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Ms. Patricia Nelson

Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC

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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
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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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Dahlia Adler
Catherine Alene
Kate Bateman
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Sarina Bowen
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Jen Ferguson
Kelly J. Ford
Claire Forrest
Juliana Goodman
Candice Iloh
Evie Jamison
Mary McCoy
Anna Meriano
Charis Michaels
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
writervfp
01/10/2023 05:21 PM
16/march- query sent
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+
andirichauthor
10/25/2022 11:20 AM
Queried 10-5
Rejected 10-25
MarshmallowBard
10/24/2022 08:36 PM
Queried: 10-1
Rejected:10-24
yuvawrites
10/06/2022 11:21 PM
FQ: 1/10/22

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
SydneyCMo
09/14/2022 03:10 PM
Query: 9/13
Rejection: 9/14

5k, Lower MG - Fantasy
ltran_
09/13/2022 09:36 PM
FQ: 9/9
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
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."
rosemarypotatoes
09/09/2022 12:17 PM
FQ 9/8/22
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
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
chelseambrown
08/12/2022 03:01 PM
FQ: 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

SSTeller
08/08/2022 05:41 PM
FQ: 8.6.22
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
arielbridges
08/05/2022 08:06 PM
Form Query: 7/29/22
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
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Last Update:
10/05/2022 - Closed to queries.
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