got his start at a top-tier ad agency, collaborating with teams on projects for major brands like AT&T, American Express, and Hasbro, where he became a trusted contributor in digital innovation and interactive media. From helping build one of the first 500 websites on the Internet to supporting national TV commercial productions, Chris has always been ahead of the curve—adapting, learning, and contributing to high-impact creative work.
Throughout his career, he’s played key roles in multimedia projects for clients such as BMW, Johns Hopkins, and Jim Henson Studios. His work has included high-end studio shoots, voiceover engineering, and photography for live events and product features. He’s collaborated with talent including Michael Strahan, Sherri Shepherd, Rev Run, and the Kardashians on a range of commercial, promotional, and educational audio projects.
Chris also runs his own creative studio, Chris Sebes Design, where he partners with businesses and creatives to bring their visions to life through video, web, photography, and print.
At Munn Avenue Press, Chris blends technical precision with artistic intuition, working closely with the team to elevate every project—whether he’s co-directing a virtual tour, capturing author portraits, refining a manuscript layout, or building visual assets for a book launch. His collaborative approach ensures that every detail reflects the heart of the story being told.
Chris Sebes
Multimedia Producer & Creative Partner
Carrie Pierce
Marketing Manager
Carrie Pierce is the Marketing Manager at Munn Avenue Press, where she helps authors sell their books through smart, data-driven strategy—especially on Amazon. A former client, Carrie first partnered with Munn Avenue to launch her own book, Handwritten Notes: Learn How a Small Powerful Act Can Enrich Your Life. With Charlie’s guidance, the book became an Amazon bestseller. She was so impressed by his integrity, insight, and results-driven approach that she joined the team soon after.
Carrie brings over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing, earned during her award-winning real estate career, where she built a thriving referral-based business grounded in trust, research, and relationship-driven service. She also owned and self-managed a portfolio of more than 15 rental properties—an experience that sharpened her skills in long-term planning, client communication, and marketing under pressure. Her success has always been rooted in clarity, consistency, and the ability to position and promote with both heart and strategy.
At Munn Avenue Press, Carrie applies that same mindset to publishing—combining creativity with performance-driven marketing. She works the nuances of Amazon ads with hands-on expertise, helping authors position their books for maximum visibility and long-term sales. From backend metadata and category strategy to campaign setup, testing, and optimization, Carrie ensures every book gets its best shot at success. Carrie holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a certified business coach who has helped professionals and entrepreneurs clarify goals, overcome overwhelm, and take consistent action toward growth. She currently lives in Chalfont, PA with her three daughters.
Jess Marony brings over 25 years of professional graphic design experience to the world of book publishing, with a specialized focus on cover design for the past five. A lifelong lover of books (her first job was in a bookstore), Jess has always appreciated the impact a compelling cover can have on a reader—and on a book’s success.
Her design work spans all genres, from sleek, minimalist business titles to richly layered fiction, sci-fi, romance, and biography. Known for her keen eye for typography and layout, Jess treats each project like a creative puzzle—carefully balancing imagery, fonts, and feel to bring an author’s vision to life. For her, nothing beats the moment when a cover clicks into place and an author is thrilled with the result.
Jess has created covers for a wide range of authors, including Bob Katz, Scott Mariani, Carmine Vittoria, Cash Nickerson, Michael Lewis, Art Shulman, and Charles Levin.
Jessica Marony
Cover Designer
Celina De León
Writer, Editor, Publicist
Celina De León (she/her) is a versatile content creator with over 25 years of experience across publishing, journalism, public relations, and digital strategy. She has ghostwritten more than 20 memoirs, biographies, and founder stories for a diverse range of clients, including those whose work has been featured in outlets such as HuffPost, School Library Journal, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
As a publicist and strategist, Celina partners with authors, artists, and thought leaders to build strong, authentic platforms through earned media, brand development, and tailored digital campaigns. Her efforts have landed coverage in outlets like The New York Times and Lambda Literary, and one of her author website designs was selected by the U.S. Library of Congress for archiving.
She currently serves as a writer and editor for Jobs for the Future and The Center for Cartoon Studies and regularly collaborates with independent presses such as Munn Avenue Press. Passionate about initiatives that uplift underrepresented voices, Celina volunteers with Lez Run and Hilltop Books in Philadelphia.
She holds an M.A. in human rights from Columbia University and a B.A. in journalism from Northeastern University. Known for her thoughtful approach and collaborative spirit, Celina excels at amplifying stories that make a difference.
Neil brings decades of creative leadership to Munn Avenue Press, where he serves as Project Manager with a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of brand voice. A veteran copywriter and communications strategist, Neil has worked with iconic brands like Lexus, Land Rover, Subaru, Rolls-Royce, and Sony, helping them craft messages that connect and inspire.
With a background in journalism, automotive marketing, and creative direction, Neil guides Munn Avenue Press projects from concept to completion—ensuring that each book is not only beautifully written but also positioned for impact. As a published author himself (under the pen name Neil MacNeill), he understands the author’s journey and brings both empathy and precision to every manuscript he supports.
Neil lives in New Jersey with his wife, Martha, and balances his professional life with a passion for British history, classic cars, and compelling storytelling.
Neil M. Szigethy
Project Manager