Christine Hale

Managing Director & Literary Agent

Christine Hale has been a literary agent for over twenty-five years and represents a distinguished list of bestselling and brand authors across commercial fiction, crime, romance, and select crossover genres.

Known for her sharp commercial instincts, Christine has built long-standing careers for many of her clients, several of whom she has represented since the earliest stages of their writing lives. Her list includes authors who have achieved sustained international success, with multiple titles across series and formats.

Christine’s approach is rooted in identifying strong concepts with wide readership potential. She is particularly adept at positioning books for the market and shaping projects for major deals, both in the UK and internationally.

While she works across a broad range of genres, Christine is especially interested in high-concept fiction, series potential, and stories with a clear hook that can capture a wide audience.

She is drawn to work that knows what it is, and where it belongs.

Her clients are known not only for their commercial success, but for their longevity in a competitive and ever-changing market.

Christine is currently closed to unsolicited submissions.

christine@manningliterary.com