Laura Bennett
@losbennett.bsky.social
Literary Agent at the Liverpool Literary Agency with a focus on underrepresented SFF writers.
More info & submissions: https://www.liverpool-literary.agency
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More info & submissions: https://www.liverpool-literary.agency
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THE BIG NEWS: I’m incredibly excited and beyond delighted to be able to say i have been signed by the wonderful @losbennett.bsky.social at Liverpool Lit Agency.
To be represented by Laura means a huge amount to me. This is a massive day for your boy from The Blue City. Down your drinks, on we go.
To be represented by Laura means a huge amount to me. This is a massive day for your boy from The Blue City. Down your drinks, on we go.
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
THE BIG NEWS: I’m incredibly excited and beyond delighted to be able to say i have been signed by the wonderful @losbennett.bsky.social at Liverpool Lit Agency.
To be represented by Laura means a huge amount to me. This is a massive day for your boy from The Blue City. Down your drinks, on we go.
To be represented by Laura means a huge amount to me. This is a massive day for your boy from The Blue City. Down your drinks, on we go.
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Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Amazon has launched a new AI-driven translation service, Kindle Translate, for Kindle Direct Publishing authors 👇 #BookSky
Amazon launches AI translation service for indie authors
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November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good literary translation requires understanding (language, culture, genre--on both sides of the translation) and an ability to write well. "AI" can't do that. There are no shortcuts. Treat your work and foreign language readers with the respect they deserve. You won't fool anyone with this.
Had a brilliant weekend at World FantasyCon! What a wonderful group of people and it was so lovely to meet up with friends old and new.
November 2, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Had a brilliant weekend at World FantasyCon! What a wonderful group of people and it was so lovely to meet up with friends old and new.
On my way to Brighton for WFC! Say hi if you see me. I have partially purple hair so I’m fairly distinctive.
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
On my way to Brighton for WFC! Say hi if you see me. I have partially purple hair so I’m fairly distinctive.
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Since the article itself is paywalled... my new novel is called THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE BLEEDS, which @losbennett.bsky.social sold to @titanbooks.bsky.social earlier this year. It's a fantasy adventure in a queer-normative world featuring fractured futures, sapphic romance, and giant wasps.
October 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Since the article itself is paywalled... my new novel is called THIS IS WHERE THE FUTURE BLEEDS, which @losbennett.bsky.social sold to @titanbooks.bsky.social earlier this year. It's a fantasy adventure in a queer-normative world featuring fractured futures, sapphic romance, and giant wasps.
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Proud to be the 4,231st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...
The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel
Hello, Crawlers! We're so pleased to invite you to CROCODILE, Dungeon Crawler Carl's first official graphic novel expansion. Now get out there and kill, kill, ki--er, pledge!
www.backerkit.com
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Proud to be the 4,231st backer 😎 on @BackerKit Crowdfunding for The Dungeon Crawler Carl: CROCODILE graphic novel! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/v...
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My #StarterPack of the day is #querying - the folks in the trenches . If you are querying and want to be included please reply to this post.
go.bsky.app/DgvXt8z
go.bsky.app/DgvXt8z
September 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
My #StarterPack of the day is #querying - the folks in the trenches . If you are querying and want to be included please reply to this post.
go.bsky.app/DgvXt8z
go.bsky.app/DgvXt8z
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Calling book lovers!
Sat 27 Sep | Mcr Central Library
Meet indie northern publishers & discover unique titles!
Get publication Qs answered at our 'chatty table' with agents
Plus! The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Training Academy launches here!
fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...
Sat 27 Sep | Mcr Central Library
Meet indie northern publishers & discover unique titles!
Get publication Qs answered at our 'chatty table' with agents
Plus! The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Training Academy launches here!
fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...
September 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Calling book lovers!
Sat 27 Sep | Mcr Central Library
Meet indie northern publishers & discover unique titles!
Get publication Qs answered at our 'chatty table' with agents
Plus! The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Training Academy launches here!
fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...
Sat 27 Sep | Mcr Central Library
Meet indie northern publishers & discover unique titles!
Get publication Qs answered at our 'chatty table' with agents
Plus! The Fly on the Wall Press Publishing Training Academy launches here!
fly-on-the-wall-press.eventcube.io/events/87204...
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🚨 Still time to book an #Agent121 with @losbennett.bsky.social on 23 Sept. Laura loves adult & YA SFF inc. steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, #supernatural , dystopian & more. Bring on the bold worlds & complicated relationships! www.iaminprint.co.uk #MSWL #scifi #scifibooks #writing
a man in a striped shirt says good night and if there 's an apocalypse , good luck
ALT: a man in a striped shirt says good night and if there 's an apocalypse , good luck
media.tenor.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🚨 Still time to book an #Agent121 with @losbennett.bsky.social on 23 Sept. Laura loves adult & YA SFF inc. steampunk, post-apocalyptic, urban fantasy, #supernatural , dystopian & more. Bring on the bold worlds & complicated relationships! www.iaminprint.co.uk #MSWL #scifi #scifibooks #writing
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It’s finally here! Publication day! And not, as my phone keeps autocorrecting it, ‘pub location’ day. 😂
‘Chaos Theory’ has been nurtured for 4.5 years, and now it’s finally out in the world, going on its own adventures. You can get it as paperback, e-book and audiobook.
Linktr.ee/SylviaLeatham
‘Chaos Theory’ has been nurtured for 4.5 years, and now it’s finally out in the world, going on its own adventures. You can get it as paperback, e-book and audiobook.
Linktr.ee/SylviaLeatham
September 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
It’s finally here! Publication day! And not, as my phone keeps autocorrecting it, ‘pub location’ day. 😂
‘Chaos Theory’ has been nurtured for 4.5 years, and now it’s finally out in the world, going on its own adventures. You can get it as paperback, e-book and audiobook.
Linktr.ee/SylviaLeatham
‘Chaos Theory’ has been nurtured for 4.5 years, and now it’s finally out in the world, going on its own adventures. You can get it as paperback, e-book and audiobook.
Linktr.ee/SylviaLeatham
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I loved doing this interview with @cbcreative.bsky.social. My book #ChaosTheory is out Friday!
@losbennett.bsky.social
@stormbooksco.bsky.social
@losbennett.bsky.social
@stormbooksco.bsky.social
Sylvia Leatham: 'I'm fascinated by humans and human relationships' 💕
We caught up with CBC alumna @sylvialeatham.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind her debut novel #ChaosTheory, out now from Storm Publishing!
We caught up with CBC alumna @sylvialeatham.bsky.social to discuss the inspiration behind her debut novel #ChaosTheory, out now from Storm Publishing!
Sylvia Leatham: 'I'm fascinated by humans and human relationships'
Sylvia Leatham was a student on our Plot & Story – The Deep Dive course in 2022. We caught up to discuss her debut novel, Chaos Theory.
www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I loved doing this interview with @cbcreative.bsky.social. My book #ChaosTheory is out Friday!
@losbennett.bsky.social
@stormbooksco.bsky.social
@losbennett.bsky.social
@stormbooksco.bsky.social
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My book #ChaosTheory will be out very soon! If you’re in Dublin on Sept 14, I’d love to see you at the launch, hosted by the mighty @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social .
It’s been nerve wracking seeing early reviews, but I’ve been blown away by the response!
Get tix for the launch via link in my bio.
It’s been nerve wracking seeing early reviews, but I’ve been blown away by the response!
Get tix for the launch via link in my bio.
August 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My book #ChaosTheory will be out very soon! If you’re in Dublin on Sept 14, I’d love to see you at the launch, hosted by the mighty @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social .
It’s been nerve wracking seeing early reviews, but I’ve been blown away by the response!
Get tix for the launch via link in my bio.
It’s been nerve wracking seeing early reviews, but I’ve been blown away by the response!
Get tix for the launch via link in my bio.
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Are you a #fantasywriter ready to take your storytelling to new realms? If you're creating tales of mythical creatures or weaving magical adventures book an #Agent121 with a #litagent at www.iaminprint.co.uk #WritingTips
23 Sep - @losbennett.bsky.social
2 Oct - Liza DeBlock
17 Oct - Ciara Finan
23 Sep - @losbennett.bsky.social
2 Oct - Liza DeBlock
17 Oct - Ciara Finan
a woman with antlers on her head is writing in a notebook
ALT: a woman with antlers on her head is writing in a notebook
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August 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Are you a #fantasywriter ready to take your storytelling to new realms? If you're creating tales of mythical creatures or weaving magical adventures book an #Agent121 with a #litagent at www.iaminprint.co.uk #WritingTips
23 Sep - @losbennett.bsky.social
2 Oct - Liza DeBlock
17 Oct - Ciara Finan
23 Sep - @losbennett.bsky.social
2 Oct - Liza DeBlock
17 Oct - Ciara Finan
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New substack! Ever wondered what a commissioning editor does day to day? kesialupo.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
August 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
New substack! Ever wondered what a commissioning editor does day to day? kesialupo.substack.com/p/a-day-in-t...
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My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books
August 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
My latest cartoon for @theguardian.com books
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I wrote about the decision myself and other authors took to withdraw from the longlist of the Polari Book Prizes for LGBTQ+ writers www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I wrote about the decision myself and other authors took to withdraw from the longlist of the Polari Book Prizes for LGBTQ+ writers www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This is how it’s done!
Got tickets for the singalong!
And me and the kiddo will have matching shirts. 🤣🤣
#kpopdemonhunters
Got tickets for the singalong!
And me and the kiddo will have matching shirts. 🤣🤣
#kpopdemonhunters
August 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is how it’s done!
Got tickets for the singalong!
And me and the kiddo will have matching shirts. 🤣🤣
#kpopdemonhunters
Got tickets for the singalong!
And me and the kiddo will have matching shirts. 🤣🤣
#kpopdemonhunters
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It’s not only that trans people are not an issue or debate. It’s that the Polari Prize is meant to be for LGBTQ+ people. If the Jhalak Prize, for writers of colour, longlisted someone who was Islamophobic then that too would be inappropriate for the prize specifically as well as for being ethical
August 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s not only that trans people are not an issue or debate. It’s that the Polari Prize is meant to be for LGBTQ+ people. If the Jhalak Prize, for writers of colour, longlisted someone who was Islamophobic then that too would be inappropriate for the prize specifically as well as for being ethical
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Signal boosting— support authors with integrity.
Update on withdrawals from the Polari Prize: Jason Okundaye, Sacha Coward, Amy Twigg, Mae Diansangu, Ciara Maguire have all withdrawn so far, in protest of the inclusion of John Boyne.
August 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Signal boosting— support authors with integrity.
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It might sound crazy, but if people bought my books and made me a billionaire author I would simply protect my legacy by not putting any of my money into persecuting minority groups who just want to be left alone to live their lives and not harm anyone. Not a single penny.
August 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It might sound crazy, but if people bought my books and made me a billionaire author I would simply protect my legacy by not putting any of my money into persecuting minority groups who just want to be left alone to live their lives and not harm anyone. Not a single penny.
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So happy to be finally able to share the cover - and title - of my debut novel!
‘Chaos Theory’ is a romantic comedy set in the world of Irish tourism, following the story of Maeve McGettigan as she navigates the chaos of love, work and robots!
Will be published by Storm on 5th September.
‘Chaos Theory’ is a romantic comedy set in the world of Irish tourism, following the story of Maeve McGettigan as she navigates the chaos of love, work and robots!
Will be published by Storm on 5th September.
August 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
So happy to be finally able to share the cover - and title - of my debut novel!
‘Chaos Theory’ is a romantic comedy set in the world of Irish tourism, following the story of Maeve McGettigan as she navigates the chaos of love, work and robots!
Will be published by Storm on 5th September.
‘Chaos Theory’ is a romantic comedy set in the world of Irish tourism, following the story of Maeve McGettigan as she navigates the chaos of love, work and robots!
Will be published by Storm on 5th September.
Gomez and Morticia continue to be total relationship goals. #wednesday
August 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Gomez and Morticia continue to be total relationship goals. #wednesday
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I feel ashamed of myself for even posting this and asking, but I need the help to take some of the stress and pressure away - me and my husband, and our three beautiful dogs, are hoping that you can help raise emergency funds to try and find a new house.
gofund.me/061cd1b4
gofund.me/061cd1b4
Donate to Help to Avoid Homelessness, organized by Amanda Rutter
My name is Amanda, and me and my husband, Dan, have just been served a Section 21 notice on t… Amanda Rutter needs your support for Help to Avoid Homelessness
gofund.me
August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I feel ashamed of myself for even posting this and asking, but I need the help to take some of the stress and pressure away - me and my husband, and our three beautiful dogs, are hoping that you can help raise emergency funds to try and find a new house.
gofund.me/061cd1b4
gofund.me/061cd1b4
“I have to go, I need to walk my cat,” has become an actual thing I have to say. Because otherwise he gets cross - and that involves yelling at me and attacking my legs.
August 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“I have to go, I need to walk my cat,” has become an actual thing I have to say. Because otherwise he gets cross - and that involves yelling at me and attacking my legs.