Colin Harrison has been promoted to v-p, editor-in-chief of Scribner, filling the position vacated by Nan Graham, who was named senior v-p and publisher for the division in December, Digital Book Wire reported. Harrison has been with Simon & Schuster for 11 years.
Graham noted that Harrison, a celebrated novelist himself, "has brought prestige and profitability to the house" and praised "his tact, talent and generosity as an editor. He honed his skill at attracting authors as the deputy editor of Harper's magazine, where he worked for a decade before his tenure at Scribner. His alliances with colleagues in all departments at Simon & Schuster, his eloquence, conviction and savvy when launching a book, his teacher's instincts, and his solidarity with our staff make him an ideal editor-in-chief for Scribner."
