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The Weis Agency @theweisagency.bsky.social · Nov 11
Here's a quick #mswl for Jennifer Weis, our Senior Literary Agent! Queries should be submitted through QueryTracker (querytracker.net/agent/10781) or email (jweis@theweisagency.com).
A graphic with images of mountains, hearts, and a smiley face. The text reads, "Fiction: high-concept thrillers with rarified or unusual settings, romance and women's fiction featuring characters that readers truly care about - especially with happy endings!" A graphic with images of a handshake, a person getting an idea, a dollar sign, and a woman. The text reads, "Non-fiction: provocative and well-told non-fiction about politics, psychology, business; memoir and narrative non-fiction, especially about topics of special interest to women"
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Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! 🍂🥰🥧 Feeling especially thankful today for all our wonderful authors and grateful to the publishing professionals who work to get the books we love on our shelves.

What are you thankful for today?
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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🎉 Happy to announce that Dr. Lara Devgan's THE BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS has sold to Harper Influence. Thrilled to partner with you, Lara! 🎉 #bookdeal #beauty
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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I had such a phenomenal time joining Steve Eisman, Regina Brooks (@serendipitylit.bsky.social), and Anthony Ziccardi on The Real Eisman Playbook! We talked BookTok, AI, and everything in between.

🖇️ in bio for the full episode.
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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#SerendipityLit CEO Regina Brooks was joined by Jennifer Weis (@theweisagency.bsky.social) and Anthony Ziccardi (Post Hill Press) on the most recent episode of The Real Eisman Playbook.

Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djqo...

#BookSky #ReginaBrooks #TheRealEismanPlaybook #PublishingIndustry
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Happy #pubday to THE JOY OF SOLITUDE by Dr. Robert Coplan! ✨ An engaging, practical guide to unlocking the positive power of solitude with science-backed advice.
The Joy of Solitude
An engaging, practical guide through the promises and paradoxes of solitude, offering science-backed advice for getting the most out of your alone ...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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I'll be looking through #GhostPit! If I ❤️ your pitch, please send your first 3 chapters and a synopsis as Word Documents to jweis@theweisagency.com, with your query letter in the body of the email.

Looking forward to all your spooky pitches! 👻🎃
ghostpit.bsky.social GhostPit @ghostpit.bsky.social · Oct 30
It's time to haunt! Here's a reminder of the hashtags and the rules. Have fun and good luck! 👻🎃

bsky.app/profile/ghos...
October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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🎉 Happy to announce that Dr. Tania Dempsey's MAST CELL MIRACLE has sold to Balance. Thrilled to partner with you, Tania! 🎉

#bookdeal #wellness #longevity
Publisher's Marketplace deal report for MAST CELL MIRACLE by Dr. Tania Dempsey, a non-fiction book in the health/medicine category. Board-certified internist and expert in mast cell activiation syndrome Dr. Tania Dempsey's MAST CELL MIRACLE, pitched as offering a paradigm that connects the seemingly disparate worlds of chronic illness and longevity for those exhausted, frustrated, and in need of healing, to Renee Sedliar at Balance, in a pre-empt, by Jennifer Weis at The Weis Agency (world).
October 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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I'll be looking through #DVPit! If I ❤️ your pitch, please send your first three chapters and a synopsis as Word Documents to jweis@theweisagency.com, with your query letter in the body of the email.

Looking forward all the great pitches!😄
dvpit.bsky.social #DVpit - Diverse Voices Pitch @dvpit.bsky.social · Oct 8
#DVpit 2025 has officially begun!
Today, Oct 8, 2025 from 8AM-8PM ET marginalized creators seeking out representation can pitch their completed manuscripts & portfolios to participating Agents & Editors!
Don't forget to use #DVpit in your posts!
Pls read rules before participating: dvpit.carrd.co
#DVPit Rules -#DVpit (Diverse Voices Pitch) is a Bluesky event for marginalized creators that have been historically underrepresented in publishing to pitch their work to agents & editors -Post your pitch on Bluesky on Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 between 8AM ET - 8PM ET -Only post once per hour (6 max pitches per project) -Must have a polished, query ready manuscript or art portfolio. -Pitch must include the #DVpit hashtag (illustrators pitching their art must use the #DVArt hashtag) -A like from an agent = a query request -A repost from an editor = interest in submission once you've signed with an agent -A like from an editor = editor who takes unagented submissions -Please do not like or repost a pitch if you are not an agent or an editor. Support other creators by replying to their pitch or quote-reposting their pitches -Visit dvpit.carrd.co for more detailed guidelines.
October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Author and fashion entrepreneur Federico Marchetti’s THE GEEK OF CHIC in the @newyorker.com!
An Italian Geek in King Charles’s Court
Federico Marchetti, a fashion entrepreneur, was a confidant of Giorgio Armani, but he’s stumped by whether it’s O.K. to wear a kilt around the King.
www.newyorker.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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I'll be looking through #UnhingedPit! If I ❤️ your pitch, please send your first three chapters and a synopsis as Word Documents to jweis@theweisagency.com, with your query letter in the body of the email. Looking forward to the chaos!😄
unhingedpit.bsky.social Unhinged Pitch Event @unhingedpit.bsky.social · Sep 21
You guys know what’s next: rules reminder.

#UnhingedPit is open to EVERYONE in the #writingcommunity, designed for creators to let loose and express their work however the hell they want.

Questions? We’re here to answer.
September 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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It was great to see Federico Marchetti join @fox32chicago.bsky.social's Good Day Chicago yesterday to share insights from his new memoir THE GEEK OF CHIC!

www.fox32chicago.com/video/1709110
Fashion tech pioneer Federico Marchetti on building YOOX and shaping a sustainable future
The founder of YOOX NET-A-PORTER shares insights from his new memoir, his work with fashion icons, and his mission to blend luxury, technology, and sustainability.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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🎉 We’re happy to announce that Kimberly Palmer’s HOW TO AFFORD YOUR MIDLIFE CRISIS has sold to @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social. Congratulations, Kim! 🎉

#bookdeal #publishing #finance #selfhelp
Publishers Marketplace deal report for Kimberly Palmer's HOW TO AFFORD YOUR MIDLIFE CRISIS to Jacqueline Flynn at Bloomsbury, in a nice deal, by Jennifer Weis at The Weis Agency (world).
September 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Dr. Robert Coplan’s forthcoming THE JOY OF SOLITUDE is first on the Next Big Idea Club's November 2025 must-read books list! Congrats, Rob 🎉. Pre-order 🔗 in bio.
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Weis Agency team attended the brilliant Federico Marchetti's book launch this evening. It was a pleasure to celebrate THE GEEK OF CHIC with you, Federico 🎉!
September 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Happy #pubday to THE GEEK OF CHIC by Federico Marchetti and ALLOW ME TO INTERRUPT by Dr. Gilly Khan!! ✨
White, green, navy, and red book cover of THE GEEK OF CHIC by Federico Marchetti. Letters resemble a stitched on pattern. Lightly blue cover of ALLOW ME TO INTERRUPT by Dr. Gilly Khan with yellow and black text. Multi-colored speaker in the middle of the page.
September 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Happy 5th book anniversary to THE GIRL AND THE BOMBARDIER by Susan Tate Ankeny!

This true WWII tale charts the intersecting story of a downed B-17 bombardier's unfinished memoir and a box of letters from the French girl who saved him.

#history #wwii #warhistory
Happy 5th book anniversary post with cover of Susan Tate Ankeny's THE GIRL AND THE BOMBARDIER in the bottom right corner. Four red balloons in the bottom left corner and a candle shaped in the number 5 in the top right corner.
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Can’t believe the #pubday is only days away for ALLOW ME TO INTERRUPT by the brilliant Dr. Gilly Khan! 🎉 Her inspiring deep dive into the extraordinary ways #ADHD girls and women interrupt releases on September 9th.
Allow Me to Interrupt
The world is right—ADHD girls and women do interrupt—but not all of it is unintentional, and almost all of it is extraordinary.If you picked up thi...
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September 4, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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I'll be looking through #QueerPit today! If I ❤️ your pitch, please send your first three chapters & a synopsis as Word Documents to jweis@theweisagency.com, with your query letter in the body of the email.

Looking forward to all your pitches! 🏳️‍🌈
August 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Meet Holden Thorp, author of LEADING WITH AUTISM, #forthcoming from Harper Influence in 2027! 👏

Holden Thorp is Editor-in-Chief of Science, and served as the 10th chancellor of UNC and provost at WashU. LEADING WITH AUTISM shows that neurodivergent traits can be powerful leadership assets.
August 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Happy 1st book anniversary to TAKE CARE OF THEM LIKE MY OWN by Dr. Ala Stanford!

This brilliant work highlights the devastating racial injustices in our healthcare system and the power of community. Congrats, Ala!

#healthadvocate #healthequity #Blackdoctorsconsortium #Blackhealthmatters
August 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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🎉 We’re happy to announce that Holden Thorp's LEADING WITH AUTISM has sold to Harper Influence. Congratulations, Holden! 🎉

#literaryagent #bookdeal #publishing #autism #leadership
August 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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🎉 Excited to announce another new international deal for Dr. Robert Coplan. THE JOY OF SOLITUDE has sold to Manole (Brazil). Congratulations, Rob!🎉 #amagenting #bookdeal
July 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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🎉 Excited to announce another amazing international deal for Carrie Cariello, Kate Swenson, and Adrian Wood. The NYT bestselling AUTISM OUT LOUD has sold to Hana Medical (Korea). Way to go! 🎉 #amagenting #bookdeal
July 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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🎉 Excited to announce that NYT bestselling co-author Kate Swenson's next two books have sold to Park Row Books. Congratulations, Kate! 🎉

#amagenting #autism #caregiving #bookdeal
July 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Happy Monday #writingcommunity! We’re kicking off the last Monday in June with a quote by Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, a publisher and motivator known for his inspirational humor and deep love of all things books.
June 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM