Lee Weatherly: YA Fantasy

Join us for a special Q&A with acclaimed author Lee Weatherly (L.A. Weatherly), as we explore her writing, creative process and the magic of storytelling. We’ll be chatting about her exciting new YA fantasy novel, Seven Deadly Spells, the first book in a brand-new trilogy, and discovering what it takes to bring unforgettable characters, spellbinding worlds and captivating stories to life. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a fantasy fan or simply curious about the creative journey behind a book, don’t forget to bring your questions along!

Lee Weatherly (L.A. Weatherly) has written more than 50 books for children and young adults, including the bestselling Angel series. Her books have been published in 20 languages.

Her new YA trilogy begins with Seven Deadly Spells, published by Hachette in November 2026.

Her work has won the Sheffield Children’s Book Award, the Stockport Children’s Book Award and the Leeds Book Award, and has been shortlisted for the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the RoNA Award.

Passionate about nurturing new writing talent, Lee also works as a mentor and writing teacher. For more than 20 years she has taught workshops and residential courses for Arvon and SCBWI, as well as at the Hay, Edinburgh and YALC festivals, and has seen many of her former students go on to successful writing careers of their own.

Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, Lee now lives with her husband and dog in a rambling Victorian house in the Scottish Borders.

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