I'm getting whiplash. That partial request just turned into a full. I submitted it last Friday. That was SO fast!

Three days in the trenches and I got a personalized rejection and a partial request! Can't wait to hear from more agents! 😁

I am officially querying THE LOVE IN YOUR WORDS, a YA Romance complete at 70,000 words! Here is my up-to-date Agent Guide. #ya #romance #neurodiverse #ownvoices #agentguide #agentsguide

16yo Lena Mei falls in love with an autistic polyglot who helps her reclaim her Chinese heritage, but is their bond strong enough to survive a devastating family secret? 🔥 Slow Burn 🧠 Neurodiversity 👥 Overcoming Loneliness 🌍 Immigration & Diaspora #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

When 16yo Lena Mei befriends an autistic polyglot to learn Mandarin, she doesn’t expect to fall in love or learn that she, too, is on the spectrum. ❤️ Friends to Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn Romance ☀️ Grumpy/Sunshine 🏠 Found Family 😶 Forbidden Romance #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

With her grandma visiting from China—maybe for the last time—16yo Lena Mei enlists an autistic polyglot for help learning Mandarin so she can speak to her. As their bond deepens, she begins to question whether she is autistic too. #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

TO ALL THE BOYS x KOMI CANT COMM Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei has one last chance to connect with her aging grandma, who only speaks Mandarin–a language she doesn't know. A half-Chinese autistic polyglot might be the key to her voice and her heart. #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

SOMETHING MORE x NEVER THOUGHT I’D END UP HERE When 16yo Lena Mei turns to an autistic polyglot to learn Mandarin, she doesn’t expect to fall for him—or uncover a painful connection between their families that could uproot their growing love. #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A half-Chinese autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering love and her own autism. #DVpit #YA #CR #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS #ND #MH #Asian

I'm officially a #PUBLISHED (but still unagented) #writer!! SOMEONE LIKE ME, an anthology of #autistic experiences, is now available online and in stores. Thank you so much VERVE Books, @waterstones.bsky.social and @waterstoneslpl.bsky.social for sharing our stories with the world.

#DVParty Day 2: First Line Missed day 1, but I'm here for day 2! Here are the first two lines of my YA Romance. It's about a selectively mute girl who falls in love with an autistic polyglot through learning Chinese!

#preDV was fun!! Thank you all for your support and feedback!

TO ALL THE BOYS x KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE When 16yo Lena Mei turns to an autistic polyglot to learn Mandarin, she doesn’t expect to fall for him—or uncover a painful connection between their families that could uproot their growing love. #YA #R #preDV #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS

Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A half-Chinese autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering love and her own autism. #YA #R #preDV #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS

With her aging grandma visiting from China—maybe for the last time—16yo Lena Mei enlists an autistic polyglot for help learning Mandarin so she can speak to her. As their bond deepens, she overcomes speech problems and questions whether she is autistic too. #YA #R #preDV #OWN #POC #IMM #DIS

TO ALL THE BOYS x KOMI CANT COMMUNICATE 16yo Lena Mei discovers her neurospiciness while learning Mandarin with a cute autistic polyglot #UnhingedPit #YA #R #W

Read @ivy-lin.bsky.social's beautiful essay about Autistic belonging and writing her place in the world - and then run out and pre-order your UK copy of SOMEONE LIKE ME (Verve Books) to read her gorgeous chapter!

Thank you @bookbrunch.bsky.social for the opportunity to write this article! #writing #books #autism #neurodiversity www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-ar...

Feeling a bit socially hungover, but I woke up this morning feeling so grateful for the wonderful talk I had yesterday with Lucy Rose, Sarah Cook and Clem Bastow. I got to talk about two of my special interests: #autism and #writing! Thank you VERVE Books for the opportunity!

Someone Like Me preorders are being sent out and reviews are trickling in. I'm so honoured and ecstatic to be included in an anthology alongside amazing writers with diverse autistic experiences. #books #autism #neurodiversity #neurodivergentwomen

Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A charming autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering love and her own autism. #YA #R #PosterPit #W

Here We Go Again x Kinky Boots An adult contemporary, drag, gay road trip RomCom. Follow Harri as he joins crush Jack on a chaotic trip to find the iconic 1980's drag friends of Wilma Cockburn. Will their secrets about his adopted family's past change his life forever? #Queerpit #A #CON #editors

SHARP OBJECTS x THE SHAPE OF WATER a young artist needs the perfect portrait for art college. her muse? her mother — but not only does she disappear to the local pond, she is also a nymph and has no intention to leave. #queerpit #spf #mr #a

I am so excited to speak with Sarah Cook, Lucy Rose and Dr Clem Bastow about our anthology! Please RSVP on EventBrite if you'd like to listen or join in on our discussion about #autism & #neurodiversity. 🙂 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/someone-li...

(1/4) Since writing this essay, my life has changed dramatically. Reading it is like uncovering a letter in a time capsule; its message rings truer to me now more than ever. #writing #books #autistic #actuallyautistic #neurodiversity

IT CAME!! Thank you so much VERVE Books for the opportunity to contribute to this moving and important anthology!! 🥹 If you're like me, SOMEONE LIKE ME will make you shed tears of joy! Preorder here: www.vervebooks.co.uk/bookpage.php...

QuestPit was fun!

YOU BETWEEN THE LINES x KATHERINE CENTER Looming budget cuts mean Jules’s dream job is in jeopardy before it's even begun. With each department set to lose one new teacher, she must compete with her annoyingly handsome rival to win her place—if she can avoid losing her heart. #QuestPit #W #A #R

SOMETHING MORE x KOMI CANT COMMUNICATE When 16yo Lena Mei befriends an autistic polyglot to learn Mandarin, she doesn’t expect to fall in love or learn that she, too, is on the spectrum. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

With her aging grandma visiting from China—maybe for the last time—16yo Lena Mei enlists an autistic polyglot for help learning Mandarin so she can speak to her. As their bond deepens, she overcomes speech problems and questions whether she is autistic too. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A charming autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering love and her own autism. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

I'm participating in #QuestPit tomorrow! So excited to see everyone's pitches!! 😁

Waterstones is launching a 25% off pre-order campaign for Someone Like Me! From Mon, 28 July - Thurs, 31 July Enter promo code SUMMER25 to get your 25% off discount on the Waterstones website and app! waterstones.com/campaign/jul... @Waterstones #WPreorder

When I doubt my writing, I remind myself: A year ago, I went from writing PHP 🤮 to writing 3 novels I was struggling with making friends in a new country, and found a community through writing I’m being published in an anthology! Still pinching myself What an incredible journey

I’m thrilled to share that I'll be featured in the anthology Someone Like Me! Huge thanks to VERVE Books for the opportunity to tell my story as a late-diagnosed autistic woman. Our voices need to be heard now more than ever. Preorder here: shorturl.at/ufSkx

I made an Instagram! @ivylinwrites Please follow for aesthetic autistic writerly content 🥰 www.instagram.com/ivylinwrites...

I had a great time connecting with other SE Asian authors in #SEAsianPit yesterday! 🇲🇾I received 5 requests which is... astounding! I can't wait to query The Love In Your Words! Thank you all for your support!

KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE x TO ALL THE BOYS Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A charming autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering her own autism. #SEAsianPit #W #YA #CR

SOMETHING MORE x NEVER THOUGHT I'D END UP HERE x KOMI CAN'T COMMUNICATE Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei falls for an autistic polyglot teaching her Mandarin, but uncovers a secret that could silence their love forever. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

With her aging grandma visiting from China—maybe for the last time—16yo Lena Mei enlists a charming autistic polyglot to help her overcome her speech problems and learn Mandarin. As their bond deepens, she begins to question whether she might be autistic too. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

Selectively mute 16yo Lena Mei wants to read a Chinese poem to honour her late mother, but she can’t read it. A charming autistic polyglot offers to help—not only with her speech but also in discovering her own autism. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

When 16yo Lena Mei turns to an autistic polyglot to learn Mandarin, she doesn’t expect to fall for him—or uncover a painful connection between their families that could uproot their growing love. #YA #R #QuestPit #W

#Agents I started querying my gothic Sapphic fantasy! Shadow sorceress Evelyn has been having nightmares of a monster seeking to use her powers. Together with witch Lydia she must find out what the monster wants from her, before she loses herself to it.

Here's my agent's guide to THIS FAITH YOU BLEED FOR, an adult gothic fan(g)tasy, complete at 104k. #amquerying

Final Destination x The Handyman Method, w/ the core friendships of Squid Game (s1), in this #A spec #H in which a tight-knit group of 20-somethings takes one last trip abroad, only to find themselves trapped in a reality-bending hotel that feeds on their secrets and wounds. 🩸 #PosterPitW #PosterPit

#PosterPitQ with ✨Big 5+✨ editor interest 🥀 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS x THE SECRET GARDEN As ghosts appear and people disappear—the gardeners at Greer Manor seem to be planting more than just flowers . . . #PosterPit #MG #M #H

POWERLESS X ONE DARK WINDOW Being a teen sucks. Working with a handsome memory snatcher to save magic? A little less 🤷‍♀️ ❤️‍🔥 pinning and slow-burn 🦇 mental health rep 🌊 atmospheric setting 😈 feminine rage core 🔥 found family 🍴eat the rich #LuckyPit #PopUpPitA #amquerying

Joined the bandwagon and made a pitch card for our querying novel! #WritingCommunity #NA #A #amquerying

An agent’s guide to The Love In Your Words: a YA Romance set in Liverpool, where a selectively mute girl falls for an autistic polyglot who helps her embrace her Chinese heritage and neurodivergence. #YA #Romance #writingcommunity #litagents #agentguide

I'm obsessed with this animation @emmacarelli.bsky.social made of my character, Mia!! The vibes, the expression, the hair-twirling, THE CODE!! #art #animation #writing #python