Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors

For a while now I’ve been feeling like I want the authors in the romance community to understand Sourcebooks as a whole in addition to knowing our romance imprint Casablanca. There are enormous advantages here for authors who write in more than one category (for example, we have romance authors who also write women’s fiction, YA authors who also write romance, reference and non-fiction authors who are pitching us fiction manuscripts, authors from every category who want to write children’s books, and more like that). In addition, because we sell to every channel—mass market, libraries, bookstores, online retailers, etc.—opportunities abound across every category we publish. Our digital initiatives include agile publishing models, direct-to-consumer sales and marketing and an education program that starts with college selection and goes all the way through first year college experience. Because of all our experiments, in so many different areas, ou...

‘Tis the season to say “Thank you” and “I love you” to my authors! Wishing you all a beautiful holiday season and a magnificent 2014 and beyond! Amanda Forester—your stories are as much fun and as full of life as you are. Lucky me to be your editor! Ashlyn Chase: your sense of humor is amazing, your world building is astonishing, and every book is packed with surprises!  Brooklyn Ann—I love the world of your imagination—you are brilliant! C.H. Admirand—from our very first caffeine moment, I’ve been a huge fan! So excited to see you spread your wings and try out new directions. You are intrepid and unstoppable! Carolyn Brown—you make the batter, I make the icing, and the cupcakes go on the credenza, for Mr. B to photograph. You’re the queen, Miz C! Not to mention a bestseller in every category you turn your hand to. Catherine Mann—I’m your lifelong, devoted fan. Working with you has been a highlight of my life. Cheryl Brooks—I’m so excited to be doing more...

I'm Macy Beckett, and I have a confession. See the pretty cover up there? The one with moonlight dancing over a placid Texas lake? Well, I've been having a secret, obsessive relationship with that book. (Shh! don't tell my husband!) It all started a couple of months ago when the FedEx man delivered a batch of ARCs (advance reader copies) to my doorstep. Sultry with a Twist is my debut novel, so this was the first time I'd seen my work in print form. It was magical. It was stunning. It was A REAL BOOK! It also occurred to me that if I was holding my secret lover, other people were, too. (She gets around, but that's okay. We have an open relationship.) Not only had print ARCs gone out to bloggers and reviewers, but the digital copy was available on netgalley . That meant strangers were reading my book! Commence screaming! That's when the nasty beast Anxiety  wrapped its tentacles around my body, bent me over the sofa, and had its way with me. Holy ...

by Leah Hultenschmidt Senior Editor So back at Thanksgiving, I listed the many many many many reasons I'm so grateful for my amazing Casa authors. Now time for this year's Fire authors. So to the spectacularly talented crew who makes me feel like a teen all over again--you guys rock! Katherine Grace Bond--SU MMER OF NO REGRETS is the book I wish I had when I was 13. Powerful, poignant and fun all at the same time. Zoraida Cordova--Really, you had me at mermaids and the seedy paranormal underbelly of Coney Island. But then I got to experience your infectious energy first hand. This is going to be such a fun ride! Kim Culbertson--You gave me an amazing trip to Rome in INSTRUCTIONS FOR A BROKEN HEART. How could you not love that? Janet Gurtler--Your deft touch with teen emotions is unparalleled, and you manage to connect with every single reader. And you have a Canadian accent. ;-) Geoff Herbach--Sometimes I call you for no reason but make something up just so we can have a ...

By Leah Hultenschmidt, Senior Editor A little shout-out of gratitude to my romance folks who makes doing a job I love even more awesome: Macy Beckett – I fall into your books and it’s a like a big welcome home (and I’m not even from Texas!). Can’t wait for more from Sultry Springs! Isabel Cooper – The most amazing hook ever: Terminator meets My Fair Lady. And next up, Victorian X-Men. You take everything I love and make it wonderfully new and fresh. Christy English – Talk about sparks a-flyin’! And yet you have the historical detail down to a T. In How to Tame a Willful Wife, Shakespeare never looked so good. Jayne Fresina – from Aubrey: Your books are the total package: funny and sweet, witty and sexy. I want to go to a ball with Sophie and Ellie, sneak away for a little spiked punch and hit on the hot footmen. Leigh Greenwood – A gentleman of the highest sense. No wonder everyone adores your heroes! Shona Husk – Your imagination enthralls me, and the nu...