Chris Fortunato

Literary Agency

Looking for an Agent Who Responds Quickly?

I will respond to your submission within three weeks.

Since 1979, I have worked in sales, in the publisher’s office, as an acquisitions editor, managing editor, and packager. Publishers I have worked for include Berkley Books, Bantam, Doubleday, McGraw-Hill, and Fairchild.

I have packaged such notable books as The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown, House of Cards by William D. Cohen, Come Be My Light by Mother Teresa, Start Over, Finish Rich by David Bach, and Play Like You Mean It by Rex Ryan.

What am I looking for?

Narrative nonfiction: I am especially looking for popular nonfiction, either historical or contemporary, that tells a story and introduces the reader to a world he or she would otherwise not know. Can you get inside a story and explore the hidden narrative paths to the truth? And can you do this in a way that is gripping and insightful? I would like to see that manuscript.

Mysteries and thrillers: Take your readers inside a world of suspicion and danger. Understand what story you are telling, and get to the point about what is at stake for the characters. Literary fiction: I like character development, psychology, and a richness of language. Take your readers through the rich dimensions and drama of our world.

I do not handle Horror, Science Fiction, or Young Adult books.

Submission Guidelines: For novels, send complete manuscript as attachment along with cover letter. For nonfiction, send query letter and completed manuscript. Please DO NOT mail hard copy. Please send attachments as Word files to chris@cfliteraryagency.com.