Personnel News and Other Announcements Lisa Sharkey joins Harper today in the new position of svp/director of creative development, reporting to Michael Morrison. She will acquire “current event and personality driven books” for all general books group imprints and “will work with all publishers to position authors for maximum television exposure.” She has spent 27 years in television journalism, most recently as president of Al Roker Entertainment. Last week’s resignation of Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops chief operating officer Mary McCarthy is covered by the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Company president and Schwartz’s widow Carol Grossmeyer will take over McCarthy’s responsibilities. Milwaukee J-S […]