Testimonials

“Chris Casuccio is exactly the kind of literary agent that every author dreams of. His individualized attention, his dogged determination, and his perseverance on behalf of his clients are second to none. And to top it all off, he’s a super nice guy. What’s not to like? “

Max Wallace, New York Times-bestselling author and finalist for the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize

“Chris is much more than just an agent. He's a confidante, surgeon and fireman all in one. He helps give direction to ideas, fixes them when they go off the rails, and gets you back on track during the inevitable ups and downs of the writing process. It's hard to imagine navigating this business without him.”

Peter Nowak, author of Sex, Bombs and Burgers and Humans 3.0

“I've had the pleasure of working with Chris for the past nine years. He has always shown an unflagging drive to help me improve my writing. He reads draft after draft, sends comprehensive notes, and elaborates over the phone when necessary. He has enabled me to elevate my writing at all levels - from the broader narrative and character arcs, all the way down to line edits. There is no doubt in my mind that working with Chris has been instrumental in developing my craft. He is precise, thorough, and driven - I would highly recommend his high-level, professional services to any writer."

Avi Silberstein, author of Human Solutions

“Chris is great to work with! He is receptive to ideas, extremely creative, and knows the publishing process cold. It has been a delight to work with Chris on two books, and I highly recommend him if you are fortunate enough to have him as an agent.”

Dr. B. Brett Finlay, OC, OBC, FRSC, FCAHS, co-author of Let Them Eat Dirt and The Whole-Body Microbiome

“Chris has been a tireless and successful advocate for my work. He knows the publishing world intimately and navigates it with tremendous insight and skill. What I especially value about being his client is that, while he seeks the best deal in the short term, he thinks about my long term career as well. Chris is fully engaged in my project of the moment while somehow, at the same time, thinking several steps ahead of my own ambitions. It's a talent borne not only of experience, but empathy--and the latter is ultimately what every writer needs.”

James McWilliams, author of Just Food, The Modern Savage and Eating Promiscuously

“Chris is a rare breed, combining deft editorial insights with publishing savvy. His insights have helped elevate my work, and then get it into the hands of the right people. In what often seems a cutthroat industry, he cares as much as anyone I've encountered about helping authors achieve every possible success on the journey before them.”

Bruce Kirkby, author of The Dolphin’s Tooth

“I'm so lucky to have Chris working with me. He was a champion for my book, and a great source of support in the times when even I felt less-than-sure. He's always kind, he's always patient, and he's the type of agent who will respond to your e-mails and questions quickly, no matter the time -- no matter how inane the request.”

Ann Hui, author of Chop Suey Nation

“It has been a great pleasure working with Chris over the past year. His professionalism, honesty and good advice – not to mention his ideas and strategies for achieving the objective – has changed the direction of my career. It is an exciting time, I only wish we had come together earlier.”

Stephen R. Bown, author Island of the Blue Foxes, White Eskimo, and The Last Viking

“The first time I met Chris I was immediately impressed by how he "got" my book the way many others had not, and I was bowled over by his infectious enthusiasm. That unconditional enthusiasm has since lifted me many times through the journey towards getting a book supported and published. When your agent loves your project, it means everything. Oh, and bonus, Chris has a good critical eye too. Thanks for being there Chris.”

Renée Pellerin, author of Conspiracy of Hope 

“Chris is everything you'd want in an agent. A warm and generous advocate, he's also an ideal reader -- smart, savvy, with brilliantly bang-on instincts. On both editorial and business sides, I trust his judgement completely.”

Tara Henley, Toronto Star journalist

“Chris is an amazing agent, editor, and cheerleader. He championed my books until they found a publisher, always had time for my questions and to help advocate for me, and always made me feel special. So much so that when I’ve run into other writers he works with, we were surprised that he had the time and energy to make us each feel that treasured.”

Manda Gillespie, author of Green Mama and Green Mama-to-Be

“Chris is a delight to work with. As a first-time author I was unsure of the publication process. Chris championed our book from the very start by providing perceptive feedback and detailed edits on the proposal and sample chapters, pursuing a good fit with prospective publication outlets, and being ever-present to answer any questions throughout writing and publication.”

Dr. Jessica Finlay, author of The Whole-Body Microbiome