Would you like to pick the brain of a US-based literary agent? Join us online on Fri 17th Oct when Sheyla Knigge @sknigge.bsky.social of HighLine Literary brings the brain and you bring the pitches and questions. Cover charge £5. #amquerying #writingcommunity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1663223750...

I am very rarely on here- I am mostly a threads/instagam girlie- but that said, I am sending around my fall newsletter to editors, so if you are an editor and I somehow missed you, send me a chat and I will send it your way so you're up to date on what's coming up my submission pipeline this fall.🍁

a spark of exciting news: i am so stoked to share my next book, AMERICAN GOLEM, with the world! this road trip book will remind you that this country is vast and queer and beautiful and so much more than the people in power want you to believe it can be, and i can’t wait for you to read it.

I’m closed to queries but guys if any agents are looking for something specific? DM me and if I find it in my inbox I will send it to you! I’m hosting query power hour tomorrow from 4-5EST and I will send it your way expeditiously then!

Me, closed to queries, dreaming about dark and twisty extra witchy, Brothers Grimm, Sleepy Hollow type stories.

Kids, don't fall in love with your tattoo artist. This has been a PSA

These Connie edits are going to break my heart more than the first three episodes of season three.

It’s been a big week and I’ve cried a lot

The solution is for Toni and Shakira to take the prize and besties and Helena and Harrison can cry.

Do yall ever think about how Netflix robbed us of a season two of Julie and the Phantoms or is it JUST me?

I saw a Cole and Phoebe edit yesterday, and I am BEGGING, when I reopen to queries if someone could send me a witchy romance like there's where they actually GET their happily ever after I would cry.

I can’t explain it but the crossover I would love is Molly Mae and Allison Kuch. Like Bambi and Scottie? I’m here for it.

Actually counting down the days til my family leaves for the fourth because I’m going to deep clean my house and be utterly alone.

Four years ago this week I set my sites on a career in publishing and now I’m coming up on completing my first two years as a full time agent.❤️

Go look at the strawberry moon

DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information! #dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks

It's June 1st 🎉🎉🎉

Calamity Gannon was Hyrule’s Sauron.

I don’t know why I dreamed I was chasing one of my editors through the Mirkwood, but like…I also understand it.

Men used to carry around purses and call them briefcases.

I can’t wait to see you all there!

Comp titles are complicated! You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers. How do you know you've chosen right? Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social

I appreciate going to conferences and people believing that I’m a teenager. Like yes, please tell me I don’t look thirty.

Favorite indies in DC?👀 Gotta hit up a bookstore while I’m here.

what’s my Charlie and the Chocolate Factory horror about? not sure, but here’s my attempt at figuring it out.

I spent a total of .70¢ during the B&N sale bc on top of the sale itself I’m also a member and had enough rewards to utilize them on my purchases. THAT SAID- indie bookstore day is Saturday and now I have more money to spend on books locally.☺️

Adulthood is realizing that green tea was never nasty- ya'll just steeped it for too long.

I just looked my eleven year old in the eyes. Excuse me while I sob What happened to my tiny baby?😭

I pretend I'm fine, but really I'm just waiting for there to be a writing conference in Houston.😩

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Lauren, a comic writer/illustrator and high school art teacher (teaching a comics course) I'm eager to work on ya, genre fiction, and queer stories. I'm repped by @sknigge.bsky.social at High Line Literary 💖 you can find my work and commission info at laurenanalepa.com

Wyatt Earp was the first cowboy I ever fell in love with.

I cannot explain the sigh of relief that came from reconciling with my tattoo artist. Sixteen months without a shop home has been hard, and don't get me wrong there are so many talented tattooers but ya'll I'm like...six years deep with this man. I don't WANT to shop hop.

I've been getting catfished with Irish accents online for weeks- UNTIL TODAY and I am so happy because they're so soothing to my soul.

See you soon!!!

dost thou fw these, chat? ⚔️

I’m doing a giveaway! If you’ve ordered any of my clients upcoming books you can submit your receipt and be entered to win a distraction free writing device. US only- winner will be announced on Instagram on April 1st at noon! form.jotform.com/250763635015...

To the editors that respond to my hear me out emails- thank you. I really have the randomest book thoughts always.

Teach your kids to be kind...so I don't have to teach mine how to punch.

"I'm trying to grow you like a beautiful flower, and SOMETIMES that involves math!" Actual commentary from my husband to our daughter.

Every time I see mention of a color run, I am reminded of the time my kids school had to call emergency services because the kids were all dehydrated or vomiting...I no longer endorse fun runs after that.

All my dates for March are up! Book them while you can!

"Everyone I ever envied as a child has led an unremarkable life." Period.

If you have a dog that thinks you are under threat every time you get into the car, and have any tips to stop the barking, please let me know. She's doing so much better about not barking at everything that passes the window, but cars are still hard for our three year old pup.

Today I had an interaction with a former teacher of mine where he said I was always very introspective and gregarious. I had no idea what gregarious meant. It's been almost twenty years since I sat in his classroom and he's still teaching me. I adore teachers.

I can't tell is USPS lost my ID or the state of Tennessee did, but as a person with upcoming flights? I am more than a little miffed.

What do you do when you feel like you’re going stir crazy?

So excited to participate!

I took my ADHD meds and didn't turn on any music. Of course I found myself asking why everything was so quiet. As someone who has never lived alone, it's so weird when there's silence inside my brain and out.

Patiently waiting for Substack to have a share to stories option because with so many people I know on Instagram I feel like that’s needed?