At Coffee House Writers, the Chief Editors play a pivotal role in the seamless operation of our team. These dedicated leaders oversee every aspect, from managing current writers to coordinating the efforts of admin staff, including editors, poetry editors, and teams in advertising and recruiting. Working tirelessly year-round, the Chief Editors ensure accountability, foster a respectful work environment, and maintain the high standards that define Coffee House Writers.

Lisa Mildon

Chief Executive Officer

Lisa Mildon (along with her husband, Ian) took ownership of Coffee House Writers on January 1, 2022. One of the original editors and writers when CHW opened its doors in 2017, Lisa has always had a passion for mentoring editors and writers and was the natural choice to take up the reins. Exhibiting her mastery of the written word while at university, she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire University Summa Cum Laude in 2018 as well as was a member of two honor societies, The National Society of Leadership and Success and Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.  Lisa wants to take her knowledge and skills to empower her fellow creatives to a more fulfilling career in the written arts.

Lisa is not only the co-CEO of Coffee House Writers but also takes an active part in the recruitment process. She loves mentoring fellow creatives and couldn’t wait to bring new talent on board. She is currently a member of SNHU’s Liberal Arts Advisory Board, where she participates and discusses how to improve the curriculum and overall experience for Liberal Arts students.

Lisa brings several years of managerial experience from the information technology realm. She led the Help Desk team and was a team lead of Desktop Support for a major university. Lisa also brings many years of project management experience and knows how to organize efficiently and develop businesses.

Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.

Benjamin Franklin

Michelle Naragon

Editor-in-Chief

Since September 2019, Michelle has written for Coffee House Writers and held various editorial positions, including her current role as Editor-in-Chief.

Books have always been her passion. By pursuing a degree in literary study and creative storytelling, she followed her passion for books and writing, earning a dual BA and dual MA in English & Creative Writing, specializing in fiction. She also has a background in fine art drawing, painting, and art history.

When Michelle isn’t hanging around CHW, Michelle is a freelance fiction book editor at Bookish by Nature, specializing in manuscript evaluations, developmental editing, and line editing. She’s a literary lover, book dragon, and word witch who is fiercely dedicated to helping writers bring out the best in their work.

She has over seven years of experience in story creation, editing multiple genres, and helping authors create, cultivate, and professionally polish their stories, from the big picture to story flow, character development, and more. She also enjoys painting, drawing, gardening, drinking copious amounts of coffee, traveling, and wine!

The first draft of anything is shit.

Ernest Hemingway

Write without fear. Edit without mercy.

Tom Albrighton