Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
@dianebillas.bsky.social
YA author of queer books
DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? (2023)🌈 and SUPERFICIAL (2024) 🦸♀️
Musician, traveler, reader
Pan/Demi
Philly based
linktr.ee/dianebillas
DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? (2023)🌈 and SUPERFICIAL (2024) 🦸♀️
Musician, traveler, reader
Pan/Demi
Philly based
linktr.ee/dianebillas
Pinned
It’s romance reads season and I always forget because I don’t celebrate it. It’s also funny to me that my first book is a romance because I’m one of the least romantic people ever. 🫠 But hi, I have a pretty pink YA sapphic awakening romance called DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? 💖
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
It’s romance reads season and I always forget because I don’t celebrate it. It’s also funny to me that my first book is a romance because I’m one of the least romantic people ever. 🫠 But hi, I have a pretty pink YA sapphic awakening romance called DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? 💖
Someone told me that the are re-reading my sapphic book DOES LOVE AWAYS WIN? and the way my heart felt. 💕🥹
February 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Someone told me that the are re-reading my sapphic book DOES LOVE AWAYS WIN? and the way my heart felt. 💕🥹
QUEER NANCY DREW
This bookstore Halloween party has all the candy you’d ever want but you’re too busy trying to figure out who killed your archenemy to clear your name. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? Oh, and beware of the poisoned chili…
#Foodpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
This bookstore Halloween party has all the candy you’d ever want but you’re too busy trying to figure out who killed your archenemy to clear your name. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? Oh, and beware of the poisoned chili…
#Foodpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
QUEER NANCY DREW
17-yr-old Emmie is suspect #1 of a murder during her mom's book event. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
🥞Pancakes
💖 Sapphic crush
🕵️ Amateur investigation
🎃 Halloween vibes
📚Indie bookstore
🐈 Store cat
🌈 Queer cast
#Foodpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
17-yr-old Emmie is suspect #1 of a murder during her mom's book event. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
🥞Pancakes
💖 Sapphic crush
🕵️ Amateur investigation
🎃 Halloween vibes
📚Indie bookstore
🐈 Store cat
🌈 Queer cast
#Foodpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Reposted by Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
The Next Official #MSWL Day: February 26, 2026 – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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February 5, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our Second Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 26, 2026. 🎉🎉🎉
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.
Learn more: manuscriptwishlist.com/2025/01/the-...
Scheduling my #foodpit posts! It's my husband's birthday tomorrow so I'm going to not be as active on here but will try and hop on some to support others!
February 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Scheduling my #foodpit posts! It's my husband's birthday tomorrow so I'm going to not be as active on here but will try and hop on some to support others!
For over a year now I have posted every day on the ⏰ app but I finally deleted it off my phone and tbh it’s really freeing. The new ToS made my gut churn among many other things. It's no longer the same. 😥 My account is still there but I couldn’t have it on my phone any longer.
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
For over a year now I have posted every day on the ⏰ app but I finally deleted it off my phone and tbh it’s really freeing. The new ToS made my gut churn among many other things. It's no longer the same. 😥 My account is still there but I couldn’t have it on my phone any longer.
Reposted by Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
This is why it's important to review books for indie authors, but also, this isn't a reflection of how hard I hustle; I never stop.
That being said, not every agent thinks this way. If you're an agent and my pitch interests you. Reach out.
That being said, not every agent thinks this way. If you're an agent and my pitch interests you. Reach out.
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
This is why it's important to review books for indie authors, but also, this isn't a reflection of how hard I hustle; I never stop.
That being said, not every agent thinks this way. If you're an agent and my pitch interests you. Reach out.
That being said, not every agent thinks this way. If you're an agent and my pitch interests you. Reach out.
Just sent out four queries this morning! Good way to start a Monday.
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Just sent out four queries this morning! Good way to start a Monday.
Reposted by Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
QUEER NANCY DREW
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget where your archenemy dies at the bookshop you work at and you are accused of killing her. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? You better find out before you are next.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget where your archenemy dies at the bookshop you work at and you are accused of killing her. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? You better find out before you are next.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
January 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
QUEER NANCY DREW
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget where your archenemy dies at the bookshop you work at and you are accused of killing her. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? You better find out before you are next.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
Welcome to the Halloween party you'll never forget where your archenemy dies at the bookshop you work at and you are accused of killing her. Did your sapphic crush, your boss, or your ex do it? You better find out before you are next.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
January 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
QUEER NANCY DREW
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job at an indie bookstore with her sapphic crush, but when her archenemy dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
17-yr-old Emmie has the coolest job at an indie bookstore with her sapphic crush, but when her archenemy dies during her mom’s book event, all eyes are turned towards her. She needs to get her life back & not get killed in the process.
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Loved beta reading this book especially since it’s sapphic!
January 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Loved beta reading this book especially since it’s sapphic!
This was such a great beta read!
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This was such a great beta read!
Loved beta reading this book!
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Loved beta reading this book!
QUEER NANCY DREW
17-yr-old Emmie is suspect #1 of a murder during her mom's book event. She needs to get her life back and not get killed in the process.
💖 Sapphic crush
🕵️ Amateur investigation
🎃 Halloween vibes
📚Indie bookstore
🐈 Store cat
🌈Queer cast
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
17-yr-old Emmie is suspect #1 of a murder during her mom's book event. She needs to get her life back and not get killed in the process.
💖 Sapphic crush
🕵️ Amateur investigation
🎃 Halloween vibes
📚Indie bookstore
🐈 Store cat
🌈Queer cast
#Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
QUEER NANCY DREW
Being accused of murder was not on Emmie’s bingo card but when her archenemy dies at the indie bookstore she works at, all eyes are turned toward Emmie. She and her teen friends need to solve the crime & not get killed in the process. #Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
Being accused of murder was not on Emmie’s bingo card but when her archenemy dies at the indie bookstore she works at, all eyes are turned toward Emmie. She and her teen friends need to solve the crime & not get killed in the process. #Questpit #Q #YA #MY #LGBT
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
In the span of a few hours I got a #smallpitch request, a full MS request from an agent, and a rejection! Querying is wild!
January 25, 2026 at 8:34 PM
In the span of a few hours I got a #smallpitch request, a full MS request from an agent, and a rejection! Querying is wild!
The spicy anthology that I have a short story in is now only .99! It has lots of winter vibes and my story is actually about being stuck in the Czech Republic during a blizzard! In case you are looking for something to read to keep you warm during the snow storm.❄️🔥Info below.
January 24, 2026 at 10:39 AM
The spicy anthology that I have a short story in is now only .99! It has lots of winter vibes and my story is actually about being stuck in the Czech Republic during a blizzard! In case you are looking for something to read to keep you warm during the snow storm.❄️🔥Info below.
My YA sapphic awakening book DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? is featured this week on @jaeauthor.bsky.social's sapphic book bingo for the category "set in a school or academia." Thank you Jae! My book and the other books set in a school or academia setting can be found below.
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
My YA sapphic awakening book DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? is featured this week on @jaeauthor.bsky.social's sapphic book bingo for the category "set in a school or academia." Thank you Jae! My book and the other books set in a school or academia setting can be found below.
My sapphic book doesn’t sell too well at in person events but the one time someone came into the bookstore and immediately came up to my table and said “OMG this looks sapphic.” And I’m like it is!! And they yelled at the top of their lungs “Yes!! I’m sapphic!!!” And then I remembered why I write. 💕
January 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
My sapphic book doesn’t sell too well at in person events but the one time someone came into the bookstore and immediately came up to my table and said “OMG this looks sapphic.” And I’m like it is!! And they yelled at the top of their lungs “Yes!! I’m sapphic!!!” And then I remembered why I write. 💕
Reposted by Diane Billas (she/her) queer YA author
An affair with her professor leads the way to unraveling Ronnie's curse. Her 21st birthday is to be a rite, but she doesn't know that. She doesn't have a clue that she's a beithir witch. But when the mark of the hunted finds her, she can no longer hide her dragon.
#BluePit #BluePit📖 #UF #Q #A
#BluePit #BluePit📖 #UF #Q #A
January 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM