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Senior Literary Agent Cynthia Ruchti

Quick Links: Find Cynthia on Facebook | on Instagram | on Website


Cynthia Ruchti distinctly remembers telling people, “I’d rather sing three songs on a platform than have to speak my own name into a microphone.” It will come as no surprise to those who understand God’s sense of humor that she’s spent most of her life since that moment with a microphone in her hand; first as writer/producer and corporation president of a national and international radio broadcast—The Heartbeat of the Home—then as a speaker/author.

She has served or currently serves on several non-profit ministry boards. Her roles in creating mission and vision statements, problem-solving, negotiating, personnel placement, and handling communications prepared her for similar roles in agenting.

Cynthia has worked shoulder-to-shoulder with publishers, editors, marketing managers, as well as retailers, library representatives, reviewers, and other agents on industry-centric projects and events and is invited to many of those events as an industry insider.

As author of 43 books to date, Cynthia has experienced the author’s side of the process. In addition to novels and novellas, she has written full-length nonfiction and has frequently contributed to devotion collections. In 2016, she was honored to have participated in two Bible projects—Guideposts’ Mornings with Jesus Daily Bible and The Common English Women’s Bible. She understands both the heart of the author and the business side of a writing career, the elements of a strong proposal, and the sometimes labyrinthine path to publication.

Being part of the Books & Such team as a senior agent fulfills another layer in a long-held passion: helping other writers to develop their craft and reach their writing career goals. She is an advocate for the power of story—fiction and nonfiction—and a champion for those who create, edit, publish, distribute, review, and sell books. As part of her contribution to other writers, she serves as an instructor or keynoter at writers conferences.

In 2020 and again in 2022, Cynthia was named the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Agent of the Year.

Cynthia represents adult fiction and nonfiction projects.

Client Testimonials

“The pillars of a great agent are dedication, communication, vision and wisdom. Cynthia Ruchti cultivates all of these strengths for her clients and their projects. Working with Cynthia as my agent has been a wonderful experience, changing my historical writing career for the better!”

Joanne Bischof, Christy
Award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:34:55-08:00

Joanne Bischof, Christy
Award-winning author of The Lady and the Lionheart

“The pillars of a great agent are dedication, communication, vision and wisdom. Cynthia Ruchti cultivates all of these strengths for her clients and their projects. Working with Cynthia as my agent has been a wonderful experience, changing my historical writing career for the better!”
https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/testimonials/joanne-bischof-cynthia/
“Cynthia Ruchti brings a unique blend of knowledge, industry expertise, and first-hand insight into the world of media and publishing that is unparalleled. She has been a mentor, editor extraordinaire, and unwavering champion for my writing career. But most of all, it is her heart to serve others and love for Jesus that shine through.”

Dr. Stephen Ko, author of Faith Embodied: Glorifying God with Our
Physical and Spiritual Health

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:35:54-08:00

Dr. Stephen Ko, author of Faith Embodied: Glorifying God with Our
Physical and Spiritual Health

“Cynthia Ruchti brings a unique blend of knowledge, industry expertise, and first-hand insight into the world of media and publishing that is unparalleled. She has been a mentor, editor extraordinaire, and unwavering champion for my writing career. But most of all, it is her heart to serve others and love for Jesus that shine through.”
https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/testimonials/dr-stephen-ko-cynthia/
“Wise, grace-filled, witty...all Cynthia. Her ‘fitly spoken’ words land just so--like a gentle, yet well-
placed kick in the pants every aspiring or seasoned writer needs.”

Robin W. Pearson, Christy Award-
winning author of Dysfunction Junction

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:36:36-08:00

Robin W. Pearson, Christy Award-
winning author of Dysfunction Junction

“Wise, grace-filled, witty...all Cynthia. Her ‘fitly spoken’ words land just so--like a gentle, yet well- placed kick in the pants every aspiring or seasoned writer needs.”
https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/testimonials/robin-w-pearson-cynthia/
“Cynthia sees, honors and nurtures her authors' unique writing journeys. Every interaction with her leaves me feeling encouraged and more prepared for the next step. In the sometimes-challenging world of book publishing, I trust her to be a wise counselor who reminds me of my Why and points me to the How.”

Sara Brunsvold, Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:37:41-08:00

Sara Brunsvold, Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip

“Cynthia sees, honors and nurtures her authors' unique writing journeys. Every interaction with her leaves me feeling encouraged and more prepared for the next step. In the sometimes-challenging world of book publishing, I trust her to be a wise counselor who reminds me of my Why and points me to the How.”
https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/testimonials/sara-brunsvold-cynthia/
“We’d been talking publishing and the writing life and serving God through both, so Cynthia’s query that day seemed casual: “What are your dreams for your books? Your hopes and prayers for your writing?” In the context of brainstorming all God can do, I answered boldly. She listened, couched her next actions in prayer, and before I knew it, brought those dreams to fruition. I can’t say enough about Cynthia Ruchti. I not only respect and trust her skill and discernment, intelligence and wisdom, character and faith, but I consider her a 24 carat, lion-hearted friend. I love her, and I’m grateful."

Cheryl Grey Bostrom, author of Sugar Birds and Leaning on Air

Books & Such Literary Management
2024-01-30T12:38:19-08:00

Cheryl Grey Bostrom, author of Sugar Birds and Leaning on Air

“We’d been talking publishing and the writing life and serving God through both, so Cynthia’s query that day seemed casual: “What are your dreams for your books? Your hopes and prayers for your writing?” In the context of brainstorming all God can do, I answered boldly. She listened, couched her next actions in prayer, and before I knew it, brought those dreams to fruition. I can’t say enough about Cynthia Ruchti. I not only respect and trust her skill and discernment, intelligence and wisdom, character and faith, but I consider her a 24 carat, lion-hearted friend. I love her, and I’m grateful."
https://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/testimonials/cheryl-grey-bostrom-cynthia/
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