Authors left in limbo after the collapse of a troubled Scottish publisher have reacted with dismay to the latest venture by its co-founder: a new publishing imprint. Searle left the company in April, citing “irreconcilable differences over strategic direction” with co-founder Davinder Samrai. Searle claimed that when he left Freight Books, its finances were sound. Samrai told the Guardian he was unable to comment due to legal action against Searle regarding his conduct operating Freight Books. “The demise of Freight Books has been a personal tragedy.

Source: The Guardian December 06, 2017 14:15 UTC