Milena McKay is a Lambda Literary award-winning author.
Milena is a romance fanatic, currently splitting her time between trying to write a novel and succumbing to the temptation of reading another fanfic story.
She is a cat whisperer who wears four-inch heels for work while secretly dreaming of her extensive Converse collection. Would live on blueberries and lattes if she could.
Milena can recite certain episodes of The West Wing by heart and quote “Pride and Prejudice” in her sleep.
Her love for Cate Blanchett's Carol Aird knows no bounds.
Milena is repped by Jenna Satterthwaite at Storm Literary Agency.
Awards & Accolades
2022
Lambda Literary - Lammy
Lesbian Romance - Winner - The Headmistress
Golden Crown Literary Society - Goldie
Debut - Winner - The Delicate Things We Make
Romantic Blend - Winner - The Headmistress
Ann Bannon Popular Choice - Winner - The Headmistress
2023
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
LGBTQ Fiction - Finalist - Magdalene Nox
2024
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
Adult Fiction Romance - Finalist - Reverence
2025
Golden Crown Literary Society - Goldie
Romantic Blend - Winner - Reverence
INDIEVERSE
Best Romance Novel of the Year - Winner - Reverence
2026
Golden Crown Literary Society - Goldie
Romantic Blend - Winner - Windburn
NO AI
Milena believes in safeguarding human creativity and artistry. Her books are certified Human Authored by The Authors Guild.
She has a 100% NO AI policy. Her books are edited and proofread by human editors and her covers are designed and illustrated by human artists.