Prof. Megan Eccles Signs Two-Book Deal with Grand Central Publishing

Author and professor Megan Jauregui Eccles has signed a two-book deal with Grand Central Publishing in the U.S. and Piatkus in the U.K. Her debut young adult fantasy novel, Sing the Night, is set to release on February 24, 2026. Pitched as The Phantom of the Opera meets The Night Circus, the novel blends music, magic, and gothic intrigue.

Sing the Night follows Selene, a young soprano who longs to win L′Opéra du Magician and be named King’s Mage. But when the competition turns dangerous and a mysterious figure in a mirror tempts her with forbidden magic, she must choose between the future she’s always wanted and a power that could consume her. Betrayal, ambition, and dangerous enchantments collide in this high-stakes tale of legacy and desire.

Already generating excitement in the publishing world, Sing the Night will be followed by a second novel in 2027. The series promises richly imagined worldbuilding and lyrical, gothic storytelling that will resonate with fans of Leigh Bardugo and Erin Morgenstern.

Beyond her work as a novelist and Chair of JPCatholic's Creative Writing program, Prof. Eccles has published short fiction and essays in Kelp Journal, Coachella Review, and Wild Greens, among others. She holds a BA in Music from the University of San Diego and an MFA in Creative Writing from UC Riverside–Palm Desert.

Eccles lives in the foothills of San Diego with her husband, six kids, and various farm animals. When she’s not writing or rehoming rattlesnakes, she pairs lipstick to her favorite books on Instagram and plays Dungeons & Dragons.

Sing the Night is available for pre-order now at major retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Powell’s Books. Visit www.meganjaureguieccles.com