Blake Nelson Lands Books Deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

December 14, 2012


Recovery Road author Blake Nelson has secured a book deal with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, an imprint at Hachette Book Group USA. Nelson has penned a young-adult novel titled The Prince of Venice Beach.

The story stars a homeless teen boy. Editor Bethany Strout oversaw the acquisitions process and obtained North American rights. She negotiated with Literary Agent Jodi Reamer of Writers House. This project will be released in spring 2014.

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