Profile's Gray promoted to commissioning editor

Profile has promoted Rebecca Gray to the position of commissioning editor of Serpent’s Tail and Profile Books. Andrew Franklin, m.d. of Profile Books, said: “We missed Rebecca a lot when she was away on maternity leave and are delighted to have her back, especially now that she will be bringing great books to Profile and Serpent’s Tail. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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