The Authors
Who We Are
Alyse Diamond
Alyse Diamond is an author and artist from Utah, now living in Oregon with her family. She writes memoir, women’s fiction, children’s books, and meditations, drawing inspiration from the landscapes that shaped her and the quiet rhythms of her life in the Pacific Northwest. Her work is grounded in clarity, honesty, and a deep sense of place, reflecting both her creative practice and her background in healthcare. Through Mountaintop Books, she continues to build a growing catalog of stories that explore resilience, belonging, and the many ways a life can unfold.
Aryn Teresa
Aryn Teresa is a writer and illustrator from Utah, now living in Oregon and studying Creative Writing and Cinema at Willamette University. She works across poetry and fiction, often drawn to nostalgic themes and pieces that pair language with visual elements. Her illustrations frequently accompany her stories and poems, creating a layered, expressive style that reflects her curiosity about memory, identity, and the small moments that shape a life. As part of Mountaintop Books, she is developing early collections that blend image, story, and emotion in her own emerging voice.
Steven Stanley
Steven Stanley is an emerging writer living in Oregon, where he is exploring both fiction and memoir as ways to understand his own healing and growth. His work is shaped by the emotional self‑knowledge he’s gained in recent years and by his experience as a devoted girl dad. He’s developing early projects that weave together personal reflection, imaginative storytelling, and books created especially for his daughters. As part of Mountaintop Books, he is beginning to shape a voice rooted in honesty, curiosity, and the quiet work of becoming himself.