Meet the Team

Vicki Addesso Dodd

Owner, Publisher & Author

Vicki Addesso Dodd is the owner of Saratoga Springs Publishing, an award-winning independent publishing company, as well as the author of the popular children’s books I Love You Daddy I Love You More, ’Twas the Night Before ChristMOOSE, A Moose in My Stable, A Moose in My Starting Gate, Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I?, and A Pumpkin for a Princess. Her work has been recognized with two Mom’s Choice Awards, a Gelett Burgess Award, a prestigious National Gold IPPY Award, a National Bronze IPPY Award, and two prestigious Children’s Moonbeam Book Awards.

A former research scientist at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, Vicki authored and coauthored numerous groundbreaking medical publications before moving to Upstate New York in 2004. There, she followed another lifelong dream: bringing meaningful stories and books to life. What began as a passion for writing and publishing has grown into Saratoga Springs Publishing, where Vicki combines her entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and extensive publishing experience to help authors turn their ideas into successful books.

Vicki takes pride in promoting literacy and inspiring children to develop a lifelong love of reading. Through community events and programs such as Longshot the Moose Day, she brings books and literacy directly into the community, creating fun and engaging experiences that encourage children and families to read together.

Vicki is also passionate about helping authors grow their stories from concept to finished book and empowering them with the tools needed to successfully market and sell their work as well as the knowledge to set up a successful business model. Under her leadership, Saratoga Springs Publishing has earned numerous honors in recent years, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality storytelling, thoughtful publishing, and books that connect with readers.

In addition to the many publishing and consulting services she offers, Vicki facilitates writing workshops designed to guide authors through every step of the writing, publishing, marketing, and book-selling process. Whether working with a first-time author or an experienced writer, Vicki brings enthusiasm, encouragement, and a genuine passion for helping authors see their stories become a reality.

Bridget Farry

Assistant Publisher & Author

Bridget Farry, a Saratoga Springs native, is the assistant publisher at SSP and a children's book author. Her debut book, Cooper's Campervan Adventures: Montana, has received recognition from multiple award programs including a gold medal from the Children's Moonbeam Book Awards, two gold medals from The Bookfest Awards and three 1st-place finishes as well as Ultimate Champion of the Summer 2025 Contest from The Outstanding Creator Awards. With the success of her book, she went on to create a "Cooper" stuffed animal and an adventure journal designed to encourage kids to embark on and record their own adventures.

Before becoming an author, Bridget worked in design where she thrived in creativity while honing her keen eye for detail. Her experience in event planning also strengthened her organizational and communication skills and taught her the importance of bringing all of the moving pieces together seamlessly.

Bridget finds her inspiration through travel, where discovering new places and meeting new people have taught her that you can learn and grow in ways you never expected. After all, every place has a story, and every person has a story worth sharing.

She brings that same inspiration, creativity, organization, and attention to detail to her work and is thrilled to be collaborating with authors to help them bring their stories to waiting readers.

Sophie Morelli

Chief Editor & Author

Sophie Morelli is an Adirondacks-based writer and editor with a background in education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Writing and a Master’s Degree in English Education, both from SUNY Potsdam.

After teaching high school and college English courses in upstate New York, she moved to Saratoga Springs to pursue writing and editing work. She now works as a copy editor for clients nationwide, editing everything from manuscripts to medical school admission essays.

Sophie is also a published poet. She was an Anne Labastille resident in the fall of 2023 and has work featured with Querencia Press and others. She is the author of Fathom (Bottlecap Press) and Other Hungers (Ghost City Press).

Anthony Richichi

Art Director & Author

Anthony Richichi is an award-winning painter, illustrator, author, and musician from Upstate New York who has showcased his work in museums and national art publications throughout the world. His publishings include artwork for over two dozen children’s books with Saratoga Springs Publishing where he’s won national recognition including the Outstanding Creator Awards “2023 Artist of the Year”, Charles R. Wood Theaters “2025 Visionary of the Year” and Saratoga Springs Publishings “2025 Author/Illustrator of the Year”. Some of his other books include his award-winning Colorworld series which he wrote and has recently been adapted into a live-action theater play that had its world premiere in January 2025 where he stands as the playwright and Art Director.

Anthony also works in the film and music industries where he’s created licensed trading card artwork with Topps, Upper Deck and Cryptozoic Ent. for properties such as Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, Universal Studios, 20th Century Fox, FX Network, Hasbro, and his award-winning music group, Lock 9. You can also see his artwork featured as prop and set pieces for six feature length films with 377 Films and Uncork’d Entertainment. Most recently he was commissioned by the City of Glens Falls to paint an Adirondack Chair that is being permanently displayed in Japan’s Saga City Hall as part of their 35th Anniversary of the Sister Cities program. Other paintings of his can be seen on permanent display at Lake George’s historic Wiawaka House, the oldest women’s art retreat in the United States, where he has portraits of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, as well as Glens Falls’ Muralgarten where he’s a featured muralist.