Sloane Mercer
Managing Director
Leads Shadow Box Publishing with a strong editorial eye and a passion for bold, unforgettable stories.

Jude Bennett

Senior Acquisitions Editor
Specializes in manuscript review, story development, and identifying compelling new voices.

Aria Lennox
Creative Director
Shapes the visual identity of Shadow Box Publishing through branding and design direction.

Nico Hayes
Marketing & Publicity Strategist
Develops marketing campaigns and promotional strategies that help books reach the right audience.

Avery Blake
ARC & Reader Team Coordinator
Manages ARC outreach, reader engagement, and early release support for upcoming titles.

Meet the Shadow Box Publishing brand assistants, each designed to represent a key area of the publishing experience. From editorial guidance and creative direction to author support, ARC coordination, and marketing strategy.

Meet the Brand Assistants

Miles Carter
Author Relations Manager
Supports authors through every stage of the publishing process with clear, thoughtful guidance.