David Walliams parted ways with publishing house.
Prolific writer for children and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his longtime publishing house, as confirmed by the firm.
A representative for the publisher stated: "Upon deliberation, and with the guidance of its recently appointed chief executive, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams."
It has been reported that the move was taken subsequent to an investigation into allegations of conduct deemed unsuitable towards women.
The company declined to specify the specific rationale behind the move, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss internal matters."
A Prolific Writing Journey
Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, boasting over more than 60 million copies internationally in five dozen languages.
His inaugural foray into kids' literature, *The Boy in the Dress*, came out under HarperCollins back in 2008.
Some of his titles, for example *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have found new life as television films.
His bibliography includes in excess of 40 works altogether, which features a festive story called *Santa & Son*, which was released through HarperCollins this past October.
A Dual Career
His initial claim to fame came on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*.
He was awarded an OBE in 2017 in recognition of his work for charity and the arts.
This development follows the appointment of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.