Bestselling Author of "Every Summer After" & "Our Perfect Storm"

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Carley Fortune Biography

Carley Fortune is a Canadian author known for her contributions to contemporary romance fiction. An award-winning journalist, Fortune worked as an editor at several Canadian publications, including The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Toronto Life. She later oversaw the launch of Refinery29 Canada and led the team as its executive editor before transitioning from journalism to fiction writing. Fortune holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University.

Fortune’s move from editorial work to novel writing was motivated by burnout and a desire to reclaim her creativity. To address financial concerns after leaving her job, she developed a plan to complete her first manuscript by the end of the year, writing 388 words a day. She finished the manuscript for "Every Summer After" in four months. The debut novel appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists and reached the number one spot on the national bestseller list in Canada. "Every Summer After" was nominated for the Goodreads Awards in both Best Romance and Best Debut Novel.

Fortune is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of four novels: "Every Summer After," "One Golden Summer," "Meet Me at the Lake," and "This Summer Will Be Different." Her books have sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, have been translated into 30 languages in over 50 territories, and have been adapted for television. Each of her novels has earned nominations for the Goodreads Awards in the Best Romance category.

Fortune’s storytelling is characterized by a strong sense of place and emotional authenticity. She is recognized for writing about Canada and for exploring romantic relationships alongside family and friendships, as well as themes of mental health and career development. Her background in journalism influences her narrative style, marked by attention to detail and insight into human emotions.

Fortune’s work has been adapted for the screen, with "Every Year After," a series based on "Every Summer After," premiering on Prime Video, and "This Summer Will Be Different" being adapted as a Netflix series. Her fifth novel, "Our Perfect Storm," has been highlighted by The New York Times as a notable upcoming release. With a growing body of work, Fortune is established as a prominent figure in contemporary romance literature.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/08/2026.

Carley Fortune Videos

Carley Fortune talks 'Every Summer After' sequel 'One Golden Summer' | The Good Stuff

Carley Fortune talks 'Every Summer After' sequel 'One Golden Summer' | The Good Stuff

Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times best-selling author, of 'Every Summer After,' 'Meet Me at the Lake' and 'This Summer Will Be Different' stops by to...

Carley Fortune talks new book 'One Golden Summer'

Carley Fortune talks new book 'One Golden Summer'

The bestselling author shares details about her latest novel, which reunites readers with a beloved character from her first book, "Every Summer...

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