Shaun Russell (Head of Publishing):

Shaun has a background in television production, marketing and journalism and has worked for ITV, Channel 5, GMTV and The Children’s Channel.

He has excellent contacts in both television and print journalism and possesses a keen commercial sensibility. Responsible for overseeing book production, he is also heavily involved in marketing.

Will Rees (Editorial Co-ordinator):

Will is a graduate of Cardiff University with a degree in English Literature.

He has a background in multi-media sales and joined Candy Jar full-time after completing a work experience placement. He now has over five years experience as an editor, and in 2014 was lead editor of the Tir na n-Og Award-winning The Search for Mister Lloyd.

Andy Frankham-Allen (Project Editor):

Andy has worked as an author for Big Finish, Hirst Books and Untreed Reads. As an editor he was responsible for the steampunk series of eBooks Space: 1889 & Beyond.

He is now our project editor, working primarily on commissioning, as well as overseeing editorial standards throughout the company.

Keren Williams (Publishing Co-ordinator):

Keren has a Masters in English and Creative Writing, where her passion for both children’s literature and digital media excelled.

After volunteering at the well loved children’s charity Barnardos, Keren assumed the role of children’s digital assistant at Candy Jar Books. She has since been promoted and is now heavily involved in the production of all titles across both our imprints.

Terry Cooper (Artistic Co-ordinator):

Terry was born in London in 1969 and moved to the Welsh Valleys in 1980. After a spell in the music industry, Terry graduated from the University of Glamorgan with a degree in Computer Animation and set up his own CGI company, Strangetown Animation.

Terry released his first book, Kangazang: Remote Possibilities in 2008; the Kangazang trilogy concluded in 2018.

Richard Young at NEDC (partner):

Richard came to us, cap in hand, in 2015, asking if he could do some cover illustrations for us. After the fiftieth time of him asking we eventually said yes, and he produced his first cover for Candy Jar Books’ Lethbridge-Stewart range. Since then Richard has produced numerous covers for the Lethbridge-Stewart books as well as other cover illustrations.

As well as being a freelance illustrator, Richard also runs a design company – NEDC – offering website design, graphic design and print services.