Lee Melillo (they/she)
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
Associate Agent @ Dunham Lit | Sunnyside, Queens.
leemelillo.com
*I don't respond to DMs about queries.*
leemelillo.com
*I don't respond to DMs about queries.*
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Lee Melillo
www.leemelillo.com
psst btw: i have my own website now! check it out for info about me, my clients, and a more detailed version of my #mswl
www.leemelillo.com
www.leemelillo.com
me on the google doc
November 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
me on the google doc
this was me reading @pearlynwong.bsky.social’s manuscript for the first time btw (and i was right)
me reading a full request and seeing a niche reference to a very specific fandom/subculture i am also part of:
October 31, 2025 at 4:50 AM
this was me reading @pearlynwong.bsky.social’s manuscript for the first time btw (and i was right)
me reading a full request and seeing a niche reference to a very specific fandom/subculture i am also part of:
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
me reading a full request and seeing a niche reference to a very specific fandom/subculture i am also part of:
hi! my query inbox is empty as of today (10/24) - if you queried me or i requested your work in a pitch event and you haven't heard back from me, please send a follow-up! you might have gotten caught by spam.
[still have quite a few full requests i am considering, this is just referring to queries]
[still have quite a few full requests i am considering, this is just referring to queries]
October 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
hi! my query inbox is empty as of today (10/24) - if you queried me or i requested your work in a pitch event and you haven't heard back from me, please send a follow-up! you might have gotten caught by spam.
[still have quite a few full requests i am considering, this is just referring to queries]
[still have quite a few full requests i am considering, this is just referring to queries]
psst btw: i have my own website now! check it out for info about me, my clients, and a more detailed version of my #mswl
www.leemelillo.com
www.leemelillo.com
Lee Melillo
www.leemelillo.com
October 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
psst btw: i have my own website now! check it out for info about me, my clients, and a more detailed version of my #mswl
www.leemelillo.com
www.leemelillo.com
More exciting news to end an exciting, news-filled week – I'm thrilled to share that I now represent the lovely VALLI VIKRAM, whose YA mystery is equal parts heart-racing, thought-provoking, and swoon-worthy. So grateful to be working together. <3
#literaryagent #publishing #yafiction
#literaryagent #publishing #yafiction
October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
More exciting news to end an exciting, news-filled week – I'm thrilled to share that I now represent the lovely VALLI VIKRAM, whose YA mystery is equal parts heart-racing, thought-provoking, and swoon-worthy. So grateful to be working together. <3
#literaryagent #publishing #yafiction
#literaryagent #publishing #yafiction
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It’s #PortfolioDay! I illustrate picture books, comics, and book covers. I love drawing kids and animals in all kinds of stories. Please visit my website rob-peters.com for more. I’m represented by @bookbarrista at Dunham Literary.
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbook #cartoonist
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbook #cartoonist
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It’s #PortfolioDay! I illustrate picture books, comics, and book covers. I love drawing kids and animals in all kinds of stories. Please visit my website rob-peters.com for more. I’m represented by @bookbarrista at Dunham Literary.
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbook #cartoonist
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbook #cartoonist
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HONOURED and beyond grateful for @leemelillobooks.bsky.social taking a chance on me (and my manuscript!!!). The journey has been such an exciting one and I can't wait to see where it'll take us!!! 💕💕💕
So thrilled to FINALLY be able to announce this: please welcome my new (& first ever publicly announced) client: PEARLYN WONG! @pearlynwong.bsky.social
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
October 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
HONOURED and beyond grateful for @leemelillobooks.bsky.social taking a chance on me (and my manuscript!!!). The journey has been such an exciting one and I can't wait to see where it'll take us!!! 💕💕💕
So thrilled to FINALLY be able to announce this: please welcome my new (& first ever publicly announced) client: PEARLYN WONG! @pearlynwong.bsky.social
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
October 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
So thrilled to FINALLY be able to announce this: please welcome my new (& first ever publicly announced) client: PEARLYN WONG! @pearlynwong.bsky.social
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
I cried four times the first time I read her manuscript. I cannot wait to help bring it (and many more!) into the world. <3
Very excited to take one-on-one pitches at the 2025 (Online) Florida Writing Workshop on October 3-4. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: floridawritingworkshops.com
The 2025 Online Florida Writing Workshop
Get Your Writing Published: October 3-4, 2025
floridawritingworkshops.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Very excited to take one-on-one pitches at the 2025 (Online) Florida Writing Workshop on October 3-4. Join me! Anyone from anywhere can attend. Learn more about the virtual writers conference here: floridawritingworkshops.com
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Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
Looking forward to this!
#Pitblk 2025 has begun!!! Make sure to submit your pitches by Sept 24th at 8pm EST at the link below. We're excited you're participating and can't wait for agents and editors to see!
www.pitchpitblk.com/pitblk-submi...
#amquerying ##writersky #booksky
www.pitchpitblk.com/pitblk-submi...
#amquerying ##writersky #booksky
a man singing into a microphone with the words " do you remember the 21st night of september " below him
ALT: a man singing into a microphone with the words " do you remember the 21st night of september " below him
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September 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Looking forward to this!
literally had such a blast at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social today! got to sit on so many informative panels and spend time with friends - what a great event. :)
September 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
literally had such a blast at @peopleofpublishing.bsky.social today! got to sit on so many informative panels and spend time with friends - what a great event. :)
Very excited to go through the @pitchdis.com submissions later! So grateful there's an event like this and can't wait to see all the awesome work that's been submitted. :)
September 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Very excited to go through the @pitchdis.com submissions later! So grateful there's an event like this and can't wait to see all the awesome work that's been submitted. :)
fantastic time to be a pitt superfan
September 15, 2025 at 5:02 AM
fantastic time to be a pitt superfan
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Episode 5, "Boys," of THE PEEK WITH SAMUEL PEPYS is now live! Join Pepys and Valentino as they interview actor Edward "Ned" Kynaston, famed boy player of the Restoration.
Check it out on the podcatcher of your choice: pod.link/1828590877/e...
#audiodrama #podcast #stuartrestoration #fictionpodcast
Check it out on the podcatcher of your choice: pod.link/1828590877/e...
#audiodrama #podcast #stuartrestoration #fictionpodcast
pod.link
September 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Episode 5, "Boys," of THE PEEK WITH SAMUEL PEPYS is now live! Join Pepys and Valentino as they interview actor Edward "Ned" Kynaston, famed boy player of the Restoration.
Check it out on the podcatcher of your choice: pod.link/1828590877/e...
#audiodrama #podcast #stuartrestoration #fictionpodcast
Check it out on the podcatcher of your choice: pod.link/1828590877/e...
#audiodrama #podcast #stuartrestoration #fictionpodcast
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Only 2 days left to snag early bird pricing! Amazing attendees!
@joannhnyc.bsky.social
@superjane.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
@joannhnyc.bsky.social
@superjane.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
September 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Only 2 days left to snag early bird pricing! Amazing attendees!
@joannhnyc.bsky.social
@superjane.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
@joannhnyc.bsky.social
@superjane.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
@ecfeinberg.bsky.social
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
sigh i miss succession
September 10, 2025 at 3:30 AM
sigh i miss succession
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In case you were wondering, this is how agents (at least me!) watch their inboxes when they're waiting on news 😅
Waiting Patient GIF
Alt: Waiting Patient GIF of John Ritter in Threes Company. He is sitting in an orange chair with a gray plaid shirt and tan slacks, shaking his knees and looking around anxiously
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September 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In case you were wondering, this is how agents (at least me!) watch their inboxes when they're waiting on news 😅
have a horrendous sore throat so, yes, my body is 99% ice pops and gatorade zero at this point, thanks for asking
September 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
have a horrendous sore throat so, yes, my body is 99% ice pops and gatorade zero at this point, thanks for asking
excited for this!
It's time! Click on the link for the 2025 #PitchDis agents and editors list!
*Please note: The registration window is open for a few more days, so this list may be updated before the event.
www.pitchdis.com/registrants
*Please note: The registration window is open for a few more days, so this list may be updated before the event.
www.pitchdis.com/registrants
www.pitchdis.com
September 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
excited for this!
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Spotlighting Lee Melillo of Dunham Literary on our blog today with a special interview!
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
Lee answers some pressing questions from writers and all of us here at WDW. See the answers and get more info on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amquerying #literaryagent
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
Lee answers some pressing questions from writers and all of us here at WDW. See the answers and get more info on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amquerying #literaryagent
August 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Spotlighting Lee Melillo of Dunham Literary on our blog today with a special interview!
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
Lee answers some pressing questions from writers and all of us here at WDW. See the answers and get more info on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amquerying #literaryagent
@leemelillobooks.bsky.social
Lee answers some pressing questions from writers and all of us here at WDW. See the answers and get more info on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog
#amquerying #literaryagent