About the Team
Mike Bray, CEO
Mike Bray boasts three decades of experience in internet marketing, with a specialization in search engine optimization. As the CEO of Wolfpack Publishing, a company he co-founded in 2013 with Western writer L.J. Martin, Mike has demonstrated impressive leadership in the publishing sector. Under his guidance, the company swiftly amassed a significant portfolio of authors and their previous works. By 2016, Wolfpack achieved a remarkable milestone of selling two million books.
Today, Wolfpack Publishing stands as one of America’s fastest-growing publishers. It has earned the honor of being listed twice on Inc. Magazine’s compilation of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. Additionally, it has been featured twice in Publishers Weekly’s roundup of the top 10 fastest-growing publishers in America, even clinching the #1 spot in 2021.
Jake Bray, President
A former educator and artist, Jake Bray spent the last couple of decades in higher education and working in live entertainment as a lighting designer and production manager.
Since joining Wolfpack Publishing, he continues to oversee the business development and distribution for all of its entities—including Love N. Books Press—with a focus on developing in-house properties and connecting with various production partners in audio and film/tv development.
Ellie Folden, Managing Editor
Ellie Folden has been involved in the book industry for over 30 years. Her love of editing books began in high school (back when dinosaurs roamed the earth) and continued into college when she began editing books while working as a paralegal. Her love for authors and readers led her to begin blogging and organizing book events in 2010 while continuing to edit on the sidelines.
In 2018, Ellie dove into the book world full-time for the first time in her long career. She began editing books for Wolfpack Publishing in 2022 and officially joined the team in 2023 as the editorial director for all imprints. She’s now the managing editor for Love N. Books Press, affectionately named and partnered with her original blog and events, Love N. Books.
Ellie is most happy hiding behind a computer diving into authors’ words and cleaning them up. Her dry sense of humor keeps everyone guessing, and you can count on her to be the one to say something inappropriate. If you ever see Ellie not wearing a hoodie, call the authorities—something is wrong.
Patience Bramlett, Managing Production Editor
Patience Bramlett is a book lover and romance enthusiast through and through. With over five years of experience in the publishing industry, as well as sharp eye for detail and a deep appreciation for great storytelling, she oversees the production of steamy romances, heartwarming tales, and everything in between. She’s the fairy godmother for all things publishing, and she prides herself on meeting every due date that hits her desk.
When she isn’t immersed in the world of hopeless romanticism, you can find her snuggled up at home with the two loves of her life, her nerdy husband and adorable daughter. And if you happen to spot her racing around town, don’t worry—she’s just frantically in pursuit of the next great cup of coffee.