Sareeta Domingo, author and Jacaranda Books publishing director, died september 12. The Bookseller reported that she "was a passionate champion for diverse voices, and since moving to Jacaranda, she continued her unwavering advocacy of under-represented voices."
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Domingo began her publishing career at fiction packager Hothouse Fiction and Harlequin Mills & Boon before moving to Trapeze, an imprint of Orion, as editorial director in 2022. She became publishing director at Jacaranda Books in 2025, and in July was named one of the Bookseller's Rising Stars.
As an author, her novels include The Nearness of You (2016), If I Don't Have You (2020), and most recently, Possibility (2025). She was also the creator, editor, and contributing writer of Who's Loving You? (2021), a celebration of love written by women of color.
Valerie Brandes, founder and CEO of Jacaranda Books, commented "Sareeta was a brilliant publishing professional and a cherished friend whose beautiful smile, extraordinary creativity and kind generosity inspired us all who had the privilege of knowing her and working with her. Personally, I was deeply excited to begin this next chapter with her at Jacaranda and saw the spark and intention she brought to her role, which confirmed that the vision for the mission of Jacaranda was not just safe in her hands but would be expanded and built upon in the best ways possible. Beyond her professional brilliance, Sareeta's contribution to literature and culture was extraordinary. Through her own writing and her editorial work, she was a keen supporter of underrepresented voices, championing stories of love, identity and belonging that too often go unheard. She was committed to ensuring that readers could see themselves reflected, and in doing so, she helped reshape the literary landscape to be more inclusive, authentic and rich with diversity. Her work opened doors, created opportunities, and has inspired countless writers and readers alike."
Katie Espiner, CEO of adult trade divisions at Hachette UK, praised Domingo as "an indefatigable champion of underrepresented voices, particularly those of Black British women, who worked tirelessly to raise others up, to share her platform and to challenge the industry to do better. Everyone who knew her could not help but be indelibly touched by her passion, her determination and her peerless style. We are richer to have known her."
Magdalene Abraha, publishing director nonfiction at Jacaranda Books, called Domingo "a rare and radiant force. To work alongside Sareeta was to experience this firsthand, to witness her extraordinary ability to uplift others and to nurture stories with care. She brought light and depth to the written word every time. Beyond her immense talent, Sareeta carried herself with such warmth and humanity that everyone who met her felt truly seen and valued. Her passing is an immeasurable loss to us all, and we will endeavor to cherish her memory in our hearts and honor her incredible legacy."