Meet the team

Find out more about the team below. Scotforth Books is the self-publishing imprint of Carnegie Publishing Ltd.

Biographies from www.carnegiepublishing.com

Alistair Hodge

I set up Carnegie in Preston 25 years ago, and am still passionate about reading, publishing and occasionally writing history. I cycle a great deal, which leaves less time than formerly for motorcycling … no jokes about mid-life crises please!

Anna Goddard

I am the company’s other director, and I have primary responsibility for marketing, Palatine Books (our local interest imprint), print buying, and an increasing number of self-publishing projects, whether from individuals, institutions or businesses. I love meeting and working with the huge variety of people involved in publishing books, still an honourable and friendly sport on the whole! Outside of work I run, cycle, cook and rush around a lot, preferring activity to inactivity. Above all I am a mum, totally bowled over by my two fabulous children: as for most parents, my life is one long juggling act.

Contact me to talk about your self-publishing project on 01524 840555.

Lucy Day

After completing a degree in Visual Art, I joined Carnegie in 2001 to design and typeset a huge range of books and covers. No two days are ever the same, and I love the challenge that each different project brings, as well as working with the many clients whose books I manage. Outside of work I draw, paint and enjoy walking, nature photography, visiting my Italian in-laws in Rome and my two mad house rabbits, Jeremy and Elouisa.

Rachel Clarke

I have worked at Carnegie for ten years. After taking two degrees in various aspects of engineering, I now apply that technical know-how to typesetting all manner of books! Outside of work my husband and I share the constantly demanding but thoroughly enjoyable experience of bringing up our children in their chaotic, busy lives. I attempt to garden without chemicals and am interested in wildlife, especially birds, going to steam gatherings, agricultural shows and occasionally a music festival. I have an active role in a local squadron of a national youth organisation.

Marilyn Kenyon

I’ve been working for Carnegie for nearly six years, mainly in accounts and administration, but will do anything (within reason) that the others may throw at me! In a previous existence I was an actor and still keep my hand in by directing productions for the local amateur group in Lancaster who happen to own a magnificent eighteenth-century theatre. I also love my garden and the new kitchen that my husband, Ian, has just installed!

Gillian Magee

It has been my absolute pleasure to work for Carnegie for the last ten years as their book sales representative. It is a lovely company producing top quality titles that I am able to offer and sell with pride. And what a great industry to work in; I get to meet lots of interesting, pleasant people and visit some delightful places with our history titles. Away from Carnegie I have a hectic but happy life, although the worry lines are getting deeper now my 3 teenage boys are all driving and entertaining girlfriends!! I believe in doing everything in moderation but my man says I spend too much and talk too much!!

Chris Quinn

I joined Carnegie in late 2009 after (variously) studying Publishing at Oxford Brookes, travelling around South America and working on academic journals in Oxford. I am very happy to have joined a company that has such a strong commitment to quality. I’m Carnegie’s resident web designer and also do plenty of image work within Photoshop and Illustrator, retouching photos and drawing maps. I’m fascinated by all things Asiatic and when I’m not cooking up curries with the fire of a thousand suns I’m hiking, camping or plotting the next trip abroad with my wife.