Christmas Lake Literary


“You need an agent.”

These are the words so many writers hear after they’ve finished a book and begin to ask around about how to get it published.

“You need an agent.”

Because traditional publishers don’t publish—or in most cases even look at—unsolicited manuscripts.

“You need an agent.”

Because you know a thing or two about writing and not one thing about publishing—from query letters to advances to royalties to returns.

“You need an agent.”

Because after putting all your energy into writing your book, you don’t have the energy—or patience—to prepare a book proposal, identify appropriate editors, craft a compelling cover letter, send your book out, and deal with receiving rejection letters, if you get responses.

“You need an agent.”

And now . . . you have one.

Christmas Lake Literary provides comprehensive representation services to writers, including:

  • Manuscript review and preparation

  • Book proposals

  • Enhancing your social media platform

  • Managing the submission process

  • Contract negotiation

  • Film, television, and audio rights

Don’t let your book—into which you’ve put so much time, effort, passion, and love—get stuck in the doldrums of “what do I do with it now?”

Sign on with us as your agent, and let us help you get signed!

Selected Clients


Victor P. Corona, author of Night Class, for a new nonfiction project

Adam Lenain, author of Last of the Famous International Playboys, for same

David Long, author of Sidanela, for film and television

Raymond Hooper, for Butchie’s Blues: Confessions of an Alleged Oreo Cookie - SOLD

Philip N. Meyer, author of Storytelling for Lawyers, for a new novella

Jason M. Thornberry, for Good Enough for Now (novel) and Things Move Fast (memoir)

Christopher R. Watson, for Murder Me Twice, Book 1 of The Vacationland Mysteries

Note: We run Christmas Lake Literary independently from our coaching, editing, and publishing businesses. This means that:

  • Authors who approach us for representation are never charged reading fees or asked to invest in our coaching, editing, or publishing services.

  • Preparation of manuscripts and proposals for represented authors is provided without charge.

  • Funds collected on behalf of represented authors are held separately.