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Lauren Bieker - is closed to unsolicited queries!
@laurenbieker.bsky.social
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Vice President & Literary agent for FinePrint Literary Management. Dog mom. she/her. opinions are my own
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Revealing the new trade paperback cover for #AlexGonzalez’s REKT, a disturbing examination of toxic masculinity and the darkest pits of the Internet, about a young man’s algorithmic descent into depravity in a future that’s nearly here.

Available July 28, 2026.

Cover Art by Seth Lerner
Trade paperback cover for REKT by Alex Gonzalez: a single camera lens, splattered in blood, staring out from a neon orange background. REKT is in bold letters around it.
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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New artwork alert! Ikki has struck again, this time with a sweet illustration of Dev. So, how about another teaser? 😎🔥

To any lurking editors, please like/comment or contact @laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list.

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How does Devlin show affection? Instead of saying I love you… Artwork by Ikki. Illustration of man with hazel eyes, brown skin, dark blonde hair, and facial scar Faine: “Then you should understand why I don’t want you involved in mafia business. The books are translating are dangerous.” Dev: “By that same justification, you should understand why I’m doing it. I’ll never stop trying to support you whether you want me to or not.”
December 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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tashalivings.bsky.social
Greetings! This week I wanted to participate in the “About the Author” trend. I’ve been writing for 15+ years (5+ books), with new beat sheets in progress. I currently have one story on submission, THESE WILTED BONES, while my newest book is being revised, THE CROOKED JACKAL. 1/2
December 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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2/2 I’m a competitive music video editor, momma to a two-and-a-half year old, SFF writer, pet parent, and educator. I write SFF, particularly QPOC romantasy, dark academia, and science fantasy.

Rep: @laurenbieker.bsky.social
Agency: FinePrint Literary Management
Website: tashalivingstone.com
Tasha Livingstone
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer • Video Editor
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December 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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This fourth post features my agent, @laurenbieker.bsky.social , and her favorite character(s), Rin and Nalo. Lauren reviewed the second draft of this story, so her feedback helped me condense and reorganize several chapters.

Lauren can also be found on 📸 and ❎

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Featured Agent: Lauren Favorite Character(s): Rin & Nalo About the Character(s): Newly engaged, Rin and Nalo are both employed by the transdimensional mafia. Rin is the resident tattoo artist while Nalo is their healer. Fun Fact: Rin and Nalo are childhood friends who began dating as teenagers.
December 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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To any lurking #editors, please like/comment or contact @laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list.

#writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #amwriting #amagented #sff

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Character Introduction: My gaze darts around the room, my body immobile. Artwork plasters the walls, from elaborate portraits and scenery, to hundreds of strange symbols, matching those on the brothel’s entrance. A small woman skids down a ladder, skipping the rungs, with a paintbrush handle in her mouth. She drops her supplies on a wheeled cart and wipes glittery orange dye on her romper, her height and build reminiscent of my sister. My breaths soften at the thought. She says, “Welcome! My name is Rin. I’m your resident tattoo artist.” She snatches a hair tie from her wrist and secures her ebony hair in two lopsided buns. Excerpt (Continued): A tall, broad-shouldered man enters the room, his tattoos obscured by his dark complexion. He pulls a white handkerchief with green embroidery from the pocket of his sweatshirt, his hands protected by fingerless tactical gloves, and dabs sweat from Rin’s brow. They kiss. “This is my fiancé Nalo,” Rin tells me, her smile exuberant, “our resident healer.” Nalo drags his hands across his shaven head and nods in greeting.
December 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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tashalivings.bsky.social
If you’re curious how I came up with the title, THE CROOKED JACKAL, for my newest MS, then look no further. Excerpts included! 👀✨

To any lurking #editors , please 🖤 or contact
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#writingcommunity #agented
How did I choose the title? Subheadings: New Adult Science Fantasy w/ Romance. Represented by FinePrint Literary Management. The title of this book holds two meanings. On the surface, THE CROOKED JACKAL is the name of a brothel, which serves as headquarters for a mafia subgroup. On a deeper level, THE CROOKED JACKAL takes on new meaning toward the end of the book, the details of which I won’t spoil.
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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tashalivings.bsky.social
‘Tis the season of giving, so how about a teaser? 👀🤓

Shoutout to my agent-sib @fitzthestory.bsky.social for all the fun book-related trends! 🖤

To any lurking #editors, please like/comment or contact
@laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list. #sff
Heading: How does Faine show affection? Body: Instead of saying I love you Subheading: Fanart by Ikki Heading: The Crooked Jackal. New Adult Science Fantasy Body: “I stole that serum because I couldn’t let you die, and I would do it again” - Faine “You would do it again, even knowing it resulted in jail-time?” - Dev Subheading: Represented by FinePrint Literary Management
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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tashalivings.bsky.social
I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s “Fav Character” post, featuring Menaka and Faine. To any lurking #editors, please like/comment or contact @laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list.

#writingcommunity #writers #amediting #amagented #sff

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Character Introduction: Our justice system is a joke. I recline in bed as my least favorite prison guard, Geb Fathi, jangles his keys against my cell bars, with his beer belly puckering the buttons of his uniform. A wicked grin curves his lips, bristling the hairs on the back of my neck. He says, “Big day, huh? I’ll miss you, Faine.” I flash him an equally twisted smile. “The feeling isn’t mutual.” Excerpt (Continued): We approach the end of the cell block, where an unlit staircase and bathroom loom behind a long, curved desk. Military personnel file paperwork into the drawers. A middle-aged man with a shaven head glances at us, his gaunt face shriveling further at the sight of me. He opens a thick binder and crosses out my name. “Jericho Jr. Black. You’re free to—” “Faine,” I correct him. “Jericho Jr. ‘Faine’ Black,” he says with an exaggerated eye roll.
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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To any lurking #editors, please like/comment or contact @laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list.

#writingcommunity #amediting #amagented #sff

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Character Introduction: The flower shop’s glass veranda glints. Orbs of light fall on the neighboring alley, where a man scrapes his switchblade across the library’s exterior, carving something into the bricks. He folds a white jacket over his arm, with the sleeves of his shirt rolled up. Beautiful tattoos stretch from the tips of his fingers to his neck, complementing his dark complexion. My boots scuff the asphalt when I halt. His head turns. A strip of wavy brown hair lines the center of his skull, the sides of his head shaven. He glances at me, then does a double-take. His dark brown eyes widen, lips parted, like he’s seen a ghost, but then he smirks and straightens. Excerpt (Continued): His voice lilts, accentuating his vowels. “Can I help you?” I laugh. “Nope. Definitely not.” “Friends call me Marius,” he says, his tone melodious. He deposits his switchblade into his breast pocket, drawing my gaze to his wrist, where a familiar hook-like tattoo resides, the same as Slyke. “And your name?” I rest my fingers on the collar of my coat in case I need to rip apart the buttons and snatch my knives. “Doesn’t matter. Whatever you’re selling, I’m not interested.”
December 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
This autumn has been much tougher than expected so I’m reopening my books. Need eyes on you query package, manuscript, or someone to discuss all things publishing? Reach out!

More info and rates here: chronovoros.com?page_id=279
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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To any lurking #editors, please like/comment or contact
@laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in being added to our sub list. 3/3

#writingcommunity #writersofbluesky #amagented #SFF #sciencefantasy #romantasy
Standing across the street is Devlin Moore, my best friend since childhood, the only person I would face imprisonment to protect. His skin is a darker brown than mine, with dirty blonde curls and hazel eyes, a striking combination. Warmth prickles my spine the longer I gape at him, my heartbeat erratic. He limps in my direction, his gentle smile warped by a long, thin scar, from the corner of his mouth across the left side of his face. Devlin wraps his arms around me, pulling me into a hug, and I flinch. “It’s g-good to see you.” He pushes me back and looks me over. He’s at least a foot taller than me, despite his slouched posture. I breathe in his citrusy scent, reminiscent of home, and sigh. My parents were supposed to pick me up, so there must’ve been a change of plans, not that I mind. Dev is better company. “What’re you doing here?” I ask, resting my hands in my pockets.
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This first post features Jessa Knight and her favorite character, Devlin/Dev. Jessa was among my first CPs to review this story, so I’m incredibly grateful for her insights.

Jessa can be found on 📸: www.instagram.com/jessaknightw...
Featured Writer: Jessa Knight Favorite Character: Devlin/Dev About the Character: Devlin is our MC’s librarian (in-training) with a gentle disposition and inquisitive mind who was gravely injured during the war. Fun Fact: I envisioned Dev’s character as the male version of Evie from The Mummy.
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Welcome to my “Fav Character” Series! Each week I’ll feature one of my CPs/betas, and their favorite character from THE CROOKED JACKAL, my NA Science Fantasy. This manuscript is currently in the revision stage (prior to sub), so please be aware excerpts are subject to change. 1/3
Who is your favorite character? #1 Fanart by Ikki
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
I hope you’ll see the vision too, and preorder Vile Lady Villains. 🥀
www.penguin.co.uk/books/470416...
Vile Lady Villains
PRE-ORDER THE WORLD-BURNING HORROMANTASY, BRINGING TOGETHER LITERATURE'S MOST FAMOUS LADY VILLAINS, LADY MACBETH AND KLYTEMNESTRA . . . For fans of A Dowry of Blood, Clytemnestra, and Piranesi, Vile ...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
At a time when queer books and authors have such an uphill battle, it was so important to me to have a cover that communicates how unapologetically sapphic this book is 🖤 I’m so grateful to my editor @jorgiereads.bsky.social and my agent @laurenbieker.bsky.social for seeing the vision.
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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The absolutely gorgeous artwork is by Audrey Benjaminsen who I’m convinced is a magician because look at how she brought THEM to life in all their stabby, sapphic glory! Audrey, forever in awe of you 🖤
🥀

Also an immense thank you to @beafitzgerald.bsky.social for her super kind blurb!
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November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
The cover for Danai’s debut novel, VILE VILLAINS illustrated by Audrey Benjaminsen
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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fitzthestory.bsky.social
stopping by to share an updated ♟️editor’s guide 🕯️ for 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓, my adult dark academic romantasy w/ a revenge-seeking heroine and the genius she loves ✨

#editors for more information reach out to @laurenbieker.bsky.social and @laurenjpkhan.bsky.social
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#writingcommunity #editorsguide
August 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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VILE LADY VILLAINS is coming to Greece!!! 🇬🇷
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I am ecstatic to have secured my first translation deal 6 months before my book even comes out in the UK or the US—and I’m even more ecstatic that it will be in my native language.
💙🇬🇷
A screenshot of the Publishers Marketplace announcement of the VILE LADY VILLAINS Greek translation rights being acquired by Ekdoseis Anubis in Greece
September 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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A thousand thank you to Ekdoseis Anubis for giving VILE LADY VILLAINS its perfect Greek home, and to my agent @laurenbieker.bsky.social and my Greek subagent for fighting so hard for this book. Whatever happens next, my heart is full. Even if that means my Mother will now be able to read the book…😱
September 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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I’m so so thankful to my UK team and especially @jorgiereads.bsky.social for being such a fierce advocate (and to my agent extraordinaire @laurenbieker.bsky.social!) and I can’t wait to work with the amazing Mali Clinton to bring this book to a North American audience
June 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The world is burning, and part of me feels bad for talking about books—but if these Vile Lady Villains have taught me anything is that to retell is to rebel. So, this Pride Month I’m here to say: support queer books and authors, now and always. I hope you will rebel with my Vile Lady Villains.
June 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
VILE LADY VILLAINS is coming to the US and Canada!
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I can’t begin to tell you how deeply grateful and excited I am that my sapphic, Gothic, Greek myth meets Shakespeare horromantasy will be published in the US and Canada by the fantastic team over at Union Square & Co!
A screenshot of Publishers Marketplace featuring the sale of Danai’s book, Vile Lady Villains, to Union Square & Co for publication in summer 2026. The screenshot is adorned with character art of the book’s MCs, done by Marina Charalambides
June 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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tashalivings.bsky.social
Here is my updated #editorsguide to THESE WILTED BONES, a new adult romantasy (anti-colonial Fourth Wing x Jade City). To any lurking #editors , please 🖤 or contact
@laurenbieker.bsky.social
at FinePrint, if you’re interested in seeing more. 👀🔥

#WritingCommunity #agented #editorguide
Trope Map. Fanart of FMC with sword. QPOC FMC & LI (#own). Magical mobsters. Transdimensional war. Anti-colonial. Swordplay. Exes-to-lovers. Dark academia. Fanart by Ikki. Editors guide to THESE WILTED BONES by Tasha Livingstone. Represented by FinePrint Literary Management. Short pitch. Anti-colonial Fourth Wing Meets Jade City with an LGBTQIA+ twist in this exes-to-lovers romance when conscripted weapon specialist Amira and mafia heir Havoc investigate disappearances at Stormfront War Academy, where their returning feelings for one another may prove more hazardous than surviving their lethal exams. Long pitch.
June 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM