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IFWG is very excited to announce the acquisition of Leanbh Pearson’s dark fantasy reimagining of Norse mythology, Loki: Untangling a Tale.

“We knew Loki: Untangling a Tale was a gem the moment our subs editors read the manuscript,” said Gerry Huntman, Managing Director of IFWG. ” Furthermore, it fits beautifully into our branding of dark and fantasy stories. We very much look forward to publishing this unique, masterfully crafted novel.”

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Leanbh Pearson (Any) lives in Ngunnawal Country in Canberra, Australia. An award-winning artist, LGBTQI and disability author of horror and dark fantasy, her writing is inspired by folklore, fairytales, myth, history and climate. Leanbh’s judged numerous awards and is an invited panelist and avid book reviewer. Leanbh has been awarded ASA, AHWA and HWA mentorships and a 2023 HWA Diversity Grant. Leanbh’s alter-ego is an academic in archaeology, evolution and prehistory. A museum devotee, insomniac and photography enthusiast, Leanbh is always aided by her canine assistants | https://linktr.ee/leanbhpearson.

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What if you were born a monster? Deformed and shunned by your race? What if you could change that and become all that you ever hoped to be? All it would cost you was an oath to a god.
Loki. The notorious Trickster of Norse mythology and bonded-brother to the god Odin. How did these sworn brothers turn to enemies? How did they break apart the Nine Worlds and initiate Ragnarok—the end of everything?

Take a peek behind Loki’s mask to his possible motivations in a new dark fantasy reimagining of Norse mythology and this mysterious and complex Trickster.

Loki: Untangling a Tale will be released in February 2026.