Meet
John Madormo
John Madormo is a screenwriter, author, and college professor in the Chicago area. His body of work has attracted the attention of motion picture producers and publishers alike. He sold a family comedy screenplay to a Los Angeles production company, signed a three-book deal with a major New York publisher, and was recently named the Grand Prize winner of a national writing competition.
A Few of His Career Highlights
Signed a Three-Book Contract with Penguin Books for Young Readers
John signed a contract for a three-book deal with Penguin Books for Young Readers. The middle-grade mystery series, Charlie Collier, Snoop for Hire, is a tale about a 12-year-old private detective who sets up shop in his parents’ garage and solves cases for fellow sixth-grade classmates. The debut novel, “The Homemade Stuffing Caper,” was released in May 2012. The sequel, “The Camp Phoenix Caper,” was released in February 2013. Book #3 in the series, The Copy Cat Caper,” hit bookstore shelves in September 2013, and the last installment, “The Buried Treasure Caper,” was released in 2017.
Signed a Four-Book Contract with Wolfpack Publishing
John signed a contract with Wolfpack Publishing of Las Vegas, NV, for a four-book middle-grade Western series titled The Abilene Kid. Book #1, “Dead Man’s Hand,” was released on April 29, 2025; Book #2, “Boot Hill Curse,” was released on May 27, 2025; Book #3, “Sacred Relics,” was released on June 24, 2025; and Book #4, “Sweet Revenge,” debuted on July 22, 2025.
Signed a Two-Book Contract with Lawley Publishing
John signed a contract with Lawley Publishing of Phoenix, AZ, for a two-book middle-grade science fiction series titled Crash Crawford, Accidental Astronaut. Book #1 will be released in the winter of 2027; Book #2 will be released in the fall of 2028.
Signed a Contract with Zumaya Publications
John signed a contract with Zumaya Publications of Austin, TX, for a middle-grade series titled The Adventures of Rutherford, Canine Comic. Book #1 was released in the fall of 2020. The sequel will be released in the fall of 2026.
Signed a Contract with The Wild Rose Press
John signed a contract with The Wild Rose Press of Adams Basin, NY, for a young adult novel titled “The Summer of Guinevere.” The book was released in April 2019. The sequel, “The Autumn of Andie,” was released in the summer of 2020.
Sold a Family Comedy Screenplay to Dog & Rooster Productions of Studio City, CA
John sold “Coach Dracula,” a family comedy screenplay, to Dog & Rooster Productions of Studio City, CA.
Optioned a Family Comedy Screenplay to Doris Roberts Enterprises
John optioned “Two-Faced,” a family comedy screenplay, to Doris Roberts, well-known for her role in “Everybody Loves Raymond”. Ms. Roberts and her manager-son, Michael Cannata, held the rights for three years.
Completed a Screenplay Adaptation of “The Ghost of Lizard Light” by Elvira Woodruff
John completed a screenplay adaptation of the middle-grade novel “The Ghost of Lizard Light” by Elvira Woodruff for Flatiron Films, the producer of the 2000 film “Pay It Forward,” starring Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt.
Achievements in Screenwriting Competitions
- Grand Prize Winner in the 2009 Reno Film Festival Best Synopsis Contest, and Received First Place Award for Best Family Film Synopsis (“Paulie Perkins, P.I.”)
- First Place Winner for Best Family Film Synopsis at the 2010 Reno Film Festival for Best Synopsis Contest (“Dream Machine”).
- Top 10 Finalist in the BenderSpink Open Door Screenwriting Contest (“Paulie Perkins, P.I.)
- Finalist in the 2009 StoryPros Award Screenplay Contest (“Paulie Perkins, P.I.”)
- 2nd Place in the Comedy Division at the Chicago Screenwriters Network’s 2009 Midwest Screenwriting Contest (“The Boys’ Club”)
- Top Ten Finalist in the 2009 Movie Script Contest Golden Brad Awards (“The Boys’ Club”)
- Semi-Finalist in the 2009 Scriptapalooza International Screenplay Competition (“The Boys’ Club”)
- Finalist in the WriteMovies.com International Writing Competition (“Kid Comedy”)
His Option Agreements with Production Companies
John has entered into option agreements with the following production companies:
- Paulette Breen Productions
- Flatiron Films
- Rearguard Productions
- Bonnie Raskin Productions
- Anton Communications
- Awesome Entertainment
- Brainstorm Media
- Doris Roberts Enterprises
- Dog & Rooster Productions
He'd Love to Hear from You
For additional information about John Madormo and his literary works, feel free to contact him today. It would be his pleasure to answer any questions you may have.