Mr. Jim McCarthy
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Jim McCarthy
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
One Union Square West, Suite 904
New York, NY 10003
- Website:
- www.dystel.com
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Short Story Collections
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
History
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Psychology
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Jade Adia
Michael Arceneaux
Livia Blackburne
Julia Blackwell
Jessica Brody
Mary Carter
Laura Creedle
Alyssa Day
Fallon Demornay
Sean Easley
Eric Gansworth
Rory Harrison
Mark Henry
Geoff Herbach
Ramsey Hootman
Lee Houck
Kosoko Jackson
Aminata Jaiteh
Serena Kaylor
Phoebe Kitanidis
Katrina Kwan
Remy Lai
Victoria Laurie
Fonda Lee
Shawntelle Madison
Joy McCullough
Richelle Mead
Tehlor Kay Mejia
Saundra Mitchell
Rebecca Mix
Candice Montgomery
Cynthia Platt
Gae Polisner
Morgan Rhodes
Caroline Richmond
Michelle Rowen
Carrie Ryan
Barb Schwarz
Mindi Scott
Kevin Scott
David Sears
Tess Sharpe
Laura Silverman
Lauren Spieller
Jessica Spotswood
Margaret C. Sullivan
Robin Talley
Diana Urban
Christine Virnig
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
juliekraetz
06/27/2025 01:41 PM
Queried 6/27
sg1025
06/26/2025 05:41 PM
Lit Fic 89000 words. Requested Full Manuscript within 24 hours of query! :)
bnbarnes98
06/26/2025 01:49 PM
YA Dystopian 80k, Queried 6/25, Rejected 6/26. Thank you for the promptness!
jayhughes8825
06/25/2025 11:56 AM
Q: 24/06/25
R: 25/6/25 Form Rejection
135K Epic Fantasy with LGBTQ+ characters
R: 25/6/25 Form Rejection
135K Epic Fantasy with LGBTQ+ characters
QueenofmyCastleman
06/25/2025 08:53 AM
Q 6/25/25
90,000 WC - Post-apocalyptic/romance
Auto-rejected
90,000 WC - Post-apocalyptic/romance
Auto-rejected
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/22/2025 - Open to queries.
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