Services

Campaigns

Yorkshire-based award-winning book PR and communications consultant with a focus on children’s and YA books. I have worked in the publishing industry for more than 20 years as a bookseller, in-house publicist and independent PR consultant.

With a proven track record for delivering results-driven and focused campaigns, I am available for individual book campaigns, whole list consultancy, day-to-day PR support and book tour planning and delivery.

Shortlisted for the PPC YA Campaign of the Year 2026

Winner of the PPC YA Campaign of the Year 2024

Shortlisted for The Bookseller FutureBook Freelancer of the Year 2024

  • An experienced publicist I work both independently and closely with in-house PR teams to identify key targets and craft bespoke campaigns tailored to the individual book and creator. I combine a no stone left unturned approach with exemplary author care to deliver campaigns which reach multiple markets.

  • Available to design and deliver comprehensive book tours taking in schools, bookshops and festivals. I work with bookshops and libraries to ensure a joined-up approach focused on maximising audience reach and achieving book sales. Partners include: 

    • Key national literature festivals including Cheltenham, Bath, Edinburgh and Henley

    • Library services including Manchester Libraries

    • Independent and chain bookshops

    • MediaCity, Salford

    A Yorkshire-based publicist available to accompany authors on tour across the North of England, providing exemplary author care and regional knowledge to ensure a stress-free experience for authors. Also available to accompany authors to broadcast interviews at MediaCity, Salford.

  • I work with publishers for a fixed period or on a retainer basis to shape and deliver PR strategy across whole lists and imprints, providing an industry-wide perspective and fresh approach to PR. I am also available to bolster a team looking for additional day-to-day PR support.  

Conferences, Industry Events, Chairing

An experienced event chair for festivals and conferences and contributor to panel discussions at industry conferences. I offer a wide perspective, bringing experience as an independent consultant, Children’s Books North Co-Founder, and Treasurer/Secretary of Industry network The Publishers Publicity Circle.

    • The Bookseller Children’s Conference: Unleashing purpose-led picture book
      Panel chair

    • Wigtown Book Festival: Thrilling and Killing YA panel
      Event chair

    • Big DoG Children’s Book Festival: Lauren Child family and school events
      Event chair

Regional Specialist

I have a passion for improving access to the publishing industry for aspiring professionals in the North of England and for shining a light on regional diversity in children’s publishing. As a Co-Founder of the Children’s Books North network, I have provided mentoring for aspiring publicists. I am available as a panellist or guest speaker for publishing courses and industry events, with a particular focus on regional access and demystifying publishing.

    • Manchester Metropolitan University (ManMet)
      Guest speaker, Creative Writing MA and the Publishing MA - The Industry module

    • University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Publishing MA
      Guest speaker, Marketing and PR module

    • Northern YA Literature Festival
      Panellist, SYP North Industry event

    • Portico Library, Manchester
      Festival speaker, Pathways into Publishing