Sylvia LeathamSylvia Leatham is a writer from Dublin, Ireland. Her debut novel, a near-future romantic comedy, will be published in 2025 with Storm Publishing. The book is the first in a two-book deal with Storm brokered by Laura Bennett of the Liverpool Literary gency. Sylvia's books seek out the human heart behind global issues or technological change, finding comedy in the everyday and romance in unusual places. While she has a passion for science, human relationships are what really fascinate her. Her debut novel was shortlisted for The Letter Review manuscript prize in the US, and for the Watson Little x Indie Novella novel prize. The first chapter was shortlisted for the Retreat West First Chapter competition. The book was also longlisted for the Mslexia novel prize and the Novel London Literary Competition. She has also co-written a romantic comedy screenplay - set in the world of stunt doubles - with her husband, the emerging screenwriter Joe Griffin. Read More Read Less