Meet the Team

Sharon House are proud to introduce their fantastic and vibrant staff members who all make our working day a pleasure.

Anna McKann

Founder/Director

Anna has worked in the childcare sector since 1988 and in 2006 founded Sharon House Publishing with the vision to produce books which will impact children's lives. Her first children's book was released the same year and she has been writing ever since. To find out more about Anna, visit www.chavos.org and www.annamckann.com

Tim Wicks

Sales & Marketing Director

Tim joined the company in September 2007. He has extensive experience in the sales and marketing sector through working as an area sales manager in a multimedia merchandising and distribution company prior to commencing his role at Sharon House Publishing Ltd.


Lucy Slater

Publishing Assistant

Lucy graduated from Liverpool University with a History degree but actually has always been interested in children's literature, music and performing arts. She worked in Spain teaching English to children in Key Stage 2, has experience in hospitality management and has recently joined us as a publishing assistant.

Julie Cooper

Pre-school liaison & Business Administration

Julie has worked in senior management in the childcare sector for over 18 years and has a dual role at Sharon House Publishing. She is involved in an advisory capacity with regards to book development and also oversees the business administration.


Darren Calvert

Graphic Designer

Darren joined the company in June 2009 as a designer. His duties include, composing, retouching and enhancing imagery as well as working with photographers, art directors and artists.
Darren has been involved with design in the publishing industry since graduating in 2008 with a BA (Hons) Fine Art for Design at Huddersfield University. He has worked on over 50 commissions on a freelance basis as well as exhibiting in London at Bricklane.
His projects for Sharon House Publishing Ltd have included designing covers and page layouts for the Chavos brand and photographic and illustration retouching.