John Abernethy - Editor
Writer, commissioning editor, and project manager. Specialises in projects pertaining to Scotland, but an internationalist at heart.
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Overview
Author of 12 published books under the names John Abernethy, J Abernethy, and John KV Eunson. Ghost writer, editor, and blogger. Genres include children's, history, tourism, sport, and humour, and bestselling books include Heather the Highland Cow, Collins Little History of Scotland, and the autobiography of Barbara Dickson.
Former publishing director and commissioning editor of Lomond Books and Black & White publishing respectively, bringing more than 100 books to publication. Worked extensively with authors to bring their vision to print, and offers collaboration and frank editorial assessment.
Former publishing director and commissioning editor of Lomond Books and Black & White publishing respectively, bringing more than 100 books to publication. Worked extensively with authors to bring their vision to print, and offers collaboration and frank editorial assessment.
Services
Languages
English (UK)
Non-Fiction
Calendars
Entertainment
Health & Wellbeing
History
Sports & Outdoors
Travel
Fiction
Humor & Comedy
Picture Books
Work experience
Commissioning Editor, Project Manager, Buyer
Self-employed
March, 2008
–
Present
(about 15 years)
Provide freelance writing and editing services
Commissioning Editor, Project Manager & Buyer
Self-employed
March, 2004
–
February, 2020
(almost 16 years)
Portfolio (15 selected works)
![[( Heather the Highland Cow * * )] [by: J. Abernethy] [Nov-2006]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VHXMQIxTL._SL160_.jpg)
Caledonia Dreaming
Kv Eunson, John
A Shirt Box Full of Songs: The Autobiography
Dickson, Barbara
Sheep for Beginners: A dip into the world of wool
Eunson, John
Shona the Shetland Pony
J Abernethy
The Scottish Golf Book
Campbell, Malcolm, Satterley, Glyn
Pocket History of Scotland
MacKay, James
History of Scotland for Children
MacDonald, Flora
Highland Cows
Colin Baxter
Scottish Lochs
Colin Baxter
Collins Scottish Names (Scots Edition)
john-abernethy
Crabbit Old Buggers!
Eunson, John K. V.
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