EXCLUSIVE: Screenwriter Laura Lekkos has landed a book deal for her debut novel,All the Little Ways,which Gallery Books – a division of Simon & Schuster – will publish in June 2026. The deal marks Lekkos’s entry into novel writing, building on her established career in film and television.
All the Little Ways centers on Liz, a 32-year-old grappling with insecurity, and Victoria, a 43-year-old woman of power, whose lives unexpectedly intersect through simultaneous pregnancies. Their unlikely friendship transforms both women and those around them, but an explosive revelation threatens their bond and forces them to re-evaluate all their relationships.
“With its rich, complex characters and a plot that seamlessly blends humor, heartache, and surprising twists, All the Little Ways captures the essence of modern womanhood and female friendship. It’s a narrative brimming with cinematic potential,one that will resonate with readers and viewers alike,” said Hannah Braaten,Executive editor at Gallery Books.
Lekkos is known for her female-centric storytelling in the screenwriting world.she is currently the screenwriter behind Amazon MGM’s upcoming romantic comedy, Relationship Goals, which is in post-production, and adapted maureen Goo’s novel somewhere Only We Know for film at Netflix. She also has multiple projects in development at Amazon Studios.
Lekkos is represented by Gersh and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan LLP.
