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So Who Are We?

Meet the Team

We think it’s important that you can put a name to a face and at Fortis Publishing we pride ourselves on our family run business, even though none of us are related. Operational, at full capacity, there may be as many as thirty people working within the various departments, whether freelancing, working remote, or in our London or Spanish offices. The big cheeses are pictured below.

The Fortis Publishing Team

Paula Rooney
Production

Paula is one of our authors and we are happy to welcome her to the team. Author of the best selling 'I Hope There's a Kettle in my Room,' and the highly acclaimed 'Odd Poles and Baggy Trousers on the Camino de Santiago,' she will now oversee all of our submissions. Paula discovered the joys of solo travel in middle age and decided to write about her adventures. The rest they say, is history.

Daniel Hanekom
Design

As a multimedia freelancer with many years of experience, Daniel's passion is music production, film creation, trailers and of course book cover design. Daniel takes great pride in his team's work, their goal, to create visually striking book covers that highlight your book and captivate potential readers, encouraging them to dive straight into your story by bringing your book to life.

Nick Berg
Director of Operations

Nick Berg is an American author with a remarkable life story that spans continents. Born in Tehran, Iran, to an Iranian mother and an American father, Nick's early life was shaped by a rich blend of cultural influences. His dual heritage exposed him to diverse perspectives from a young age, fueling his passion for books and storytelling. At a young age, Nick moved to the United States, where he continued his education. Driven by a strong sense of duty and a desire to serve his adopted country, Nick joined the U.S. military. He earned a place in the elite special forces, where he distinguished himself through courage, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to his team.

Mel Masson
Submissions

Mel Masson heads the submission department at Fortis Publishing. An avid reader, Mel resides in Scotland and in her spare time, she enjoys reading and staying fit. She is passionate about discovering new authors, especially those who have faced significant challenges in life. Mel’s commitment to unearthing unique voices in literature and her dedication to fitness highlight her dynamic and multifaceted personality. Her role at Fortis Publishing allows her to champion diverse stories and help new authors find their footing in the literary world.

Joan Elliott
Head of Editing

Whether it's a compelling plot, with vivid characters, story arcs, structure or pacing, Joan cares. A former English teacher, Joan joined us in the spring of 2024. She insists that your finished manuscript works to a 99.99% accuracy rate. However, she is quick to point out that even with such a high level of consistency, an average 100,000 word book will still contain five mistakes.

Ken Scott
Head of Ghostwriting

Scotty has been with us since day one, a prolific author and ghostwriter, he has collaborated on over 40 published books and been listed and shortlisted for some of the biggest literary awards around. Recognised as one of the top 100 ghostwriters in the English language, he runs a tight nit team of book coaches and 'ghosts.' If you are struggling to get the words down, Scotty is the go to man.

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