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Solaris to publish psychological horror Home Sick by Rhiannon Grist

Solaris is delighted to announce the acquisition of Home Sick by Rhiannon Grist.

In this debut novel from the British Fantasy Award-winning author of The Queen of the High Fields, Tamsin escapes from Edinburgh to the Scottish countryside in desperate need of a fresh start and a new life away from the city. But when the cottage she thought she’d bought turns out to be a semi-detached house in the middle of nowhere – unnerving neighbour she never sees included – the place she hoped would be a sanctuary becomes a snare as she loses her grip on reality.

World English Language Rights were acquired by Amanda Raybould from Dorian Maffei at Kimberley Cameron & Associates Literary Agency. Film/TV Rights have also been acquired by Kim Yau at Echo Lake Entertainment.

Home Sick will be released in Summer 2026.

Author Rhiannon Grist on the acquisition:

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be bringing out my debut novel with Solaris. I have been impressed by Solaris’ transparency, dedication and strong sense of fairness for their authors. I’m looking forward to working with the brilliant Amanda on my folklore-infused, psychological horror Home Sick. Get hungry, weirdos. It’s time to eat.”

Acquiring Editor Amanda Raybould:

“The moment I started Home Sick, I knew this was the type of book that I would be staying up all night to read – the crawling horror of Tamsin’s move to a new house got under my skin and refused to let go. I’ve long been a fan of Rhiannon’s writing, which I think rises to new heights in Home Sick, and I’m delighted to partner with her on this incredibly special – and terrifying – novel.”

Rhiannon A Grist is an award-winning writer of weird, dark and speculative fiction. Her Welsh folk horror, The Queen of the High Fields, won Best Novella at the 2023 British Fantasy Awards. She lives in Edinburgh with her partner and far too many plants. Do not startle her; she bites. Approach slowly, with open palms, like you would a deer in the woods. Find out more at www.rhiannongrist.wordpress.com For press enquiries please contact Jess Gofton, PR & Marketing Manager: jess.gofton@rebellion.co.uk.

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Solaris to publish dark fantasy Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho for the UK

Solaris is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Cry, Voidbringer by Elaine Ho for the UK.

A jaded warrior, conscripted by a kingdom battling their imperialist masters, accidentally rescues a child whose existence can easily turn the tide of a war. To survive, they must navigate the games kingdoms play, where their captors look to reclaim a memory of an empire, but the cities they reconquer don’t want their version of liberation.

For fans of The Unbroken and The Jasmine Throne, Cry, Voidbringer will be released in autumn 2025.

UK/BC English Language Rights were acquired by Amanda Raybould from Jennifer Azantian at Azantian Literary Agency. Rights also to Michael LaBorn at Bindery Books (NA).

Author Elaine Ho on the acquisition:

“I’m thrilled to be working with the fantastic Amanda Raybould and the rest of the team at Solaris! It’s a huge honour to be part of the list among authors I admire, and I can’t wait to share Cry, Voidbringer with the world!”

Acquiring Editor Amanda Raybould:

“I was immediately enthralled by the world that Elaine presented in Cry, Voidbringer – her writing is exquisite and visceral – but the true heart of the novel is the friendship formed between two people who believe they have no choice at all, but who still fight for their freedom. I can’t wait for you all to share in the story of Hammer and Viri.”

Elaine Ho is an Asian-American illustrator and author. She bounces between the US and Singapore, belonging to both and neither. Her work primarily explores themes of identity and home, whilst being drawn to the broken and the beautiful. She originally received a degree in Psychology before pivoting into art full-time. Find her work at artofelaineho.com

For press enquiries please contact Jess Gofton, PR & Marketing Manager: jess.gofton@rebellion.co.uk.