Fantasy & Speculative Fiction Author; Hugo & World Fantasy Award Winner; Known for the Singing Hills Cycle & "The Chosen and the Beautiful"

Milwaukee, WI, USA
Live Event: Please Contact Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Nghi Vo Biography

Nghi Vo is a USA Today bestselling American author known for her contributions to contemporary fantasy fiction, including short stories, novellas, and novels. Vo's first published short story appeared in 2007, followed by a range of short fiction featured in Strange Horizons, Uncanny Magazine, PodCastle, Lightspeed, and Fireside. Her short story "Neither Witch nor Fairy" was recognized on the Tiptree Award Honor List.

Vo gained recognition with the publication of "The Empress of Salt and Fortune," the first entry in the Singing Hills Cycle series. The novella centers on a cleric who listens to stories about a recently deceased empress. The work received positive reviews from literary magazines and critics, earning the Hugo Award for Best Novella and the Crawford Award, and was a finalist for the Locus and Ignyte Awards. The Singing Hills Cycle includes several novellas, such as "When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain," "Into the Riverlands," "Mammoths at the Gates," "The Brides of High Hill," and "A Mouthful of Dust." Each installment features the wandering Cleric Chih and is designed to be read in any order.

In addition to the Singing Hills Cycle, Vo has written standalone novels. Her debut novel, "The Chosen and the Beautiful," is a fantasy retelling of The Great Gatsby, narrated by Jordan Baker, reimagined as a Vietnamese immigrant with magical abilities. The novel was nominated for the Locus Award for Best First Novel. Her second novel, "Siren Queen," is a historical fantasy set in a magical 1930s Los Angeles, following aspiring actor Luli Wei as she navigates Hollywood's challenges, including racism, sexism, queerphobia, and dark magic. Vo's third novel, "The City in Glass," spans several centuries and explores the relationship between a demon, an angel, and the fictional city of Azril. The novel was named one of the best speculative fiction novels by Publishers Weekly.

Vo's work has been nominated for the Nebula, Locus, and Lambda Literary Awards, as well as the LA Times and Ursula K. Le Guin Prizes. She has received the Crawford, Ignyte, Hugo, and World Fantasy Awards. Her short story "Stitched to Skin like Family Is," published in Uncanny Magazine, won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. Another story, "Silk and Cotton and Linen and Blood," received the World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction. With a growing body of award-winning work, Vo is recognized for her contributions to fantasy literature, speculative fiction, and historical fantasy, noted for her lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling.

BOOK Nghi Vo

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Nghi Vo Videos

Nghi Vo on The Chosen and the Beautiful

Nghi Vo on The Chosen and the Beautiful

Nghi Vo talks about her debut novel The Chosen and the Beautiful, a vibrant and queer reinvention of F. Scott Fitzgerald's jazz age classic...

Nghi Vo | Asian American Writers' Workshop

Nghi Vo | Asian American Writers' Workshop

In June, the Asian American Writers' Workshop joined Books Are Magic to celebrate the launch of Nghi Vo's highly anticipated new novel.

Book Chat with Guest Author Nghi Vo

Book Chat with Guest Author Nghi Vo

Join librarians from the Milwaukee Public Library and special guest author Nghi Vo as they share a list of curated books. Nghi Vo is a fantasy,...

  • How do I book Nghi Vo to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nghi Vo for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Nghi Vo, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Nghi Vo or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Nghi Vo

    Speaking fees for Nghi Vo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nghi Vo are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nghi Vo, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Nghi Vo speak about?

    Nghi Vo is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Bestselling Authors, Fiction Authors, Performing Arts, Storytelling
  • Where does Nghi Vo travel from?

    Nghi Vo generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Nghi Vo’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Nghi Vo for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nghi Vo for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nghi Vo or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Nghi Vo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nghi Vo for your event is available upon request. Nghi Vo generally travels from Milwaukee, WI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alejandra Kamiya, Julie Buntin, Andrew Grant, Katherine Rundell and Celia Imrie. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nghi Vo for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP