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Blog post 11 December 2020 11 December 2020

One of my all-time favourite reads in 2021 is Dougal Rillstone’s captivating memoir, ‘Upstream on the Mataura.’ It’s one of those quiet, searing books which take up residence in your life. You find yourself recalling deeply moving and poetic lines; marveling at the author’s journey to self, and beyond. On …

Bagging a book deal

Blog post 9 December 2020 11 December 2020

Landing a publishing deal for one of your authors is always a big deal. Thornton Communications is delighted to have made this happen again for long-term client and friend, Harold Hillman. Bateman Books will be publishing his next book Em-pa-thy in July 2021. Harold is a leadership expert, writer and the …

I love everything about communications, representing and making things happen for my clients. My working life has allowed me to work with some incredible people and thought leaders in New Zealand and overseas.

During my PR career, I have worked for Penguin Books UK, Midas Public Relations and Random House NZ. In these roles, I have promoted the work of such great talent, including Sam Hunt, Diane Foreman, Dame Fiona Kidman, Kate Atkinson and Richard Dawkins.

Since establishing Thornton Communications, I have worked with all the major publishers, high-profile organisations, celebrities and self-published authors. Among my current clients are: Massey University Press, Potton & Burton, Mary Egan Publishing, Bateman Books, Whitcoulls, Matakana Coastal Trail Trust, and Sigmoid Curve Consulting.