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Ms. Kiana Nguyen
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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General
Kiana Nguyen
Donald Maass Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- maassagency.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kiana-nguyen/
- Twitter (X):
- @kianangu
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Horror
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Alyssa Carlier
August Clarke
Alexandra Higgins
Rebecca Mix
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
LorenzoOrsatti
03/30/2026 08:36 PM
02/21/2026 - Queried 67k adult horror
03/30/2026 - Requested full manuscript
03/30/2026 - Requested full manuscript
syngulaerity
03/30/2026 12:01 AM
Sci-Fi 83k
Q: 3/23
Rejected: 3/29
Form rejection.
Q: 3/23
Rejected: 3/29
Form rejection.
JohnLogan
03/28/2026 10:44 AM
Quick, personalized reply. No interest in AI protagonists.
CharlieSloane123
03/24/2026 06:17 AM
My query was unfortunately rejected, however, I am extremely grateful for the advice given in the response. As a new author that is querying for the first time, any feedback is precious. I hope you so this Kiana. Thank you again!
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/24/2026 - Genres updated.
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90K Contemporary Romance with Upmarket appeal