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Michaela Whatnall

Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC

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Michaela Whatnall

Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC

Los Angeles, CA
Website:
www.dystel.com/
Twitter (X):
@mwhatnall
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
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
New Adult
Picture Book
Romance
  • Romance, Category
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Fantasy
  • Romance, Historical
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
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

Cultural/Social Issues
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Pets
Pop Culture
Sports
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Author Comments
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katiekrohn
07/12/2025 10:47 PM
Query submitted: 7/12/25

YA Contemporary Fantasy, 99k
cemer1215
07/03/2025 08:08 PM
Query sent 3JUL2025
YA fantasy 67k words
ladymalai
07/03/2025 07:30 PM
QM: 7/3/25
Historical Romance (WWII)
93K
Hulagirl
06/29/2025 08:53 PM
EQ: 80,000 word romantic contemporary manuscript
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
06/27/2025 08:28 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
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Last Update:
06/27/2025 - Genres updated.
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