Sheila Hodgson, 66, senior editor for Harlequin Mills & Boon, died on August 6 after a short illness. The publisher writes: “Throughout her 31 years on the team, Sheila had been an insightful expert and champion of the romance publishing industry and an exceptional editor. She will be greatly missed by her colleagues and authors with whom she shared her warmth, humour and constant support. We offer our deepest condolences to Sheila’s husband and family, and wide network of colleagues and friends.”