C.W. GORTNER holds an MFA in Writing with an emphasis in Renaissance Studies from the New College of California.
In his extensive travels to research his books, he has danced a galliard in a Tudor great hall and experienced life in a Spanish castle. His novels have garnered international praise and been translated into thirteen languages to date. He is also a dedicated advocate for animal rights and environmental issues.
He's currently at work on his third novel, about Isabella of Castile, and the second novel in his Tudor series,The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles (US) or Elizabeth's Spymaster (UK).
Half-Spanish by birth, C.W. lives in Northern California. |
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You can contact him at: cwgortner[at]earthlink.net.
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Due to legal concerns, C.W. regretfully cannot read unpublished works.
Literary Representation and Publicity:
C.W. Gortner is represented by Jennifer Weltz of the Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency, Inc. Please contact the agency with all rights inquiries.
For Ballantine Books (US), please contact Lisa Barnes, Publicity Manager: lbarnes[at]randomhouse.com
For St Martin's Press (US), please contact Rachel Ekstrom, Publicity Manager: rachel.ekstrom[at]stmartins.com
For Hodder & Stoughton (UK), please contact Emma Knight, Publicity Director:emma.knight [at] hodder.co.uk
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