This is the full press release (something I don’t ordinarily post) but given the interest, I figured the whole thing would be useful:
Sourcebooks Casablanca launched its first romance fiction list in fall 2007, quickly becoming a top 10 publisher in the genre. In less than 3 years, the imprint now publishes 5 to 8 mass market romances per month, and was named Publisher of the Year by the Romance Writers of America New York City chapter, which also designated Deb Werksman, Sourcebooks’ romance editor, as its Editor of the Year.
Sourcebooks Casablanca has exceeded all expectations in the romance category, successfully launching the careers of debut authors such as Terry Spear (Heart of the Wolf, 2008 PW Book of the Year), Cheryl Brooks (Hero: The Cat Start Chronicles, BN Top of the New Year Pick), RITA Finalist Laurie Brown (What Would Jane Austen Do?), and Holt Medallion winner Robin Kaye (Breakfast in Bed), among others.
Sourcebooks Casablanca is also known for providing an exciting and career-building publishing home for such bestselling authors as Kathryne Kennedy, Stephanie Rowe, Lisa Renee Jones, Linda Wisdom and Leigh Michaels, as well as publishing new books by New York Times and USA Todaybestselling authors such as Laura Kinsale, Elaine Coffman, Catherine Mann, Kristine Grayson and Patricia Rice.
Sourcebooks Casablanca is now building on this success with the addition of Leah Hultenschmidt as Senior Editor. Leah will acquire romance and YA projects for Sourcebooks' Casablanca and Fire imprints, and she is the newest addition to the Sourcebooks New York office.
"I’m thrilled to be coming on board at Sourcebooks, whose innovation and commitment to authors is well known throughout the industry," said Hultenschmidt.
Leah was most recently Editorial Director at Dorchester Publishing, one of the leading independent publishing houses for mass market fiction, where she served over ten years. She specialized in acquiring and editing romance fiction, westerns, and other mass market originals, and also has experience managing content for the Dorchester website. Leah has worked with New York Timesbestselling authors Angie Fox and Jennifer Ashley and USA Today bestselling authors Joy Nash and Robin Popp, as well as many others. She developed the award-winning Classic Film Collection within the Western line to bring back into print novels that were the basis for such famous films as The Searches, Destry Rides Again, and The Outlaw Josey Wales.
Starting immediately, Leah can be reached at leah.hultenschmidt@sourcebooks.com. Her first day with Sourcebooks is Wednesday, September 1.
YAY! Leah!! Thrilled for you!!!
Well done for her! It’s good to know some real-life stories end happily.
Oh, this is fabulous news! Mega congrats to Leah and Sourcebooks!
Faye
Congrats, Leah!!!
Glad to hear this awesome news. Mega congrats.
Good for her, and I do love Sourcebooks :=)
WooHoo! I knew she’d land somewhere great when I heard the news about Dorchester. Congratulations Leah and Sourcebooks.
Yeah! I knew she wouldn’t be done and out long – that someone would snap her up. Good job Sourcebooks and congratulations Leah! Hope this now means you can come back to the October conference in Seattle.
That’s wonderful. I don’t know Leah but I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about her. Good luck!
Congrats on the new job! I as well have heard nothing but wonderful comments about Leah Hultenschmidt, and I’m glad that she landed on her feet so quickly.
Congratulations to Leah Hultenschmidt! I am really glad to hear she has found another position so quickly.
Huge congrats to Leah! And what a pick up for Sourcebooks.
This is very, very cool. I’m so thrilled for Leah. Big smile on my face today!
Oooh, awesome!
Wonderful news! Leah will be a huge asset to Sourcebooks and its authors!
That is great news. Wishing Leah all the best.
Congratulations Leah!!!
Sounds like a fabulous fit for you!!!
Lisa :)
Congratulations to Leah and to Sourcebooks for snapping her up. Leah is an absolute joy to work with – sharp, smart and just an all round good person. If you have a chance to work with Leah at Sourcebooks, jump on it.
Congratulations, Leah. I’m very happy for you! :~)
Wanted to join in the chorus wishing Leah well. She’s so talented. I’m delighted she has landed in a good situation.
This is great news – I too figured she wouldn’t remain “house-less” for long. Good for her and great addition to Sourcebooks. :-)
I knew some smart publisher would pick her up! Congrats to both Source books and to Leah. I see good times ahead for both.
Wonderful news! I have a feeling this will be a very happy partnership for both Leah and Sourcebooks. So glad to see her editing romance again so soon!
Oh fantastic!!! Congrats Leah!!!! :D
I am really loving their books and I am really happy they are rereleasing Laurie Mcbain’s historical romances.
Perfect example of one door closing and another opening. I am thrilled for Leah! Sourcebooks just landed themselves a gem.
Farrah couldn’t have said it better. Sourcebooks did just land themselves a gem. Leah, I’m so thrilled for you! You’re a great editor and I know you will go far!
Wonderful news! Congratulations to Leah AND Sourcebooks!
I love good news to start the day! Thanks for posting the press release, Jane.
Leah you are perfect for them and they are lucky to have you. Wishing you all the best.
Congratulations, Leah! I agree this is a good match and am so pleased this door ‘opened’ for you, Leah.
Sourcebooks did an outstanding job of signing her.
Huge congrats to Leah! Wishing you all the best at your new place. It’s always fun talking to you at RT and I hope to buy you a drink at the next one. ;-)
Leah was my editor back when I was at Dorchester. She really did care about her authors and the books she edited. Mazel tov to her on this exciting new chapter.
Many folks on the email loop of Greater Seattle Romance Writers of America (GSRWA) are delighted with this news. We will miss you at the Emerald City Writer’s Conference, but there is always next year!
Congratulations, and wishing you the best.
[...] Dear Author reports that editor Leah Hultenschmidt, formerly of Dorchester Publishing, is now with Sourcebooks, where she will acquire romance and young adult fiction. Good for her. That didn’t take very long. [...]
I’ve had the pleasure of pitching to Leah twice and have heard nothing but raves from some of her authors. Leah and Sourcebooks can’t be anything but a winning combination. Wishing Leah and Sourcebooks all the best.
Woo-hoo! Welcome to Sourcebooks, Leah!
Congratulations to Ms. Hultenschmidt and Sourcebooks. Sounds like a great fit.
What a wonderful news!
A fabulous editor landing at a fabulous publishing house!
Congrats all around :)
Congratulations, Leah
Just saw the news on a Google Alert! Thrilled that you’ll be with us, Leah, at Sourcebooks! Congratulations! :) Terry
Congratulations Leah. Can’t keep a good editor down. YAY.
FANTASTIC New! congrats Leah!!
New = News. I guess I should have had my morning coffee before commenting. lol.
Congratulations to Leah!!! I’m so thrilled for her, and Sourcebooks! She’ll be a wonderful addition to the Sourcebook family!
Congratulations to Leah and to Sourcebooks! To a great future and many bestsellers!
This sounds like great news all round As a newbie Sourcebooks author,I might even have contact with Leah.