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Carol Stacy

Publisher
Romantic Times

Carol Stacy joined Kathryn Falk in 1984 when Romantic Times was still in its infancy. Carol was made Associate Publisher in 1992 when the 100th issue of Romantic Times rolled off the presses. In March of 1993 she was named Publisher and Kathryn, although still very much involved in the magazine, went on to explore new horizons for the growth of the romance novel industry. With a flare for marketing and a genuine respect for writers, Stacy soon became very involved in helping romance authors to plan strategies for their careers and guiding them through the pitfalls of New York publishing. She was later dubbed "The Ralph Nader of the Romance Novel Industry" by Brooklyn Bridge magazine because of her strong belief that authors should control their own career destinies instead of the publishers. Good instincts, a tireless drive for success, a strong, old-fashioned work ethic, and a dedication to supporting authors and the romance novel industry are just some of the reasons for her success as a publisher. But perhaps the main reason is her unwavering loyalty to both the readers and her dear friend and founder of the magazine, Kathryn Falk.