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Poornika Kakkanaiah is agented ✨
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Desi-American Writer
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Rep: Morgan Wilson of Belcastro Agency @authormorganw.bsky.social
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Poornika Kakkanaiah is agented ✨ @poornika.bsky.social · Sep 17
It's official...I have an agent! I am SO excited to announce that I am represented by @authormorganw.bsky.social of Belcastro Agency! I love how passionate Morgan is about my book and how dedicated they are to making it the best it can be. I can't wait to see what magic we'll create! ✨

#agented
On the left is a picture of the author resting her head on her hand. Below that is a headshot of the agent. Text reads: "Officially...AGENTED. I am thrilled to announce that I am now represented by Morgan Wilson of Belcastro Agency! I love their vision and passion for my book, and I look forward to seeing what we'll create and accomplish together." Text at the bottom reads: "IG & TikTok: @poornika.kakkanaiah"
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SO excited to work together!!! Thank you so much for taking a chance on me, Morgan!
authormorganw.bsky.social Morgan Wilson @authormorganw.bsky.social · Sep 17
So incredibly excited to introduce another new author, @poornika.bsky.social!! I fell in love with the world Poornika has created and especially her main character Nisha! It is such a wonderful read and I cannot wait to work on this project and so many more!
A purple announcement picture. In text it reads: welcome to my new author Poornika! I am so thrilled to be working with Poornika on her YA Fantasy with such a unique magic system based around the seasons! Its magical college setting and intricate world history caught me from the beginning and I cannot wait to introduce this world to readers! To say I'm excited about working on this story would be an understatement, welcome to the team Poornika!
September 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
poornika.bsky.social
It's official...I have an agent! I am SO excited to announce that I am represented by @authormorganw.bsky.social of Belcastro Agency! I love how passionate Morgan is about my book and how dedicated they are to making it the best it can be. I can't wait to see what magic we'll create! ✨

#agented
On the left is a picture of the author resting her head on her hand. Below that is a headshot of the agent. Text reads: "Officially...AGENTED. I am thrilled to announce that I am now represented by Morgan Wilson of Belcastro Agency! I love their vision and passion for my book, and I look forward to seeing what we'll create and accomplish together." Text at the bottom reads: "IG & TikTok: @poornika.kakkanaiah"
September 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
poornika.bsky.social
LEGENDBORN X WEDNESDAY

When students of color are mysteriously drained of their magic, Nisha must identify the culprit before she loses her powers...or her life.

🤎 South Asian MC
🎓 Magic school
🏆 Competition
🫶 Found family
❤️‍🔥 Rivals to lovers

#BluePit 📖 #Q #YA #OV #POC #F #amquerying #agentsguide
An agent's guide to SEASONALS. YA Fantasy. Complete at 99,000 words. Background is a puddle with autumn leaves on its surface. Pitch. When Nisha Ravichandran becomes the first South Asian to cast fall magic, a type of magic that only belongs to the oppressors of her race, she commits to Meteora's College of Fall to find a way to change her magic. But she soon learns she is not safe at Meteora when a series of attacks leaves her fellow students of color drained of their magic. To stop the attacks, Nisha must shed her internalized shame and wield her fall magic against the threat before she and her classmates permanently lose their powers, or worse, their lives. Comps. Far left photo is the cover of the book Legendborn, depicting a young Black woman with red and blue magic around her wrists. Below the photo is text that reads, "Determined POC protagonist". Center photo is the movie poster for Netflix's show Wednesday, depicting a girl in black clothes holding a black umbrella. The text below the photo reads, "Mystery set at a magic school." Far right photo is the cover of the book Draw Down the Moon, which depicts the side profile of a girl with long white hair in front of a crescent moon and above a university building. The text below the photo reads, "Elemental magic & climate crisis". Tropes & Themes. 1st Generation protagonist. Self-acceptance. Magic school. Season-based magic. Gripping mystery. Rivals to lovers. Found family. High-stakes competition. Diverse cast. Climate change. On the left is a photo of a dining hall at a university.
July 14, 2025 at 3:31 AM
poornika.bsky.social
LEGENDBORN x WEDNESDAY

At Meteora University, students of color are in danger of losing their magic. But when Nisha becomes the first of her race to have fall magic, she must find out if her unique powers will help her stop the threat or make her a bigger target.

#BluePit 📖 #Q #YA #OV #POC #F
Nine photos. Top left photo is autumn leaves on the ground. Top center photo is swirling clouds. Top right photo is a black potion in a glass bottle on the ground. Middle left photo is of a young woman in a ballgown. Middle photo is a gothic building. Middle right photo is of bookshelves. Bottom left photo is a gothic corridor. Bottom center photo is a foggy forest. Bottom right photo is a silhouette of a man.
July 14, 2025 at 3:18 AM
poornika.bsky.social
I'm a Desi-American writer of fantasy. My goal is to center South Asian characters in my stories.
I have a few chronic illnesses that started to overtake my life a couple years ago. Writing became my escape and gave me a sense of normalcy again.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying #BluePitHype
bluepit.bsky.social #BluePit - A Storytelling Hype & Pitch Event @bluepit.bsky.social · Jul 8
Welcome to the first day of #BluePitHype!

It's only 5 days to #BluePit on July 13th! So, join us for our Q&A.

Today is Introduction Day! Tell us who you are! Make some new friends!

We can't wait to meet you and your stories!

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #GameDev #TTRPG #AmQuerying
#BluePitHype Q & A July 8th Introductions Tell us about yourself ahead of #BluePit! What inspires you, what genres do you write in, how did you become a writer? Pitch contests are also a great way to make/reconnect with friends. Remember to us the #BluePitHype tag! 5 DAYS TO #BLUEPIT ON JULY 13th! @BLUEPIT.BSKY.SOCIAL
July 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
poornika.bsky.social
I've updated my #AgentsGuide for SEASONALS, which is now complete at 99,000 words!

For fans of:
⚔️ YA Fantasy
🤎 South Asian protagonists
🎓 Magic schools
🏆 Competitions
🫶 Found family
❤️‍🔥 Rivals to lovers

#amquerying
An agent's guide to SEASONALS. YA Fantasy. Complete at 99,000 words. Pitch. When Nisha Ravichandran becomes the first South Asian to cast fall magic, a type of magic that only belongs to the oppressors of her race, she commits to Meteora's College of Fall to find a way to change her magic. But she soon learns she is not safe at Meteora when a series of attacks leaves her fellow students of color drained of their magic. To stop the attacks, Nisha must shed her internalized shame and wield her fall magic against the threat before she and her classmates permanently lose their powers, or worse, their lives. Comps. Picture of the cover of Legendborn, depicting a Black girl with red and blue magic on her arms. Text below the picture reads: Determined POC protagonist. Picture of the TV poster for Wednesday, depicting a girl in all-black clothing with a black umbrella. Text below the picture reads: Mystery set at a magic school. Picture of the cover of Draw Down the Moon, depicting the side profile of a girl in front of a crescent moon. Below the girl is a depiction of a gothic building. Text below the picture reads: Elemental magic & climate crisis. Tropes & Themes. On the left is a picture of a long table in a dining hall at Oxford University. On the right is a list of text that reads: 1st Generation protagonist. Self-acceptance. Magic school. Season-based magic. Gripping mystery. Rivals to lovers. Found family. High-stakes competition. Diverse cast. Climate change.
June 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
poornika.bsky.social
LEGENDBORN x WEDNESDAY

At Meteora University, students of color are in danger of losing their magic. But when Nisha becomes the first of her race to have fall magic, she must find out if her unique powers will help her stop the threat or make her a bigger target.

#QuestPit #Q #YA #F #AgentsGuide
An agent's guide to SEASONALS. YA Fantasy. Complete at 110,000 words. Pitch: When Nisha Ravichandran becomes the first South Asian to cast fall magic, a type of magic that only belongs to the oppressors of her race, she commits to Meteora's College of Fall to find a way to change her magic. But she soon learns she is not safe at Meteora when a series of attacks leaves her fellow students of color drained of their magic. To stop the attacks, Nisha must shed her internalized shame and wield her fall magic against the threat before she and her classmates permanently lose their powers, or worse, their lives. Comps: Three pictures. The first picture depicts the cover of the book LEGENDBORN, with a young Black woman wielding magic on her arms. The text below the picture reads: Determined POC protagonist. The second picture is a poster for the TV show WEDNESDAY, with a young woman clad in all black holding an umbrella. The text below the picture reads: Mystery set at a magic school. The third picture depicts the cover of a book called DRAW DOWN THE MOON with the side profile of a girl with white hair flowing in the wind in front of a crescent moon and standing above a university campus. The text below the picture reads: Elemental magic & climate crisis. Tropes & Themes: A picture of a dining hall at a university. Next to the picture is a list containing the following text: 1st Generation protagonist. Self-acceptance. Magic school. Season-based magic. Gripping mystery. Rivals to lovers. Found family. High-stakes competition. Diverse cast. Climate change.
May 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
poornika.bsky.social
My main character grew up in a town surrounded by permanent forest fires as a result of climate change, so she prefers to spend the warmer days of the year within the safe and cool confines of her local library.
#questpit
questpit.bsky.social questpit || next event: Nov 5th @questpit.bsky.social · Apr 30
and our final #questpit question today! see you next week!

Q3: What is your main character’s favorite thing to do as the weather gets warmer?
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May 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
poornika.bsky.social
My book would be fall because it's a tale of starting at a new school and shedding what no longer serves you.
#questpit
questpit.bsky.social questpit || next event: Nov 5th @questpit.bsky.social · Apr 30
#questpit question 2:

What season would your book be and why?
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May 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
poornika.bsky.social
I'm querying my debut YA contemporary fantasy, SEASONALS (complete at 110,000 words), about a university where students of color fall prey to a mysterious source draining their magic - and the South Asian first-year whose unique powers hold the key to stopping the threat.
questpit.bsky.social questpit || next event: Nov 5th @questpit.bsky.social · Apr 30
With only a week left until #questpit we’re kicking off our Q&A!

Q1: Spring into this season by introducing yourself and your book!
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May 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM