Ms. Kesia Lupo
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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No longer working as a literary agent.
General
Kesia Lupo
Donald Maass Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- maassagency.com
- Twitter (X):
- @keslupo
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
History
Psychology
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Author Comments
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psavidge
06/26/2025 10:06 AM
YA Fantasy 110k
Q: 2/17/25
CNR: 6/26/25
She sent a newsletter on 6/26/25 stating that she's no longer going to be a literary agent.
Q: 2/17/25
CNR: 6/26/25
She sent a newsletter on 6/26/25 stating that she's no longer going to be a literary agent.
Kaylee2222
06/26/2025 09:05 AM
She posted a substack about transitioning to being an editor at Macmillan.
She wrote "So the short answer to whether I’ll continue agenting is yes, for a while, but it’s going to phase out in a few months. And as for what will happen to clients, that depends - but I’ll be there to help."
She's basically tying up loose ends for current clients and leaving.
She wrote "So the short answer to whether I’ll continue agenting is yes, for a while, but it’s going to phase out in a few months. And as for what will happen to clients, that depends - but I’ll be there to help."
She's basically tying up loose ends for current clients and leaving.
engstromdd
06/25/2025 07:05 PM
For those (like me) wondering what happened, her Bluesky account says as of July 7, she will start a position as a Commissioning Editor at Macmillan Children’s Books UK, and will be moving back to London.
https://bsky.app/profile/keslupo.bsky.social/post/3lshbedy2k22l
https://bsky.app/profile/keslupo.bsky.social/post/3lshbedy2k22l
cmsullivan
06/25/2025 12:09 PM
Queried 2/17/25
CNR after agent left agenting 6/25/25
CNR after agent left agenting 6/25/25
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/25/2025 - No longer working as a literary agent.
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CNR: 3rd July 2025
Seeing as she's no longer agenting. Wishing her the best in her new endeavour!