Humphreys takes over from Ayrton as Serpent's Tail publisher

Written By: Benedicte Page Picador senior editor Sam Humphreys is to join Profile as publisher for imprint Serpent's Tail, leaving Pan Macmillan after nine years. Former publisher Pete Ayrton now takes the role of editor-at-large. Humphreys, the editor who acquired Emma Donoghue's hit novel Room, will begin her new role in March, reporting to Profile publisher Daniel Crewe. She also edited Carol Ann Duffy, Graham Robb, Sarah Rayner at Picador. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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