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Ms. Mona Kanin
Mona Kanin Literary
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Offbeat/Quirky
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biography
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Decorating/Design
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Psychology
Travel
Women's Issues
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Author Comments
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Mars1975
07/26/2026 04:08 PM
She rejected me in 24 hours.
Dear Mara,
I'm sorry to report on the current nature of publishing, but it's very difficult to get a memoir published unless the author/subject is already firmly in the public's imagination. I wish this weren't so.
I'm going to step away for this reason, but I hope another agent can help.
Sending all good wishes your way,
(I appreciate the fast response, but I will wait to see if this is the case for a few more months, before deciding if I am going to switch to an autobiographical fiction)
Dear Mara,
I'm sorry to report on the current nature of publishing, but it's very difficult to get a memoir published unless the author/subject is already firmly in the public's imagination. I wish this weren't so.
I'm going to step away for this reason, but I hope another agent can help.
Sending all good wishes your way,
(I appreciate the fast response, but I will wait to see if this is the case for a few more months, before deciding if I am going to switch to an autobiographical fiction)
LightofBeauty
07/19/2026 09:33 PM
Q: 7-5-26
ER: 7-19-26
I give this agent major kudos for not only personalizing her rejection, but for finally being the only agent I've experienced so far this year who gave helpful feedback based on the market. She's very friendly and professional and I'll surely keep her in mind in the future.
ER: 7-19-26
I give this agent major kudos for not only personalizing her rejection, but for finally being the only agent I've experienced so far this year who gave helpful feedback based on the market. She's very friendly and professional and I'll surely keep her in mind in the future.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
07/06/2026 04:46 PM
Profile Update: Changed agencies. Formerly with Great Dog Literary.
Thanks stevegouldfan1
stevegouldfan1
07/05/2026 03:15 PM
She's left Great Dog Literary and has established her own literary agency, Mona Kanin Literary.
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- 07/06/2026 - Changed agencies. Formerly with Great Dog Literary.
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R: July 29
Lit fic 60k
Such a lovely, personalized rejection. I felt seen! 😄