Pen & Sword Books, Barnsley, England, is starting a U.S. office: it has hired Chris Evans as senior editor to help develop a U.S. publishing arm. Based in New York City, Evans will be responsible for commissioning titles for Pen and Sword's U.S. list, focusing on military history, current events and conflicts, and adventure. Evans formerly held editorial positions at Skyhorse Publishing and Stackpole Books.
Pen & Sword is also launching a U.S.-focused website and increasing U.S. consumer marketing and promotion.