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What Cate is looking for
Cate specializes in historical, whether in young adult, women’s fiction and romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft-forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially personal to her is unexplored Southern history and culture. She also loves high-concept fantasy in YA and adult fiction. You can find more details on her website .
Notable sales & clients
- Aces Wild by Amanda DeWitt
- Kingdom of Exiles by Maxym Martineau
- Nemesis and the Swan by Lindsay Bandy
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Frequently asked questions
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What genres does Cate Hart represent?
Cate Hart represents Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Narrative Nonfiction.
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