I am so excited to share (albeit a little belated!) that Laura E. Weymouth is coming out with a new YA fantasy, Steel & Spellfire!

Nicole Fiorica at McElderry Books has acquired Laura E. Weymouth’s (The Voice Upstairs) next YA fantasy, Steel & Spellfire, pitched for fans of Divine Rivals and The Witch Haven. A gifted mage with clandestine romantic connections to a Royal Guard joins the court social season in an attempt to undo past wrongs, only to fall under suspicion when a creature with powers like her own begins slaughtering her fellow debutantes. Publication is set for summer 2025; Laura Crockett at Triada US did the deal for North American rights.

Laura is no stranger to publishing, nor to our agency. But I am elated to represent her and her work. She has such a gorgeous way of writing fantasy worlds with compelling characters that grip your heart. Steel & Spellfire is no different!

Funny story, though. Years and years ago, in the early days of my career, Laura had queried me a much earlier version of this project. There was a nugget of something there, something intriguing. Over time Laura honed her skills and grew in her craft. To be reunited with this project is such a joy––to see how far the project and Laura have come is a true pleasure as an agent.

(I’ve seen the cover on this one. Friends, you’re gonna love it!)

Add Laura’s Steel & Spellfire to your TBR and stay tuned for more news to come!