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What Elaine is looking for
She is looking for fiction that wholly transports her — be it to another place, another decade, or to another life. She has an equal love for both the type of upmarket fiction that book clubs love discussing, and alternatively, the purely escapist commercial narratives that make a great beach read. She gravitates towards strong female voices, sweeping love stories, historical fiction, new adult stories (with big unique plots), romantic comedies (with a voice that is truly funny), quirky mysteries, family dramadies (who doesn’t love a last will and testament gone wrong), and high concept psychological thrillers. She has a soft spot for books with a southern flair and a desire for bringing pre
Notable sales & clients
- Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman
- Battle Royal by Lucy Parker
- The Divine Nine by Lawrence Ross
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elaine Spencer open to queries right now?
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What genres does Elaine Spencer represent?
Elaine Spencer represents New Adult, Romance, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Upmarket Fiction, Historical Fiction, Nonfiction.
How do I query Elaine Spencer?
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