Meet the Team

Jasmina Coric

Editor and Founder

Jasmina studied Creative Writing and English Literature at University of Kent, where her main research interests were fiction and poetry. After working at Bryan House Publishing, Jasmina decided to start her own company, Little Lion Press. She is currently completing a master’s at King’s College London in Contemporary Literature, Theory, and Culture with a specific interest in cultural trauma.

Arianna Bernardo

Publicity and Marketing

Arianna is a recent graduate from the University of Stirling, where she studied History and English. When Arianna is not reading or posting to her bookstagram, she can be found browsing TikTok for new recipe inspirations. Working at Little Lion Press is her first job in publishing.

David F. Balog

Commissioning Editor

David is an avid reader of many genres, from mythology to non-fiction to fantasy. He believes that stories are underpinned by the same themes, primarily the constant striving of the individual to become a better person. David joined Little Lion Press in 2022 as a commissioning publisher in the hopes of helping more writers share their stories.

Haley Kilgour

Commissioning Publisher

Haley is a marine biologist by trade with a minor in English. She enjoys writing fantasy, but has projects in the works across a variety of genres. When not reading, she can often be found underwater or in a mermaid tail.