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Mary Weber and C.J. Redwine, bestselling authors and business strategists. Together they own The Writer's Sanctuary, The Teen Authors Institute, and Fig & Willow Collective, a boutique business and author strategy firm.

We’re two bestselling authors, businesswomen, and next-level marketing strategists who believe in the unparalleled power of story.

Over the years, we’ve worked with Hollywood actors, newbie authors, small-town business We’re two bestselling authors, businesswomen, and next-level strategists who believe in the unparalleled power of story to build not just books—but brands, businesses, and careers.

The truth is, lots of people think success comes from buying a logo, hiring a publicist, or tossing up a pretty website.

That’s what people assume we do.

Except looking fancy online doesn’t earn you sales, build a career, or grow a loyal community. Sooner or later, people realize they’re missing the deeper strategy, story, and systems needed to create a SUSTAINABLE and EFFECTIVE plan for growth.

That’s what we really do.

With over twenty years of combined experience in publishing, marketing, and entrepreneurship—as an award-winning and NYT bestselling duo who’ve written marketing plans for Big 5 publishers, developed college-level curriculum, created proposals for books, films, and audiobooks, helped actors and authors land agents, and partnered with brands like Audible, Hollywood, Hallmark, Disney, and the Huffington Post—we bring the full weight of our experience to every consulting call, website build, or business strategy session.

The kind of strategy that’s smart, easy to implement, and effective as all get out.

If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Feel free to reach out and put yourself on track to high impact.

So, does that mean we’re about to become your best friends?

Yes. Yes, it does.

Mary Weber and C.J. Redwine are award-winning, bestselling authors and business consultants whose expertise spans publishing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Together, they merge bold creativity with proven strategy to ensure your business doesn’t just get noticed, it gets remembered.

Because real success isn’t about hustling harder—it’s about building smarter, scaling with intention, and leveraging the right strategy at the right time. That’s exactly what they deliver at Fig & Willow.

When they’re not consulting, Mary and C.J. run The Writer’s Sanctuary from opposite sides of the continent, debate the merits of various TV shows and baked goods, and generally get up to plenty of cat-related mischief.

Meet the Team

  • Mary Weber, co-owner of Fig & Willow Collective, a boutique business and author strategy firm.

    Mary Weber

    CO-OWNER & STRATEGIST

    Mary Weber is a bestselling author of 8 published works, marketing and branding specialist, public
    speaker, writing coach, and business consultant.

  • C.J. Redwine, co-owner of Fig & Willow Collective, a boutique business and author strategy firm.

    C.J. Redwine

    CO-OWNER & STRATEGIST

    C. J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 published works, public speaker, writing
    coach, and marketing consultant.

  • A woman with dark hair, wearing a black tank top and denim shorts, stands in front of a green curtain with a smile.

    Rilian Manville

    WEB DESIGNER

    Rilian Manville is a web designer & developmental editor who uses her psychology degree to asses the social dynamics of marketing and audience growth.