Leah Nicole Whitcomb

Community Storyteller

Coming Soon

About the Boy

A charming romance about an autistic teenager who feels misunderstood in her small Southern town until a golden boy finds his way into her orbit. With forced proximity, Black spirituality, and a slow burn romance—this YA debut is perfect for fans of Elise Bryant, Nicola Yoon, and Talia Hibbert.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Leah—a community storyteller from Mississippi who writes about Black folks, love, and magic. I co-host the Hoodoo Plant Mamas podcast, and my writing has been featured in Sistories, Samjoko Magazine and the young adult anthology, All the Ways a Heart Burns. I'm the author of Apocalypse Still, bloom, and the forthcoming book, About the Boy.