Hothouse Fiction expands team

Written By: Caroline Horn Publication Date: Thu, 17/03/2011 - 15:51 Creative agency Hothouse Fiction is expanding its team to increase output and extend its international sales, especially into the US. Hothouse, which develops commercial series fiction for children aged five years and older, has promoted managing editor Ben Horslen to editorial director. Matt Drew has been appointed as creative director. Anne Marie Ryan, currently children's book specialist with Darley Anderson, will join as an editorial consultant in May. The company will also appoint a new managing editor. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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