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T. L. Coughlin is ✨AGENTED✨
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YA SFF Author • Expert at answering “What ARE you?” • She/Her • Rep: Emily Forney of BookEnds Literary @emilykaitlin.bsky.social

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T. L. Coughlin is ✨AGENTED✨ @tlcoughlin.bsky.social · Nov 21
I am THRILLED to announce that I am now represented by the incredible @emilykaitlin.bsky.social of BookEnds Literary!! ✨

I know that to protect our hearts, we’re not supposed to have dream agents, but the moment I heard Emily’s passion and vision for SWINDLED, I knew I’d found mine!
SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin Now represented by Emily Forney at BookEnds Literary Centered moodboard: A box of vials, an acrobat dangling from red fabric, a red Chinese lantern, a girl with gilded gold and a black lace shirt with bright red lips, red thread, a silhouette of an empress, the coliseum, a dandelion on fire, and an ancient stone doorway with a red and gold curtain in front. Trope List: - Multiracial rep - Interwoven Roman & Chinese Myths - Competition of Circuses - Morally gray con artist MC - Collector of Goddess-Gifted Humans - Fate being an absolute B**** Background of draped dark red circus fabric with two shattered gold corners on the upper left and bottom right.
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So excited to share this incredible artwork by @roscheriart.bsky.social for SWINDLED, my YA fantasy!

Meet Ren, my con artist MC, the ever-infuriating Prince Aurelius, and Jun, the brooding stranger.

Represented by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social at BookEnds Literary.
A girl with dark hair dressed in a red robe that is reminiscent of a ringleader’s outfit. She has her arms outstretched between two men with a red glowing thread flowing around them. To her right is a tall prince dressed in white and gold with long brown hair. To her left is a man in a cloak with burn scars along the side of his face, dark cropped hair, and golden eyes. Behind them is a circus tent in front of a mountain range. Artwork by roscheriart.
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
It’s here: the cover for the UK edition of VILE LADY VILLAINS, coming out April 02 2026 by Penguin Michael Joseph🖤
The cover for Danai’s debut novel, VILE VILLAINS illustrated by Audrey Benjaminsen
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
So excited to share this incredible artwork by @roscheriart.bsky.social for SWINDLED, my YA fantasy!

Meet Ren, my con artist MC, the ever-infuriating Prince Aurelius, and Jun, the brooding stranger.

Represented by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social at BookEnds Literary.
A girl with dark hair dressed in a red robe that is reminiscent of a ringleader’s outfit. She has her arms outstretched between two men with a red glowing thread flowing around them. To her right is a tall prince dressed in white and gold with long brown hair. To her left is a man in a cloak with burn scars along the side of his face, dark cropped hair, and golden eyes. Behind them is a circus tent in front of a mountain range. Artwork by roscheriart.
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Did someone drop an album? Siri, play me SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin 🎶

A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match.

Repped by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social
The Life of a Showgirl with Showgirl crossed out and replaced with Con Artist feat. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin A girl with gilded jewellery and a black lace shirt with bright red lips leaning forward. Styled like Taylor Swift’s new album. Styles like the back of Taylor Swift’s new album. Tropes like songs. 1. The Threads of Fated Love 2. Amora the Matchmaker 3. Jade & Gold 4. Imperial China X 5. Ancient Rome 6. Disaster Love Triangle 7. Competition of Circuses 8. A Coveted Wi$h 9. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted 10. FATE’S A B**** 11. Perfect Act 12. The Life of a Con Artist. Background is a dandelion on fire.
October 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Did someone drop an album? Siri, play me SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin 🎶

A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match.

Repped by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social
The Life of a Showgirl with Showgirl crossed out and replaced with Con Artist feat. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin A girl with gilded jewellery and a black lace shirt with bright red lips leaning forward. Styled like Taylor Swift’s new album. Styles like the back of Taylor Swift’s new album. Tropes like songs. 1. The Threads of Fated Love 2. Amora the Matchmaker 3. Jade & Gold 4. Imperial China X 5. Ancient Rome 6. Disaster Love Triangle 7. Competition of Circuses 8. A Coveted Wi$h 9. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted 10. FATE’S A B**** 11. Perfect Act 12. The Life of a Con Artist. Background is a dandelion on fire.
October 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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ajvanbelle.bsky.social
Epic hopepunk? Yes! #ABillionPaperStars is #onsub and gaining speed, and one day you will be able to meet Eleanor Close.

Just hope you don't meet her in a dark futuristic alley.
Image of a starry sky. Text says, A future reader's guide to A Billion Paper Stars, an epic hopepunk novel by A.J. Van Belle Image of space, a planet, a spaceship, and a woman in the dark. Text: 150 years from now, a girl notices a boy living on the streets. She feeds him, teaches him, and eventually loves him. 35 years later, the girl is a criminal wanted by the interstellar military, and the boy is the veteran soldier sent to terminate her. Image of a planet from space. Text says, Themes: a fast-paced plot with a nuanced exploration of trauma, healing, and what it means to be human in a tech-driven world grounded yet expansive world building emotional depth and personal stakes relationships that transcend space and time saving the galaxy Images of the covers of the books Ancillary Justice, Remote Control, and The Mars House; and of the movie Blade Runner and the show Firefly. Text above the images says, Vibes and settings like: Text below the images says, If you like these, you might like A Billion Paper Stars Rep: Lauren Bieker, FinePrint Literary
September 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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hannyakay.bsky.social
Oh my gosh 😱
Privileged enough to be reading it RIGHT NOW. The first few chapters are out of this world, people. I'm hypnotized. What? What? WHAT? The characters are gripping, the prose is masterful, the atmosphere is creepy as hell! 🔥🔥🔥
danaiwrites.bsky.social Danai Christopoulou | Pre-order VILE LADY VILLAINS @danaiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 14
Me looking at the Goodreads stats for VILE LADY VILLAINS:

“What do you mean 513 people have added it to shelves?” 😻😻😻🥹🥹🥹😭😭😭

Then, a second later:
“What do you mean one (1) person is currently reading it?” 😱😱😱😰😰😰🥶🥶🥶😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️
August 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
My writing process? I like to keep my words trapped underneath my ribs until the pressure gets unbearable, like the pecking of beaks on bone, upon which point they burst out in tenebrous murmuration, slashing the skies.

Sure, the process involves some light dismemberment but what can you do.
August 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
Shameless follow up to say that if you enjoyed this, chances are you will enjoy VILE LADY VILLAINS — where this particular thing may or may not happen to one of the characters.

I’d be so grateful if you preordered it www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...
August 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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tlcoughlin.bsky.social
If T. Swift announced SWINDLED as an album (instead of T. Coughlin 😉)

A YA fantasy repped by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social

A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match.
The Life of a Showgirl with Showgirl crossed out and replaced with Con Artist feat. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin A girl with gilded jewellery and a black lace shirt with bright red lips leaning forward. Styled like Taylor Swift’s new album. Styles like the back of Taylor Swift’s new album. Tropes like songs. 1. The Threads of Fated Love 2. Amora the Matchmaker 3. Jade & Gold 4. Imperial China X 5. Ancient Rome 6. Disaster Love Triangle 7. Competition of Circuses 8. A Coveted Wi$h 9. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted 10. FATE’S A B**** 11. Perfect Act 12. The Life of a Con Artist. Background is a dandelion on fire.
August 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
If T. Swift announced SWINDLED as an album (instead of T. Coughlin 😉)

A YA fantasy repped by @emilykaitlin.bsky.social

A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match.
The Life of a Showgirl with Showgirl crossed out and replaced with Con Artist feat. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin A girl with gilded jewellery and a black lace shirt with bright red lips leaning forward. Styled like Taylor Swift’s new album. Styles like the back of Taylor Swift’s new album. Tropes like songs. 1. The Threads of Fated Love 2. Amora the Matchmaker 3. Jade & Gold 4. Imperial China X 5. Ancient Rome 6. Disaster Love Triangle 7. Competition of Circuses 8. A Coveted Wi$h 9. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted 10. FATE’S A B**** 11. Perfect Act 12. The Life of a Con Artist. Background is a dandelion on fire.
August 14, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Found the anthem for SWINDLED, the book that got me my incredible agent @emilykaitlin.bsky.social, so naturally, I had to create an Editor’s Guide! 🧶🎪🔥

🎵 Love Into a Weapon - Madalen Duke
An Editor’s Guide to SWINDLED a YA Fantasy by T. L. Coughlin. Agent: Emily Forney at BookEnds Lit. Background image of red curtains leading to a wooden door, surrounded by ancient stones. The Pitch. Imperial China meets Ancient Rome. A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match. Swindled by T. L. Coughlin. Background image of a kneeling woman in darkness with a sharp crown, backlit by flaming red. The Vibes. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin. Centered moodboard: A box of vials, an acrobat dangling from red fabric, a red Chinese lantern, a girl with gilded gold and a black lace shirt with bright red lips, red thread, a silhouette of an empress, the coliseum, a dandelion on fire, and an ancient stone doorway with a red and gold curtain in front. The Tropes & Themes. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin. Mixed race rep. Morally grey con artist MC. Competition of Circuses. Threads of fated love. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted. Interwoven Chinese & Roman Myths. Impossible love triangle. Fate being an absolute B****. Background image of an ornate roof and red lantern.
August 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Found the anthem for SWINDLED, the book that got me my incredible agent @emilykaitlin.bsky.social, so naturally, I had to create an Editor’s Guide! 🧶🎪🔥

🎵 Love Into a Weapon - Madalen Duke
An Editor’s Guide to SWINDLED a YA Fantasy by T. L. Coughlin. Agent: Emily Forney at BookEnds Lit. Background image of red curtains leading to a wooden door, surrounded by ancient stones. The Pitch. Imperial China meets Ancient Rome. A con artist circus girl who sees threads of fated love is invited by the insatiable empress to find the Lonely Prince a match. Swindled by T. L. Coughlin. Background image of a kneeling woman in darkness with a sharp crown, backlit by flaming red. The Vibes. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin. Centered moodboard: A box of vials, an acrobat dangling from red fabric, a red Chinese lantern, a girl with gilded gold and a black lace shirt with bright red lips, red thread, a silhouette of an empress, the coliseum, a dandelion on fire, and an ancient stone doorway with a red and gold curtain in front. The Tropes & Themes. SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin. Mixed race rep. Morally grey con artist MC. Competition of Circuses. Threads of fated love. Hunter of the Goddess-Gifted. Interwoven Chinese & Roman Myths. Impossible love triangle. Fate being an absolute B****. Background image of an ornate roof and red lantern.
August 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Thrilled to be selected for the Band of Villains Street Team for @danaiwrites.bsky.social’s VILE LADY VILLAINS (@michaeljbooks.bsky.social
and @unionsqandco.bsky.social 2026)! I can’t stop screaming about this one so I am overjoyed to be doing it in an official capacity!
Official member sticker for the Band of Villains Street Team for Danai Christopoulou’s VILE LADY VILLAINS. Image of flowers and skulls and keys with the vile lady villains in a deathly, stabby, and seductive pose.
August 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
An EXCELLENT read.
danaiwrites.bsky.social Danai Christopoulou | Pre-order VILE LADY VILLAINS @danaiwrites.bsky.social · Aug 6
All of my heart and all of my Greek rage went on this one. Forever grateful to @khoreo.bsky.social for letting me talk about this issue.
khoreo.bsky.social khōréō magazine @khoreo.bsky.social · Aug 6
As part of our 5 Year Anniversary Series we're sharing the latest essay, "These Marbles Were Never White," by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. Danai explores the whitewashing of Greek myths & the lack of representation of Greek and diaspora authors, writers, and actors: www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
August 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
All of my heart and all of my Greek rage went on this one. Forever grateful to @khoreo.bsky.social for letting me talk about this issue.
khoreo.bsky.social khōréō magazine @khoreo.bsky.social · Aug 6
As part of our 5 Year Anniversary Series we're sharing the latest essay, "These Marbles Were Never White," by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. Danai explores the whitewashing of Greek myths & the lack of representation of Greek and diaspora authors, writers, and actors: www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
August 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Trust me, you’ll want this one ⬇️
danaiwrites.bsky.social Danai Christopoulou | Pre-order VILE LADY VILLAINS @danaiwrites.bsky.social · Jul 28
Not gonna lie: preorders matter SO much. So if you want to support VILE LADY VILLAINS without having to go through a certain evil billionaire owned Bad Place, VLV is now available to preorder from Bookshop org and the audiobook from Libro FM

Thank you 🖤

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/vile...
July 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
Not gonna lie: preorders matter SO much. So if you want to support VILE LADY VILLAINS without having to go through a certain evil billionaire owned Bad Place, VLV is now available to preorder from Bookshop org and the audiobook from Libro FM

Thank you 🖤

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/vile...
July 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
My street team for VILE LADY VILLAINS is still open for a bit more. Join? You get:

•VILE LADY VILLAINS e-arc
•swag and exclusive giveaway
•my undying gratitude
•the chance of being a part of something great, like murder*
*for legal reasons this is a joke

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
BAND OF VILLAINS street team sign up
Interested in helping me spread the word for my upcoming VILE LADY VILLAINS release and get to read my sapphic debut novel first? Brilliant, please fill in your information below.
docs.google.com
July 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
The way I can’t wait for this book to be out in the world!
July 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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kargyres.bsky.social
I demand someone scoop this up. I want to read this book NOW. #BluePit
tlcoughlin.bsky.social T. L. Coughlin is ✨AGENTED✨ @tlcoughlin.bsky.social · Jan 13
Imperial China✖️Ancient Rome ft.

🐍 A morally grey con artist
🌏 A multiracial cast
🎪 A competition of circuses
💫 A collector of Goddess-gifted humans
🗡️ A hooded, brooding stranger
👑 An impossible prince
🧵 And Fate being an absolute B****

#BluePit 📖 #YA #F #POC #OWN #AG
Moodboard for SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin: Theme of black and red. A box of vials, an acrobat dangling from red fabric, a red Chinese lantern, a girl with gilded gold and a black lace shirt with bright red lips, red thread, a silhouette of an empress, the coliseum, a dandelion on fire, and an ancient stone doorway with a red and gold curtain in front.
July 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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tlcoughlin.bsky.social
Imperial China✖️Ancient Rome ft.

🐍 A morally grey con artist
🌏 A multiracial cast
🎪 A competition of circuses
💫 A collector of Goddess-gifted humans
🗡️ A hooded, brooding stranger
👑 An impossible prince
🧵 And Fate being an absolute B****

#BluePit 📖 #YA #F #POC #OWN #AG
Moodboard for SWINDLED by T. L. Coughlin: Theme of black and red. A box of vials, an acrobat dangling from red fabric, a red Chinese lantern, a girl with gilded gold and a black lace shirt with bright red lips, red thread, a silhouette of an empress, the coliseum, a dandelion on fire, and an ancient stone doorway with a red and gold curtain in front.
January 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
While writing the dedication for VILE LADY VILLAINS I wondered: should I make it inspiring… or petty?

But if I only got this one book, this one chance, I wanted to do both.
Something hopefully inspiring. Something arguably petty.
Because this book, and me, aspire to be both.
July 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
Thank you so much to @locusmag.bsky.social for sharing the news about VILE LADY VILLAINS going to the US in their July issue! I’ve been a fan of Locus and all they do for many years, and it’s been one of my author dreams to see my name featured in this magazine (in any capacity, I’m not picky!) 🖤
In a background image of a typewriter and several yellowed books is a screenshot of the report of the US sale of Danai’s book Vile Lady Villains, taken from the Locus Magazine July issue
July 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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danaiwrites.bsky.social
And if you want to support this feral, sapphic book and trickle down some joy with me, you can add Vile Lady Villains to GR here: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Or preorder it: www.penguin.co.uk/books/470416...
Vile Lady Villains
PRE-ORDER THE WORLD-BURNING HORROMANTASY, BRINGING TOGE…
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July 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM