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October 12, 2022By Erin Somers

Hallmark Publishing to Close

October 12, 2022By Erin Somers

Hallmark Publishing is closing, following the departure of executive editor Stacey Donovan at the end of September. The company has not made a public announcement, but multiple authors tell PL that they were informed by email of the development. Hallmark vp, consumer products Natalie Vandergast wrote: “We are writing to inform you that Hallmark Publishing is closing its business. This decision is based on the best business interests of Hallmark Media. This means we will not take on any new titles. We understand this may come as frustrating news, but our business focus dictated this decision.” One author suggests that not all […]

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