Team

Mel Torrefranca

Author / Founder of Lost Island Press

Mel Torrefranca is a full-time author and founder of Lost Island Press. Her books feature morally gray characters, bold endings, and a pinch of awkward humor. Mel discovered her passion for writing at the age of seven and published her debut novel Leaving Wishville during high school. She also drinks way too many lattes.

Katie Flanagan

Director / Copy Editor

Katie Flanagan is a college student with a passion for writing and editing fiction. Several literary magazines have published her work. She plays an important role behind the scenes at Lost Island Press by reviewing submissions during contests, managing social media profiles, and ensuring our books are ready to launch. Katie is involved in both our technical and creative project decisions.

Oliver Halloway

Assistant / Communications Manager

Oliver Halloway is a psychology major with a love for sci-fi and fantasy novels. At Lost Island, he manages digital communication, coordinates side projects, and writes blog posts about the publishing industry. In his free time, he can be found on the soccer field, playing indie video games, and taking his cat Luna on walks (yes, she has a leash and everything).

Lu_nii

Composer & Producer

Min Thu Aung, known as Lu_nii, is an audio engineer and music producer from Burma, now based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He specializes in song recording and production, crafting immersive soundscapes for Lost Island Press music playlists, audiobooks, and other original media. He has experience working in studios with artists and assisting with voiceover recording, dubbing, and synchronization. Lu_nii continues to explore new creative projects and collaborations.