Leah Pierre (is barely here)

Two years, 130 pages, and a lot of tears later I've finally finished my thesis and completed my MA in Publishing! 😭🥳🙌🏾 😊

Querying friends, do yourself a favor and submit to my agent @leahbene whenever she's open. Knowledgeable with a good head on her shoulders, and she keeps me sane while helping me do my best. She's the literal greatest idc idc 💛

Updates, since I've been dead to this app: 1. I've been frantically finishing my novel with a goal of sub in Oct. 2. Many life changes that prevented finishing 3. Ultimately didn't have to fret because I have the most understanding agent in the world 4. Now subbing in Jan. 🙌🏿

@mmmlysaght Congratulations Maeve!!👏🏾🥳🎉

Today is the day – I’m bidding @coppsliterary a very fond farewell and joining @Aevitascreative as an agent!

Hi! Just popping on w/ a few #querying updates/reminders: -I'll be closing Sept 1st to catch up - I do NOT accept email queries (they'll be deleted) -I DO respond to all queries--just may take longer than you (or I!) would like so pls allow more than 6 weeks before nudging

A bit late to the party but I'll be dipping into #PicantePit so writers if I like your pitch, please query me via QM and include a link to your pitch!

Editor friends, if you're looking for a YA contemporary fantasy with Black Boy Magic and Black Boy Love, let me know as I'll be happy to share when we go on sub soon!

We now have our first official list of industry professionals who have shown interest! 🎉 Thank you everyone who took the time to fill out our form! If there are any other industry professionals who want to participate, please let us know!

While I was writing my MA thesis about this, there were times I was second-guessing myself in making these claims but low and behold, 4 years post the "racial awakening" we had in 2020, we're right back to where we were. Hence the title...which has never felt more apt.

@shardai_smithh @clairefriedman8 @Inkwellmgmt @nastya_litepla Congratulations!🎉👏🏾

I HAVE A LITERARY AGENT! I am so happy to announce I am now represented by @clairefriedman8 and @Inkwellmgmt! Her enthusiasm for my novel was immediate and her aspirations surpassed my wildest dreams. I can't wait to work with her and share this book with the world!

It's so surreal to see Love in 280 Characters or Less come to life in this beautiful way😍 It's been such a journey and I'm so grateful to @RavynnKaMia for letting me be here for it!💜

@VoiceJamaica Hi! Here's my query manager link for you to share your story: QueryManager.com/LeahPierre

@leahbene Hi, I'm a Jamaican children's book author that focuses on issues affecting children of colour. I would love to send you the manuscript for my new book. I hope you will see this.

I'm very excited to announce that I'm working with the Museum of UnCut Funk to represent their portfolio of vintage Black comic strip IP which includes some of the first Black heroes to appear in comic strips!

Super late due to not being on Twitter/X but since I'm sorta back, I just wanna say I'm equally excited to be working with @ailunshi on her amazing YA heist fantasy with Breaking Bad vibes! I was sold from they very beginning 😍

@DBGeeWrites They ain't going to be ready for it but 😎

The 2024 Annual Contest Submission window opens TODAY at 12 NOON EST!!! In the meantime, make sure to sign up for our Substack to stay "in the know." #WritingCommunity

@chronicles_of_n @aleyeou You'll be first on the list😉❤️‍🔥

@aleyeou @leahbene please 👀👀

#MSWL for a horror involving paintings that look normal upon first glance but when you peer closer there is something strange about that figure in the background, something otherworldly. . .

@Natalie_Lakosil @Antoinight @gracemilusich @LeePaigeOBrien @LookingGlassLit Congratulations Natalie!

🎉BIG NEWS!🎉 I've founded an agency! Thrilled and honored to be joined by @Antoinight @gracemilusich and @LeePaigeOBrien. Follow us at @LookingGlassLit! lookingglasslit.com

@CarolineMEisen @GoldinAgency Ahh, congratulations Caroline!!🥳👏

I joined @GoldinAgency six years ago today (!), and so it's extra nice to be able to share this news on the anniversary of joining such a wonderful place

@JLSeales Thank you for being such a pleasure to work with and for creating an amazing story and characters!! 😭🥰

@leahbene Thank you for everything you've done (and continue to do). You're amazing!

I know we don't always talk about the journey, but this was my 4th‼️time entering #RevPit! The morning of, I wasn't on twitter, because that's how much I wasn't expecting it. But when I found out that @leahbene had chosen my book, I was over the moon. This will be a showcase 🧵

Editor Leah Pierre @LeahBene and winner Jonathan Seales @JLSeales: A TOUCH LIKE STARLIGHT (YA Contemporary Romance) #RevPit reviseresub.com/showcase/a-tou…

@RavynnKaMia 😍🔥