Announcement: Sapphic Romantasy "How to Flirt with a Witch" Optioned for TV Adaptation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Queer Urban Fantasy How to Flirt with a Witch Optioned for TV Adaptation

Tiana Warner’s popular sapphic romantasy novel, How to Flirt with a Witch, will be pitched as a TV series by producer Ilyssa Peltz.

Vancouver, BC / Los Angeles, CA – January 2, 2026

Acclaimed filmmaker Ilyssa Peltz is set to pitch How to Flirt with a Witch, the novel by award-winning author Tiana Warner, to television networks. Blending sizzling romance, thrilling action, and humor, the series features a love story between an ordinary young woman and an alluring but dangerous witch.

When a university student in Vancouver learns she has the ability to sense magic, she stumbles on a secret underground coven—and forms a forbidden romance with a witch determined to protect her from the consequences.

“Beneath the magic and romance, this is a story about finding belonging as a young adult,” said Tiana Warner, “and I’m thrilled that Ilyssa Peltz shares my vision in bringing that to life. There’s something inherently queer about a coven of witches, and a series that puts sapphic love front-and-center is long overdue.”

“I’m committed to bringing meaningful, diverse inclusion to genres that are ready for it and to the audiences that deserve it,” said Ilyssa Peltz. “With dynamic characters, an exciting romance, and a fresh take on magic, I couldn’t put this book down. By breaking away from tired tropes and tragic LGBTQ+ storylines, this story brings a refreshing perspective to the supernatural genre.”

How to Flirt with a Witch is available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. Fans can also enjoy its ongoing webcomic adaptation on Webtoon, Tapas, and Patreon.

Tiana Warner is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author of sapphic romance and romantasy novels, including The Valkyrie’s Daughter (Entangled Publishing). The winner of multiple awards, her work has been celebrated for its high-stakes plots and captivating queer love stories.

Ilyssa Peltz is a director and producer with a passion for telling untold stories. Her acclaimed web series The Haunting of Moonshine Mary won multiple awards at international film festivals. With a commitment to inclusivity and a fresh point of view, she has built a career bringing unique, meaningful stories to the screen.

Contacts:

Ilyssa Peltz |  Producer |  ipeltz89@gmail.com |  www.ilyssapeltz.com

Tiana Warner |  Writer |  tiana@tianawarner.com |  www.tianawarner.com

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