Leona H. Lach
Author of twisted fantasy and speculative horror
repped by Morgan Hughes at Fineprint Literary Management.
About the Author
Leona is a speculative fiction writer who likes incorporating dark themes in lush, immersive worlds.
Current Works
Leona is almost never not writing. She has everything from second world coming of age to cannibalistic horror.
About the Author
Leona H. Lach is a queer, speculative fiction author located in the southern United States. Her Ukrainian grandfather and mother have inspired her greatly through her life and art. When she isn't writing, she can be found basking in the sun, hiking, or pretending to be a movie critic.Her writing can best be described as immersive, dark, and twisty, with a hint of humor. Themes surrounding family, finding one's self, and friendship can be commonly found in her works.She is represented by Morgan Hughes at Fineprint Literary Management. Please contact Leona or Morgan if you have inquiries about her work. All links to Leona's platforms are at the bottom of the page.
Current Works
Currently prepping for submission:
The Bone Collector - lower YA Fantasy
Three magic users—a rare Bone Breaker and two spy Animal Weavers—journey into the dark woods to find a potential cure for the sickness ravaging the Bone Breaker’s home. Risking their lives against ancient beasts, the three adventure to the highest mountain to find the medicine they're searching for. In a clash of Slavic myths and dark consequential magic, this YA fantasy explores the strength of the natural world while highlighting the struggle to fit in as a young girl.Currently in progress:
Crimson wip - Adult Dark Fantasy
After entering the king's tournament to become the next High Advisor, twenty-year-old Anya Cormick must face twenty-three other competitors in order to save her sisters from brutal work in the textile mills. But within seconds of entering the palace, she realizes she has walked into a fight for her life. As men drop dead around her, and her opponents throw honor to the wind, Anya must ally with murderers, thieves, and a prince to get what she wants: a spot at the top of the food chain. This is a new adult dark fantasy that twists romance, body horror, and fantasy in an atmospheric Florida-like setting.Iron Wolf wip - YA Crossover Literary Horror
In the bitter cold of a secluded village, a sacrifice is made to preserve the safety of its people. Rudi is thrown into the snow—forced to be Iron Wolf’s next meal—but instead of fangs, she is met by fellow offerings. Within the woods, Rudi is faced with feasting on the dead to survive and battling the so-called Iron Wolf for autonomy. In this YA literary horror, rage festers as revenge seeps into Rudi's skin as the narrative comments on modern society as a woman through the lens of a Slavic fairytale.If you are interested in any of these projects, please contact Morgan Hughes at Fineprint Literary Management