![]() If the novel’s journey to publication is not indication enough that this is the book of Hieber’s heart, the opening chapter alone provides convincing testimony. Hieber often finds herself cheekily referring to the novel as “Victorian Ghostbusters” with action, adventure, mythology and an adorable love story-but that doesn’t quite do justice to the lyrical quality of Hieber’s stunning prose. The result is a hauntingly beautiful romantic suspense for young adults that is peppered with well-placed horror and riveting gothic history. That effort paid off as STRANGELY BEAUTIFUL eventually sold in a three-book deal to Tor that not only restored Hieber’s faith in the industry-and herself-but also allowed her to go back to the story’s original vision. Like many authors, her road to success has been fraught with highs and lows: the struggle to find a publisher, the excitement in landing a deal, the despair when that deal went sour, and then the sheer determination to find another place for her work. ![]() ![]() Leanna Renee Hieber would never willingly tell you how hard the publishing industry is-though she’d have good reason. ![]()
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