Our Team
Our small professional team brings depth of experience, disciplined process, and creative insight to every book and manuscript we undertake. We combine editorial rigor with thoughtful design and strategic perspective, ensuring that each project receives careful attention from concept through completion. With backgrounds in writing, publishing, policy, and the arts, we understand both the craft of shaping language and the larger purpose of bringing meaningful work into the world. We work collaboratively and deliberately, honoring the author’s voice while strengthening structure, clarity, and impact. The result is not simply a finished manuscript, but a carefully developed work positioned to endure, resonate, and contribute with integrity.
Don Iannone, Managing Editor
Donald T. Iannone, Ph.D., is the Founder and Managing Editor of Wisdom Work Press, where he brings decades of experience in writing, public policy, economic development, and the arts to the publishing process. As the author of over 30 books spanning poetry, nonfiction, fiction, and photographic essays, he understands both the creative and structural demands of serious writing. His editorial approach is grounded in intellectual rigor, clarity of voice, and respect for a manuscript's deeper purpose.
With academic training in philosophy and divinity, Don approaches editing as both craft and discernment, helping authors refine their ideas while preserving their distinctive voice. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to thoughtful inquiry, cultural renewal, and the enduring power of the written word.
Mary Iannone, Administrative Manager
Mary Iannone worked in healthcare administration for 34 years at the Cleveland Clinic. During that time, she managed enterprise-wide operations, institutes, and departments. She oversaw operations, marketing, branding, and finance. Mary manages the daily operations of Wisdom Work Press and works alongside Don Iannone, her husband, on all aspects of the business. Mary is a graduate of Bowling Green State University and the Executive Leadership Institute at Case Western Reserve University.
Laura Hettinger, Consulting Editor
Laura Hettinger provides editorial services to clients, ranging from in-depth development editing to proofreading and line editing. She has worked as an editorial consultant for 6 years for numerous clients and publishing organizations. She has a M.A. (Hons) in English and Writing from the University of Birmingham in the UK. She resides in Birmingham. Laura is working on her first novel.