Pat Nelson Childs

"We are the music makers, and we are
the dreamers of dreams."- Willie Wonka

Orphan's Quest is the first volume of a trilogy called The Chronicles of Firma. I plan to build my writing career publishing Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels that feature gay, lesbian and bisexual heroes. But you don't have to be gay to enjoy The Chronicles of Firma. They do not contain explicit sex and are intended for anyone, aged thirteen and up, with an open mind and a love of adventure. You can order both books, autographed, from my Webstore at an incredibly low price:

Orphan’s Quest:

“...what kept the pages turning for me were Pat Nelson Childs' beautifully drawn characters...”
        - Sal Sapienza, Author of ..Seventy Times Seven..

“Much like Mercedes Lackey did with her "Last Herald Mage" series, Childs gives us a same-sex couple that is quite natural for the story.”
        - JEM (jshillingford), LibraryThing.com

“Highly recommended.”
        - Midwest Book Review

“Orphan's Quest is packed with action, mystery and a level of reality that most fantasy stories do not have.”
        - Gregory Porter, Oasismag.com


Scion’s Blood:

“Living up to and surpassing the promise of Orphan's Quest, Scion's Blood is a gripping and inventive magical adventure.”
        - Benjamin “Bembo”, Amazon.com

“...here is a book that will not be soon forgotten.”
        - Amos Lassen, Eurekapride.com

“a solidly-crafted fantasy adventure, with plenty of action-filled battles, magic and romance.”
        - Mark Probst, author of ..The Filly..

“Pat Nelson Childs' work ranks with the best of the long established fantasy writers...”
        - Morgan O’Conner, author of ..The Xanon Chronicles..



You can pick up a copy (or special order it) from any bookstore or on Amazon.com. If your local bookseller isn't already carrying my books, please help me out by suggesting that they do.

If you want to check out the books before you buy, you can read Chapter One of ..Orphan's Quest.. here:



Want to know more about me? Check out my interview in Oasis Magazine here:



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