Betsy Wollheim
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| Born | Elizabeth Rosalind Wollheim December 5, 1951 |
| Education | Forest Hills High School, Clark University and the Worcester Art Museum School[1] |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Spouse | Peter Stampfel |
| Parent(s) | Donald A. Wollheim and Elsie B. Wollheim |
Elizabeth Rosalind "Betsy" Wollheim (born 5 December 1951, New York) is the president, co-publisher, and co-editor-in-chief of science fiction and fantasy publisher DAW Books.[2] The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert.[3] She started working at DAW as an associate editor in 1975 and took over leadership of DAW in 1985.[2] One change with her leadership was the addition of DAW hardbacks for retail trade.[2]
Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971.
Early life and education
[edit]Wollheim was born in New York City to Donald and Elsie B. Wollheim.[4] In 1969, she attended Beloit College in Wisconsin before transferring to Clark University in Massachusetts, where she studied English.[4] She simultaneously studied art at the Worcester Art Museum School.[4]
Career
[edit]Wollheim has been the editor for many science fiction and fantasy writers, including Patrick Rothfuss, Tad Williams, Mercedes Lackey, Kristen Britain,[5] C.J. Cherryh, Nnedi Okorafor, Saladin A. Ahmed, and C.S. Friedman.[4]
In 2012, Patrick Rothfuss wrote a blog post on nominating her for a Hugo Award,[6] writing a follow-up six months later on her support in helping bring The Wise Man's Fear, his second novel, into publication.[7] She became the first woman to win a Hugo Award for Best Editor that year.[4]
Recognition
[edit]- 2020 Skylark Award[8]
- 2018 World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement[9]
- 2012 Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor (Long Form)[10]
- 1992 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert[8]
- 1990 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert[8]
Personal life
[edit]Wollheim married musician Peter Stampfel in 1982.[11] They have two daughters and reside in New York City.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Betsy Wollheim: The Family Trade": interview excerpts, Locus (June 2006). Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Wollheim, Betsy". The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ David Langford, (3 July 2017), "Gilbert, Sheila E.", The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Segal, Stephen H. (2021-11-15). "Betsy Wollheim: Alpha Daughter". Locus Online. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Betsy Wollheim". Worlds Without End. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ↑ "Hugo Nominations". blog.patrickrothfuss.com. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ↑ "Why I Love My Editor..." blog.patrickrothfuss.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-16. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- 1 2 3 "Elizabeth R. (Betsy) Wollheim". science fiction awards database. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "Winners". World Fantasy Awards. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ↑ "2012 Hugo Awards". World Science Fiction Society. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
- ↑ Joffe, Justin (11 February 2018). "At Home in SoHo With Psych-Folk Legend Peter Stampfel". InsideHook. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
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