The Minds Behind the Manuscripts

Our strength lies in our team of dedicated literary experts, each bringing decades of experience from across the publishing ecosystem. Meet the passionate professionals who will be your guides and partners.

Your Literary Guides

Eleanor Reed

Head of Curation & Editorial Strategy

A former acquisitions editor for a major publishing house, Eleanor possesses an unparalleled eye for narrative and a vast knowledge of both contemporary and classic literature. She leads our curation and editorial services, ensuring every recommendation and manuscript review is insightful, rigorous, and perfectly calibrated to the client’s needs.

Marcus Thorne

Director of Author Services & Publishing Pathways

With a background as a literary agent and independent publishing consultant, Marcus has an insider’s understanding of the publishing landscape. He specializes in helping authors refine their work and develop pragmatic, empowering strategies to navigate the journey from manuscript to published book, whether through traditional or independent routes.

Dr. Anya Sharma

Lead of Literary Programming & Research

Holding a PhD in Comparative Literature, Anya designs our bespoke educational and organizational programs. She excels at creating thematic connections across genres and periods, crafting reading lists and discussion frameworks that are both intellectually stimulating and deeply engaging for diverse groups of readers.