Ms. Patricia Nelson
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
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General
Patricia Nelson
Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
665 San Rodolfo Dr. 124, PMB 121
Solana Beach, CA 92075
- Website:
- MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com
- Twitter:
- @patricianels
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Historical
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Dahlia Adler
Catherine Alene
Kate Bateman
K.C. Bateman
Susan Bishop Crispell
Sarina Bowen
Hayley Chewins
Margaret Dilloway
Jen Ferguson
Kelly J. Ford
Claire Forrest
Juliana Goodman
Candice Iloh
Evie Jamison
Mary McCoy
Anna Meriano
Charis Michaels
Loretta Nyhan
Axie Oh
Jaime Questell
Kathryn Rose
Melissa Roske
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
Edward Underhill
Kristi Wientge
Alexandra Leigh Young
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
andirichauthor
10/25/2022 11:20 AM
Queried 10-5
Rejected 10-25
Rejected 10-25
MarshmallowBard
10/24/2022 08:36 PM
Queried: 10-1
Rejected:10-24
Rejected:10-24
yuvawrites
10/06/2022 11:21 PM
FQ: 1/10/22
84K YA Horror
84K YA Horror
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
10/05/2022 02:31 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
lrbwrwriter
09/30/2022 12:49 PM
Patricia will be closing to queries on October 5th until next year!
otherside
09/22/2022 04:42 PM
Form query: 8/24/22
Nudge with offer of rep: 9/12/22
Kind pass saying she couldn't meet my deadline: 9/22/22
Adult rom-com 76k words
Nudge with offer of rep: 9/12/22
Kind pass saying she couldn't meet my deadline: 9/22/22
Adult rom-com 76k words
SydneyCMo
09/14/2022 03:10 PM
Query: 9/13
Rejection: 9/14
5k, Lower MG - Fantasy
Rejection: 9/14
5k, Lower MG - Fantasy
ltran_
09/13/2022 09:36 PM
FQ: 9/9
FR: 9/13
78K YA Fantasy
FR: 9/13
78K YA Fantasy
bluelinnet
09/13/2022 07:25 PM
Form query: Sept. 11
Form rejection: Sept. 13 Same kind form as others have received.
MG Fantasy
Form rejection: Sept. 13 Same kind form as others have received.
MG Fantasy
curlygirlknepper
09/09/2022 12:28 PM
9/8/22 - Form - query letter, pitch, book comps, first 10 pages of MS
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
9/9/22 - Form Rejection
"Thank you for your query. While _______ does sound interesting, I'm afraid it's not quite right for me at this time. I genuinely appreciate your willingness to share your writing with me and wish you luck finding an agent who can successfully champion your work."
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
9/9/22 - Form Rejection
"Thank you for your query. While _______ does sound interesting, I'm afraid it's not quite right for me at this time. I genuinely appreciate your willingness to share your writing with me and wish you luck finding an agent who can successfully champion your work."
rosemarypotatoes
09/09/2022 12:17 PM
FQ 9/8/22
FR 9/9/22
62k YA Horror
FR 9/9/22
62k YA Horror
katine
09/07/2022 12:24 PM
FQ: 9/5/22
FR: 9/6/22
Upper MG Fantasy 64K
FR: 9/6/22
Upper MG Fantasy 64K
katstaff
08/22/2022 12:28 PM
FQ: 8/2/22
Contemporary Romance 60K
FR: 8/7/22
Thank you for your query. While THE BROTHER NEXT DOOR does sound interesting, I'm afraid it's not quite right for me at this time. I genuinely appreciate your willingness to share your writing with me and wish you luck finding an agent who can successfully champion your work.
All best,
Patricia
Contemporary Romance 60K
FR: 8/7/22
Thank you for your query. While THE BROTHER NEXT DOOR does sound interesting, I'm afraid it's not quite right for me at this time. I genuinely appreciate your willingness to share your writing with me and wish you luck finding an agent who can successfully champion your work.
All best,
Patricia
chelseambrown
08/12/2022 03:01 PM
FQ: 8/12/2022
60k YA spy
first 10 pages (chapter 1)
FR: 8/12/2022
60k YA spy
first 10 pages (chapter 1)
FR: 8/12/2022
lavenderhatchet
08/11/2022 03:53 PM
FQ: 8.9.22
FR: 8.11.22
FR: 8.11.22
SSTeller
08/08/2022 05:41 PM
FQ: 8.6.22
FR: 8.8.22
Upper MG Fantasy, 62K
FR: 8.8.22
Upper MG Fantasy, 62K
blackhand
08/08/2022 12:44 PM
Form Query: 7.25.22
Form Rejection: 8.8.22
YA Historical, 91k
Form Rejection: 8.8.22
YA Historical, 91k
arielbridges
08/05/2022 08:06 PM
Form Query: 7/29/22
Form Rejection: 8/5/22
YA Mystery, 60k
Form Rejection: 8/5/22
YA Mystery, 60k
toasty_supreme
07/27/2022 06:09 PM
Form query: 6/20/22
Form reject: 6/23/22
LGBTQ contemp YA, 74k
Form reject: 6/23/22
LGBTQ contemp YA, 74k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 10/05/2022 - Closed to queries.
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16/march- partial request (50 pages)
08/april- r&r (really kind, very complimentary and gave very good feedback. If you’re thinking of querying her, do it!)
09/may- resubmitted
10/january - nudge
contemporary fantasy/LGBT+