Stephanie Stein at Tor US and Grace Barber at Tor UK have acquired debut author Maddie Martinez’s The Maiden and Her Monster, a sapphic fantasy reimagining of the Jewish myth of the golem. Publication is slated for Fall 2025; Victoria Marini at High Line Literary brokered the two-book deal for world English rights.
From US editor Stephanie Stein:
UK editor Grace Barber adds:
Agent Victoria Marini said:
And from the author, Maddie Martinez:
Maddie Martinez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her love of stories began with desert plumes and watermelon sunsets. She holds a BA in Political Science and International Affairs from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and an MA in Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University in Washington, DC. The Maiden and Her Monster is her first novel. You can find her on social media @maddiesmartinez or on her website.
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