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Lauren Bieker - is closed to unsolicited queries!

@laurenbieker.bsky.social

Vice President & Literary agent for FinePrint Literary Management. Dog mom. she/her. opinions are my own

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Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 6mo ago

THE CROOKED JACKAL is a science fantasy with: ❤️ poly rep 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ cast 👀 family secrets 🌶️ spicy scenes 🔥 slowburn romance ✨ steampunk vibes Repped by @laurenbieker.bsky.social #MENApit #AG #OWN #LGBT #A #NA #SFF #F #SF

Lauren Bieker - is closed to unsolicited queries!@laurenbieker.bsky.social · 6mo ago

It’s no April fool’s joke…I’m officially reopening to queries with FinePrint’s Agency Assistant, @baileyknaub.bsky.social! We’re interested in: Indigenous Horror / Fantasy Speculative Thrillers Psychological Horror For the next 2 weeks, please submit to us via my QM form #MSWL

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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 #editorsguide #sff

Practice on me:

Dev continues, saying, “Anyway, he insinuated you need more practice, so I wanted to offer myself as a test dummy.”
I blink. “Huh?”
He sits on the mattress again and pats his chest. “Practice on me. Just don’t view anything too embarrassing, like me on the toilet.”
I snort and shake my head. “For real? You’re okay with my invading your mind?”
He shrugs. “Yeah. The sooner you learn to control it, the less it’ll happen by accident.”
I pinch my bottom lip. He’s right, and I need to practice, but I never imagined he would offer to help. “I don’t know how to pick specific memories yet, but I’ll do my best to avoid anything awkward.”
“Sounds good.” He gestures to the comforter with an open palm.
I sit, hunched over, and blow out a shaky breath. I have no idea how to activate my abilities, let alone select a particular memory. This could be a complete failure, but perhaps that would be better than viewing something hurtful or embarrassing.
Dev holds out his forearms. “I trust you. Go for it.”

Smuggling Shenanigans:

A dimensional rift occupies the floor, like the one at the military outpost, shimmering and oscillating in the dim lighting. I inhale sharply as Braun’s team dumps the crates into the chasm before leaping inside themselves.
Heart racing, I peer sidewise at Slyke, who grins.
He says, “Try not to scream.”
He hooks his elbow around my neck and shoulders, and jumps.

Brothel Shenanigans:

“Faine is right. I wasn’t planning to stay,” Dev says.
Marius hooks his elbow around Dev’s shoulders, pulling him closer, the gesture seizing my insides. “Then come to my office. Have a drink. Let’s chat while Faine is serviced.” He motions something to the sex workers, directing them.
I need to get Dev out of here. Fast. I reach for him, but the blonde woman catches my wrist, kissing my fingers.
“Are any of us to your liking?” she asks, pointing to herself and her associates.
(REDACTED)
I peer at Dev, who returns my gaze. He gives me a weak nod, as if to reassure me he’ll be okay with Marius, their proximity hitching my breath.
“Stay!” I blurt out.
Marius quirks a brow. “Huh?”
“Talk here. Not your office,” I say, my voice shaky.

Transdimensional War:

I grab his hand. “Come on! We need to go.”
“I can stop them,” Dev says, as if he were realizing it himself. He looks me directly in the eye, and squeezes my fingers, his tone assertive. “I can stop them.”
My heartbeat throbs in my eardrums, my chest tingling. He means it, and he’s more than capable, but there are too many variables. He doesn’t understand his (REDACTED) yet, and hasn’t had time to practice; a battleground with live ammunition isn’t the place to learn.
I whisper, “Dev, please—”
More Karthals spill from the rift, their jets whirling in the sky.

Erewhon Books @erewhonbooks.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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. #writingcommunity

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.”

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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

tashalivingstone.com

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 ❎ 2/3

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 3/3

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 @laurenbieker.bsky.social at FinePrint, if you’re interested in seeing more once we’re on sub. #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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

‘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

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 3/3

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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 3/3

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.”

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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.

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · 10mo ago

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

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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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Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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.

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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! 🖤

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · 11mo ago

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

Christina Fitz-Gallant is ✨ agented ✨@fitzthestory.bsky.social · last yr.

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 . . #writingcommunity #editorsguide

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

VILE LADY VILLAINS is coming to Greece!!! 🇬🇷 💛 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

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

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…😱

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

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

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

Danai Christopoulou | VILE LADY VILLAINS out NOW @danaiwrites.bsky.social · last yr.

VILE LADY VILLAINS is coming to the US and Canada! 🥀🖤🗡️ 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

Tasha Livingstone is ✨AGENTED✨@tashalivings.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

Christina Fitz-Gallant is ✨ agented ✨@fitzthestory.bsky.social · last yr.

if #editors are lurking 👻 every friendship break up has ghosts in the closet… but Regan’s came with a haunted mansion, a cutthroat scholarship competition & the ex–bestie she’s trying not to fall for reach out to @laurenbieker.bsky.social + @ariannasidd.bsky.social for more🎃 #writingcommunity

Christina Fitz-Gallant is ✨ agented ✨@fitzthestory.bsky.social · last yr.

I am ✨ over the moon ✨ to announce that my literary team has expanded! I’m officially co-repped by @laurenbieker.bsky.social and @ariannasidd.bsky.social at FinePrint Literary. I can’t wait to get to work with such anpowerhouse team behind me for my books!😌🥰 . . #writingcommunity