Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, S.C., has announced hirings and promotions that include a local indie bookseller:
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Christen Thompson, who continues as co-owner of Itinerant Literate, North Charleston, S.C., is rejoining Arcadia on April 29 in the newly created position of director of special projects. She had earlier been an editor at Arcadia and acquired such titles as New Orleans Style, Austin Breakfast Tacos, Inside the Texas Chicken Ranch, and Hope & New Orleans. Itinerant Literate was a mobile bookstore for three years and last July opened a bricks-and-mortar location. Thompson and co-owner Julia Turner both worked at Arcadia's History Press before starting Itinerant Literate.
Leigh Scott will take on the newly created role of independent sales manager, strategic growth, and will be the team leader for Arcadia's field sales reps.
Mike Nieken is being promoted to independent sales manager East.
Elysia Walton is being promoted to independent sales manager West.
Cameron Haines has rejoined the company as production editor.