Patrick Barry

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I graduated from Immaculata University, write comedic fantasy, and I'm looking for a committed critique partner willing to exchange insightful constructive criticism.


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Patrick
Barry
Male
United States
Pennsylvania Rhode Island
18-29
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I'm looking for someone experienced with writing commercial fiction and who is familiar with traditionally publishing novels. Also, I'm looking to exchange feedback with someone who is willing to reciprocate constructive criticism for an entire novel.

Comedic Fantasy that focuses on characterization and interpersonal conflict rather than making the worldbuilding the main event. While I primarily write fantasy, I also enjoy science fiction, surreal fiction that takes place in our modern world, and basically any kind of speculative fiction where comedy is the major selling point.

Non fiction, erotica, thriller, picture books, grade school, and romance. However, I am open to reading books involving romance but not in the romance genre

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett, Alice in Wonderland, Axiom's End by Lindsay Ellis, The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington, The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, and The Enchanted Forest Chronicles series by Patricia C. Wrede

I am seeking representation for my book, The Paradox Palace, which is a new weird fantasy that is complete at 130,000 words. Comparable titles include Piranesi by Susanna Clarke and The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune.

My short fiction won placement on the Gunard B. Carlson Memorial Foundation Creative Writing Contest and received an honorable mention from Writers of the Future. I am a graduate from Immaculata University Honor Society and went on to work at the Phoenixville public library.