Author Laurel Grant
@laurelgrantfantasy.bsky.social
I write epic high fantasy with nostalgic heroism, elemental magic & yearning romance for people who prefer a little sublime melancholy with their tea. 🫖
Website: https://laurelgrantfantasy.my.canva.site/
Website: https://laurelgrantfantasy.my.canva.site/
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#agentsguide to BEYOND THE MIST
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
I’m heavily influenced by Tolkien alone and his imprint on World of Warcraft, DnD, and a various folklores. I like soft magic in my own reading, so the magic is mostly that, but elements of hard magic comes from my own experience with MMORPG gaming mechanics.
#Febchantment Day 6
Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
#writingcommunity #writesky
Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 6, 2026 at 7:37 PM
I’m heavily influenced by Tolkien alone and his imprint on World of Warcraft, DnD, and a various folklores. I like soft magic in my own reading, so the magic is mostly that, but elements of hard magic comes from my own experience with MMORPG gaming mechanics.
One must have an ancestor who traveled to Galdramur when the early magics were wild, untamed and unbound, so their bloodline was imprinted with the magical ability.
In Glynea, the mortal kingdom, only holy knights can wield magic by royal decree. Galdramuran magic is outlawed and warded against.
In Glynea, the mortal kingdom, only holy knights can wield magic by royal decree. Galdramuran magic is outlawed and warded against.
#Febchantment Day 5
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
Tell us about who can wield magic in your world!
Is it available to everyone, or only a special few? Is it a gift you're born with, or a skill you can learn? Is the knowledge gatekept in some way?
Don't forget to read & interact with others! 😁
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 PM
One must have an ancestor who traveled to Galdramur when the early magics were wild, untamed and unbound, so their bloodline was imprinted with the magical ability.
In Glynea, the mortal kingdom, only holy knights can wield magic by royal decree. Galdramuran magic is outlawed and warded against.
In Glynea, the mortal kingdom, only holy knights can wield magic by royal decree. Galdramuran magic is outlawed and warded against.
Different species of Arden:
(1) Elven, (2) Humans, (3) Dwarven: the First species
Fae: descendants of crossbred First species 2/3 with 1
Magi: any spec. whose bloodlines became “infected” with Galdramur’s airborne magical essence in the First Age; now, those who practice/study a discipline of magic
(1) Elven, (2) Humans, (3) Dwarven: the First species
Fae: descendants of crossbred First species 2/3 with 1
Magi: any spec. whose bloodlines became “infected” with Galdramur’s airborne magical essence in the First Age; now, those who practice/study a discipline of magic
#Febchantment Day 4
Vocab time! Tell us about some important terms we need to know to understand your magic system. Obviously, make sure you include the definitions! 😁
As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense to you! Don't feel limited only to conlang words.
#writingcommunity #writesky
Vocab time! Tell us about some important terms we need to know to understand your magic system. Obviously, make sure you include the definitions! 😁
As usual, interpret the prompt however makes sense to you! Don't feel limited only to conlang words.
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 6, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Different species of Arden:
(1) Elven, (2) Humans, (3) Dwarven: the First species
Fae: descendants of crossbred First species 2/3 with 1
Magi: any spec. whose bloodlines became “infected” with Galdramur’s airborne magical essence in the First Age; now, those who practice/study a discipline of magic
(1) Elven, (2) Humans, (3) Dwarven: the First species
Fae: descendants of crossbred First species 2/3 with 1
Magi: any spec. whose bloodlines became “infected” with Galdramur’s airborne magical essence in the First Age; now, those who practice/study a discipline of magic
Took out a POV & my manuscript opened wide up. Why give away all the secrets? Had to lock up my MMC and let my FMC sweat a little.
WIP: FIRES OF JUSTICE
#writingcommunity #authors #fantasy
WIP: FIRES OF JUSTICE
#writingcommunity #authors #fantasy
February 6, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Took out a POV & my manuscript opened wide up. Why give away all the secrets? Had to lock up my MMC and let my FMC sweat a little.
WIP: FIRES OF JUSTICE
#writingcommunity #authors #fantasy
WIP: FIRES OF JUSTICE
#writingcommunity #authors #fantasy
There are various classes of magic - elemental, atomic, regenerative, temporal, necromantic, runework, etc. what you have is based entirely on bloodline, and they’re regionally organized for the most part. It is extremely rare, if at all heard of, to possess multiple classes of magic …
#Febchantment Day 3
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
What is the central concept of your magic system? E.g. Elemental magic? Music magic? Name-based magic? Something else? (Note: this isn't the "source" of magic - that's Day 8!)
If you already answered this previously, feel free to go into more detail!
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 4, 2026 at 4:37 AM
There are various classes of magic - elemental, atomic, regenerative, temporal, necromantic, runework, etc. what you have is based entirely on bloodline, and they’re regionally organized for the most part. It is extremely rare, if at all heard of, to possess multiple classes of magic …
Arden’s magic is jelly. There’s a structure but it’s softer magic than Sanderson’s. Magic supply is in the blood and is based on demand - the more you use the more you make. Use too little and you’re septic. Use too much and you’re dehydrated. There are specific classes of magic and their users.
#Febchantment Day 2
Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?
In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?
#writingcommunity #writesky
Do you have a "hard" or "soft" magic system?
In other words, does your magic system have strictly defined rules (think: Brandon Sanderson's books)? Or is it more undefined, mostly vibes/rule of cool (think: Gandalf from LOTR)? Somewhere in between?
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 4, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Arden’s magic is jelly. There’s a structure but it’s softer magic than Sanderson’s. Magic supply is in the blood and is based on demand - the more you use the more you make. Use too little and you’re septic. Use too much and you’re dehydrated. There are specific classes of magic and their users.
The world of Arden was created by six Titans with infinite magic of varying nature - be it elemental, regenerative, temporal, atomic, or rune spell work. The magic inherent to a species depends on the Titan bloodline one’s a descendant of. There are also regions that have outlawed magic for … most.
Welcome to #Febchantment!
This month we're talking magic systems! Whether you're building a new one or yapping about an old one, welcome!
Introduce yourself & your world, including the magic. Keep it brief so you still have plenty to talk about the rest of the month!
#writingcommunity #writesky
This month we're talking magic systems! Whether you're building a new one or yapping about an old one, welcome!
Introduce yourself & your world, including the magic. Keep it brief so you still have plenty to talk about the rest of the month!
#writingcommunity #writesky
February 4, 2026 at 4:28 AM
The world of Arden was created by six Titans with infinite magic of varying nature - be it elemental, regenerative, temporal, atomic, or rune spell work. The magic inherent to a species depends on the Titan bloodline one’s a descendant of. There are also regions that have outlawed magic for … most.
#agentsguide to BEYOND THE MIST
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
February 3, 2026 at 7:58 PM
#agentsguide to BEYOND THE MIST
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
🌊 What if it wasn’t curiosity that pulled the little mermaid out of the sea, but guilt?
⚓️ morally grey protagonist
🔥 female rage & 💔
🩸 assassination plot
🗡️ rescue battle
🔮 discovery of magic
🫶🏼 found family
#querying #litagents #writercommunity #author #fantasy
Calling all agented authors!
How many rejections did it take until you got a request for partial or full? How many of those until you got an offer of rep?
Especially interested in those stories where the requests didn’t come right away… 😅 what did you do?
#querying #authors
How many rejections did it take until you got a request for partial or full? How many of those until you got an offer of rep?
Especially interested in those stories where the requests didn’t come right away… 😅 what did you do?
#querying #authors
February 3, 2026 at 1:49 AM
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
The twisted trials and tangled love triangle of POWERLESS X the dark, fairy-tale world of THE HAZEL WOOD.
🖋️Three cutthroat Huntsman trials
🖋️A family of rebel tale-tellers
🖋️Full-length fairy tales
🖋️Wolves, witches, and snowy woods
#Q #YA #F #QuestPit #amquerying
🖋️Three cutthroat Huntsman trials
🖋️A family of rebel tale-tellers
🖋️Full-length fairy tales
🖋️Wolves, witches, and snowy woods
#Q #YA #F #QuestPit #amquerying
January 31, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The twisted trials and tangled love triangle of POWERLESS X the dark, fairy-tale world of THE HAZEL WOOD.
🖋️Three cutthroat Huntsman trials
🖋️A family of rebel tale-tellers
🖋️Full-length fairy tales
🖋️Wolves, witches, and snowy woods
#Q #YA #F #QuestPit #amquerying
🖋️Three cutthroat Huntsman trials
🖋️A family of rebel tale-tellers
🖋️Full-length fairy tales
🖋️Wolves, witches, and snowy woods
#Q #YA #F #QuestPit #amquerying
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
Here's my #agentsguide to my cozy Middle Grade animal fantasy, THE LITTLES OF BIG WILD, featuring:
🐾 Very small heroes on a very big journey
🌲 A sprawling wilderness in danger
🍎 Snacks, coziness, and small acts of courage
🧠 Neurodiversity as a superpower
#questpit #Q #MG #F
🐾 Very small heroes on a very big journey
🌲 A sprawling wilderness in danger
🍎 Snacks, coziness, and small acts of courage
🧠 Neurodiversity as a superpower
#questpit #Q #MG #F
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Here's my #agentsguide to my cozy Middle Grade animal fantasy, THE LITTLES OF BIG WILD, featuring:
🐾 Very small heroes on a very big journey
🌲 A sprawling wilderness in danger
🍎 Snacks, coziness, and small acts of courage
🧠 Neurodiversity as a superpower
#questpit #Q #MG #F
🐾 Very small heroes on a very big journey
🌲 A sprawling wilderness in danger
🍎 Snacks, coziness, and small acts of courage
🧠 Neurodiversity as a superpower
#questpit #Q #MG #F
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
Got a Sunday funday rejection for BEYOND THE MIST but it actually made my afternoon bc they said while they didn’t think they were the best fit, there was a lot they admired about my pages 🥹🥲 give me an inch I’ll take a mile okay #querytrenches
February 1, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Got a Sunday funday rejection for BEYOND THE MIST but it actually made my afternoon bc they said while they didn’t think they were the best fit, there was a lot they admired about my pages 🥹🥲 give me an inch I’ll take a mile okay #querytrenches
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
Hey Alexa...combine retelling myths like PERCY JACKSON but w/ the daughter of Hades😵 &➕🧠health in the vibe of GIRL, INTERRUPTED
Also, throw in ❤️=Noah & Allie’s in THE NOTEBOOK
(but like…make Noah an Incubus😈)✌️
✍️82K #A #F
🤬Angry girls & gods
📸Readers say…👇
#questpit #Q #DF & elements of #RF #PR #H
Also, throw in ❤️=Noah & Allie’s in THE NOTEBOOK
(but like…make Noah an Incubus😈)✌️
✍️82K #A #F
🤬Angry girls & gods
📸Readers say…👇
#questpit #Q #DF & elements of #RF #PR #H
January 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
#questpit #r #f #wip #a
INUYASHA x SAILOR MOON x D&D WILD MAGIC ✨
Ohio wasn't great to begin with but it certainly didn't have magic and monsters. Thrust into the Realm, Kassidy will have to harness her new deity powers quickly...and then risk that very magic to save those she loves.
INUYASHA x SAILOR MOON x D&D WILD MAGIC ✨
Ohio wasn't great to begin with but it certainly didn't have magic and monsters. Thrust into the Realm, Kassidy will have to harness her new deity powers quickly...and then risk that very magic to save those she loves.
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
DANCING ON THE EDGE
When dancer Tillie Lieberman’s mother is hospitalized after an attempted suicide, she must confront her own escalating mental health issues or risk destroying her relationship with her sister, best friend, and the dance partner who’s been there all along.
#Questpit #Q #YA #R
When dancer Tillie Lieberman’s mother is hospitalized after an attempted suicide, she must confront her own escalating mental health issues or risk destroying her relationship with her sister, best friend, and the dance partner who’s been there all along.
#Questpit #Q #YA #R
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
OCTOBER DAYE X WELCOME TO NIGHTVALE
When a blood-drained body is found at the edge of Foggy Dell, a quirky town in Northern California, Maisie—local ghost speaker—and Stacy—biologist and supernatural skeptic—become unlikely partners, investigating the mysterious death.
#BluePit 📖 #Q #PN #M
When a blood-drained body is found at the edge of Foggy Dell, a quirky town in Northern California, Maisie—local ghost speaker—and Stacy—biologist and supernatural skeptic—become unlikely partners, investigating the mysterious death.
#BluePit 📖 #Q #PN #M
January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Coffee is brewed - crisis averted.
Thank you to all who showed love to BEYOND THE MIST at yesterday’s #QuestPit! 🌊
🎧On audio over breakfast: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
📖On kindle during nap time: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Thank you to all who showed love to BEYOND THE MIST at yesterday’s #QuestPit! 🌊
🎧On audio over breakfast: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
📖On kindle during nap time: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
February 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Coffee is brewed - crisis averted.
Thank you to all who showed love to BEYOND THE MIST at yesterday’s #QuestPit! 🌊
🎧On audio over breakfast: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
📖On kindle during nap time: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Thank you to all who showed love to BEYOND THE MIST at yesterday’s #QuestPit! 🌊
🎧On audio over breakfast: Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole
📖On kindle during nap time: Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Reposted by Author Laurel Grant
Alice has questions.
Is The Society of Curse Breakers a cult?
How can she control her magic?
Why does she keep passing out?
Can she trust Nate and Ivy?
Why does everything keep attacking them?
Can they really break an ancient curse?
Good luck Alice! You’re going to need it. #questpit #q #f
Is The Society of Curse Breakers a cult?
How can she control her magic?
Why does she keep passing out?
Can she trust Nate and Ivy?
Why does everything keep attacking them?
Can they really break an ancient curse?
Good luck Alice! You’re going to need it. #questpit #q #f
January 31, 2026 at 10:23 PM