Tor Bramble snaps up The Cursed Kingdom series from popular BookToker Deanna Ortega
Tor Bramble has signed five books with hugely successful BookToker Deanna Ortega (they/them)
Deanna Ortega is a bookish content creator with 164,000 followers on TikTok. Ajebowale Roberts acquired World All Language rights from Amy Collins and Nadia Lynch at Talcott Notch Literary in a major deal.
Deanna Ortega is a bookish content creator with 164,000 followers on TikTok. Ajebowale Roberts acquired World All Language rights from Amy Collins and Nadia Lynch at Talcott Notch Literary in a major deal.
The first book in the series is Ruin & Roses, a delectable romantasy, filled with spice, political intrigue, hidden identities and impeccable world building. Ruin and Roses is set to publish in the UK in 2027.
Princess Jane Serpen is promised to a foreign prince and on the day of her engagement party, she steals a magical crown – unaware it’s one of the keys to unraveling three ancient curses bound to her bloodline. Jane must decide who she can trust, what she’s willing to sacrifice and whether love is worth the ruin it leaves behind.
Roberts says ‘I first discovered that Deanna had written a book through a tip off from my colleague, Becky Lushey, Senior Marketing Manager. I have been a fan of Deanna’s content for a long while and I’m in awe of the way they uplift the queer community. Deanna is a star and The Cursed Kingdom series is such a well realised world, bolstered with beautiful writing. I can’t wait for readers to discover Ruin & Roses. They’re in for one HELL of a ride!’
Ortega says ‘The Cursed Kingdoms series is a tale of curses, power, and love that defies fate. I'm endlessly grateful to my readers who've carried these characters in their hearts, and so excited to be working with Ajebowale Roberts and the Bramble UK team to bring my stories out into the world.’
Collins says ‘Talcott Notch is unbelievably excited about this series. Nadia and I met Deanna in Seattle and were instantly impressed with not only their talent, but with the commitment they have shown to the author community in their social media presence. They are a true champion for their own work and others’
Deanna Ortega (they/them) is a queer author and content creator. Deanna writes romantasy and romance with teeth: morally gray love interests, conflicted heroines, cursed bloodlines, and a healthy dose of betrayal. They’re drawn to power struggles, survival, sisterhood, and queer longing. Deanna is best known on BookTok for explaining books to their non-reader husband and going feral over hot fae boys and complicated girls.