Springtime has sprung

Spring has definitely sprung here at Summertime Publishing and we have lots to celebrate. If you watch our It’s Time video on YouTube it will give you a taste of a wonderful idea that Jane and I had late last year and that has now come to fruition. We are excited and think you will be too.

As you probably know, I created Summertime in 1997 to publish my own books. Since then it has grown to offer a complete bespoke service that includes mentoring, editing, design, publishing and promotion. In 2008 I began to publish titles by other authors and hire a growing number of freelancers, who, like me, are also based abroad. Summertime has now worked with hundreds of authors and published more than 90 books.
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There is no more perfect time for a change than in spring. Not only have two familiar faces joined the management team, but a new all-inclusive program has been created too.
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It’s hard to believe that just three years ago I handled all aspects of the business alone. Today, we are truly global, with our team stretching from South Africa to the USA, Malaysia, the Netherlands and England.

Jack Scott, author of Perking the Pansies and Turkey Street, has jumped in to manage a brand new imprint – Springtime Books. While Summertime will now focus on publishing expatriate family titles, Springtime will handle other genres. Not only has Springtime just published its first new book, Passage of the Stork, by Madeleine Lenagh, but has also taken thirteen Summertime favourites under its wing.

"I’m delighted to be part of an exciting new venture that enables writers to find their voice and to get the word out on-line,”  says Norwich-based Jack, who now offers a comprehensive service to help authors develop a dynamic on-line presence, which includes virtual book tours and book trailers for that Hollywood moment.

Jane Dean, for a long time Production Manager and Editor, has moved up to assist Jo in all aspects of running Summertime Publishing.

“I’m looking forward to the launch of this new venture and thrilled to be working more closely with Jo and Jack, who have so much to offer existing and aspiring writers. Being involved in the start-up of Springtime – and the refocus of Summertime – has been an exciting and hugely rewarding time,” comments Jane, who is based in The Hague.
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Springtime will work closely with Summertime, publishing Springtime authors and handling digital editions. Meanwhile Jo and Jane will continue to provide their by-your-side service from ‘brainwave to bookshelf’.

A Brand New Service
Authors can be picky and demanding (and rightly so). This is why we have produced a new All-inclusive Program that includes a complete service from final manuscript to publication of print and digital editions. For those needing a little more we are offering a menu of Add-ons too. For more information please email:

publisher@springtimebooks.com
jo@summertimepublishing.com

or visit:
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Summertime Publishing
Springtime Books