Bringing joy,
one page at a time.
a fresh approach
Rustic Joyful Literary is an arm of Rustic Joyful Food. Our aim as an agency is to bring to life stunning stories that deliver joy to people’s hearts. Rustic Joyful Literary is a team of agents that helps to conceptualize and advocates for brilliant works by artists from every walk of life and presents them to major publishing partners.
We aim to ensure that our clients feel supported and energized in creating their work. New innovations and outside-the-box thinking help propel our authors into publishing partner relationships that last years. Relationships are key and of the utmost importance. We care and will always place people above profits.
Danielle Kartes
founder
Danielle Kartes is a celebrity chef, published author, and entrepreneur. She runs her boutique family of brands alongside her husband Michael, and collectively they have 20 years of experience in the publishing world. They have written, styled, and photographed numerous cookbooks for their own brand, and they have collaborated with several publishers on many others.
Danielle began Rustic Joyful Food 10 years ago with two goals in mind: to help people love their lives right where they are and to make delicious food. She has published 12 books, works on national television doing cooking segments with celebrities, is the co-founder of Florescence Vodka, and founded French for Water wine. Now, through Rustic Joyful Literary, Danielle works with artists and creatives to bring their own visions to life through publication.
Danielle is a mom of two boys, her greatest work. They live joyfully in Washington State, and with every endeavor she wishes to bring joy through faith, food, and laughter.
our authors & artists
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Justin Stuart
creator of the wildly successful YouTube channel JSTU
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Karlee Flores
creator of the hit baking blog Olive & Artisan
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Anthony Michael Contrino
Emmy award-winning celebrity food stylist and culinary producer