Fanning the Flame: An Interview with the Founder of Flame of Faith Publishing

1. Hello, and welcome to Be the Blaze! I’m excited to be talking with Hannah Grace Staton, Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Flame of Faith Publishing. To begin, could you tell readers a little about the team behind Flame of Faith Publishing, when you first came up with the idea of a publishing house, and when it was first launched?

Flame of Faith Publishing currently comprises an all-teen team of four: two co-editors, Asabella Graves and Aaron J. Lockard; our marketing director, Rachel M. Adams; and myself. 

I couldn’t tell you the exact date when I first had the idea of starting my own publishing company, but it’s something I’ve had in the back of my mind for years, waiting for just the right time to bring it to light.

I posted my idea for this project on the Young Writer’s Workshop community in September 2025, and within a few weeks, the team had been assembled and was starting to work together. Seeing how all the pieces came together so quickly after the spark of that initial idea, I believe that God had been preparing us all along for this very moment. 

2. What inspired Flame of Faith Publishing and how did your theme verse (2 Timothy 1:6) shape what you want to do with this mission?

We tossed around a handful of ideas in our first team meeting, and after some discussion, we chose that name since it best captured our mission and also tied in well with the theme verse we had decided on.

That verse, 2 Timothy 1:6, reflects our deep desire to stir up faith in others’ hearts (particularly fellow young believers) as well as our firm belief that the faith is already there—it just needs to be fanned into flame.

3. How does your picture of flickering embers, a single candle, a steady flame, and big fire link to the kinds of books you want to publish — and should the pieces reflect a Christian faith perspective or tie into themes of boldness in faith?

The imagery of different kinds of fire is meant to represent varying stages of faith. We know that everyone is at a different place in their relationship with God, and we want the books we publish to meet readers where they are while nudging them toward a deeper faith. Our goal is to welcome young Christian writers who are passionate about their faith and provide a platform for them to share that with others.

4. What kind of writing (devotions, stories, articles, poems, nonfiction, etc…) can young writers submit for your first book, Carry the Flame: Reflections Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk? (For those unfamiliar: Charlie Kirk (1993–2025), founder of Turning Point USA, was a passionate advocate for faith, freedom, and conservative values among young people. He was tragically assassinated in September 2025.)

Our first book, Carry the Flame, is a nonfiction anthology. We’re looking for young writers to submit their work in three categories: articles (formal thoughts on in-depth topics), personal reflections (stories about how Charlie’s life has impacted them), and poems. 

5. What are the guidelines young writers will have to follow if they submit something for your first book, Carry the Flame: Reflections Honoring the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk?

Our guidelines are a bit detailed, so I won’t list them here, but you can find them on our submission forms:

~ Article Submission Form

~ Personal Reflection Submission Form

~ Poetry Submission Form

We also have writing prompts specific to each category; that’s why there’s a separate form for each one.

6. What ages count as "young authors" for you? Do you have any special tips for teens, young adults, or people publishing their first book? 

For this book, we wanted to focus on the Gen Z age group, since we are the generation Charlie Kirk primarily spoke to. So the age range for our authors and audience is 14–25.

I’m still new to this—while I have been part of the publishing process for a few other books (either as a contributor or as an editor), this will be the first time I’ve headed up the process of publishing a book from start to finish. Therefore, I don’t have a ton of advice from the perspective of having loads of experience. As someone who’s just getting started, my biggest word of advice is this: don’t be afraid to start where you are. If God is calling you to write and publish a book, then go for it! Don’t let your age stop you. There are certain challenges that come with publishing young (a main one being others’ expectations), but they don’t have to be a barrier. Choose to see obstacles as opportunities to grow, and you’ll never lose a chance to learn. 

7.  What do you envision Flame of Faith Publishing becoming in the years ahead and what's your big dream for the authors and readers who get involved with Flame of Faith Publishing? How do you hope to see this "wildfire" of faith keep spreading? 

I haven’t given it a lot of thought yet, but my heart’s desire is for Flame of Faith Publishing to have a reputation for producing quality books that stir readers’ minds, reach into their hearts, and speak to their souls. I pray that each book will light a fresh spark of faith inside everyone who picks it up.

8. Where can readers and young writers find you online?

You can keep up with Flame of Faith Publishing on our Substack. That’s where you’ll get all the information about our current project, Carry the Flame, as well as future projects. You can also find monthly articles by team members on topics relevant to today’s young believers. 

If you’d like to read more from me specifically, you can head over to my blog, The Grace Space, where I post devotionals, song lists, and stories that encourage, challenge, and inspire. Currently, I’m sharing a series called “Thoughts Before Twenty,” in which I share my perspective on various topics as a Christian teen.

9. Thanks for doing this interview! Any last words for our readers?

Thanks so much for having me, Jacqueline!

Never be afraid to stand for what is true. God’s Spirit is always with you!

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I hope you enjoyed this amazing interview with Hannah Grace Staton, and don't forget to check out her blog at https://the-grace-space.net. Thanks for reading!