Allison has worked in magazine and book publishing for more than 30 years. Her first job was at an independent publisher where she quickly fell in love with shaping manuscripts into books. A brief sojourn into magazines helped her realize it was long form writing that really interested her. Transitioning back to books, she worked her way up to Senior Editor at Ballantine/Random House and then Plume/Penguin Putnam. She developed commercial fiction and nonfiction, working closely with literary agents and authors from negotiating the acquisition of a manuscript through to publication. In 2008 she left full-time publishing to raise her son and is currently based in London. Living in a city with a long history of literature continues to inspire her to work with authors to find their story. She is available to consult remotely on query letters, full or partial manuscripts, and advise on aspects of book publishing.
