My journey in publishing started out with a simple, unwavering ambition: to help spread the incomparable joy of books! This was first realised in the editorial department of a small-but-mighty independent publisher named Summersdale (now part of the illustrious Hachette group), where I spent 6 years working up to Joint Managing Editor, all the while helping create and shape written content for a dazzling array of gift, humour, health and literary travel books.

After a short spell with another publisher of fantastic non-fiction (Quid, part of the Quarto group), my passion grew to include the visual artistry behind book cover and page design. In the role of Design Manager at Summersdale, I was able to spend 7 years immersing myself in the intricate technical and creative processes that go into giving a book its graphic style and shape.

Being both a published writer and designer with extensive insight into the two key creative processes behind book production, I’ve refined a broad, all-encompassing skill set that permits a special appreciation for what goes into making outstanding books.