Meet the Team at Summertime Publishing

Jo Parfitt, Managing Editor

Jo Parfitt is an accomplished and successful author, mentor, journalist and publisher with over 30 books and hundreds of articles under her belt. Her intuition and ability to see 'the big picture' make Jo the natural first stop for all new authors. She handles all intake appointments as well as the initial stages of book creation, brainstorming, planning and high level editing.

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Jane Dean, Consultant Editor

​Jane Dean is a writer and copy editor with years of experience under her belt covering commercial writing/editing, magazine/newspaper editing, editing of translations into English, and all genres of books. As a former associate of the Society of Editors and Proof Readers (UK) and member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (USA), Jane is qualified in both British and American English.

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Paddy Hartnett, Proofreader

​Paddy Hartnett is an experienced proofreader and a member of the Society for Editors and Proofreaders. He has a passion for the English language and a major obsession with getting things right, working closely with authors to help fine-tune their manuscripts ready for publication.

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Cath Brew, Senior Designer

Cath is an illustrator, designer and heritage interpreter. In addition to illustrating her own book, Living Elsewhere, she has illustrated and designed a range of books, publications and heritage site signage. Cath’s fascination with visceral experiences and intangible meanings, makes her the ideal designer to transform your manuscript into the book of your heart’s desire.​ See more of Cath's work at ​Drawn to a Story

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Jack Scott, Business Manager

​Jack Scott is an author, blogger and book producer. Since releasing his evergreen expat memoir, Perking the Pansies, he has become something of an expert in the world of publishing. With a long career in business management, Jack is ideally placed to bring your book to market. And if you need help with your online presence, check out Jack's author2author services.

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​The Summertime Team also work with a worldwide network of partners ​each one an expert in their field.