Going back in-house

Confession time: I have been unfaithful to the freelance way recently. I have dabbled with job applications. When you do that, it’s always flattering to get invited for interview. And then, sometimes, people go and employ you.

Yes, as of late January I will be Managing Editor at Orchard Books, working a 10-month maternity contract. To quote the original ad, the position is ‘focused on managing and developing large series, including the bestselling Rainbow Magic and Beast Quest series’.

Worth getting out of bed five days a week for, I feel! Orchard are the leading publisher of series fiction, and as well as the famous names above they have some exciting new projects in the pipeline, including one in which I’ve already been involved as a writer. Now I get to guide it on its way too (though most of the editorial work on the first batch is complete). Great fun.

I hope to still have time to keep this blog updated. First though, like most people at this time of year, I have to spend a fortnight overeating.

Merry Christmas!