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What Patricia is looking for
Patricia represents young adult and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction (including upmarket fiction with speculative and horror elements), and the whole spectrum of commercial women’s fiction — everything from lighter beach reads and romcoms to darker stories with a mystery or suspense thread. Across the board, she looks for stories that hook her with a unique plot, fantastic writing, and complex characters that jump off the page. She enjoys working closely with both debut and established authors to build successful long-term careers. Find more about what Patricia’s looking for on her MSWL .
Notable sales & clients
- The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh
- A Duchess a Day by Charis Michaels
- The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
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Frequently asked questions
Is Patricia Nelson open to queries right now?
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What genres does Patricia Nelson represent?
Patricia Nelson represents Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Upmarket Fiction.
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