Mr. Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com
- Twitter (X):
- @MichaelBourret
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
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
Picture Book
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 Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Science/Technology
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Known Clients (current & past)
Jill S. Alexander
Joelle Anthony
Brodi Ashton
Marcy Beller Paul
Bryan Bliss
Kate Boorman
Z Brewer
Steve Brezenoff
Anna-Lisa Cox
James Dashner
Erin Downing
Gayle Forman
Aaron Glantz
Bethany Griffin
Kim Haasarud
James Hankins
Aaron Hartzler
Rhoda Janzen
A.S. King
Matthew J. Kirby
Stephanie Kuehn
Malinda Lo
Lisa McMann
Carrie Mesrobian
Spencer Overton
EMILY X.R. Pan
Diana Peterfreund
James Riley
Susan Roane
Anne Rockwell
J. Scott Savage
Suzanne Selfors
Bernadette Shustak
Andrew Smith
Erin Soderberg
Aaron Starmer
Nova Ren Suma
Molly Wizenberg
Sara Zarr
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
timesnewramen
06/17/2025 09:25 PM
Q: 17/06/25
R: 18/06/25
YA graphic novel
"Thank you for letting me review your query and sample material for [...], which I read with great interest. Unfortunately, I've determined that I am not the appropriate agent to represent this material. In this very competitive market, I'm simply not enthusiastic enough about my ability to sell this work to offer representation.
I wish you the best of luck placing this successfully. Thank you, once again, for letting me consider it."
R: 18/06/25
YA graphic novel
"Thank you for letting me review your query and sample material for [...], which I read with great interest. Unfortunately, I've determined that I am not the appropriate agent to represent this material. In this very competitive market, I'm simply not enthusiastic enough about my ability to sell this work to offer representation.
I wish you the best of luck placing this successfully. Thank you, once again, for letting me consider it."
saraduran
06/17/2025 10:37 AM
QM: 6/12/2025
FR: 6/16/2025
82k YA fantasy with LGBTQ+ rep.
“Thanks so much for letting me take a look at your materials, and please forgive me for responding with a form letter. The volume of submissions I receive, however, makes it impossible to correspond with everyone personally.
Unfortunately, the project you describe does not suit my list at this time. I wish you the best of luck in finding an agent and publisher for your work, and I thank you, once again, for letting me consider your materials.”
FR: 6/16/2025
82k YA fantasy with LGBTQ+ rep.
“Thanks so much for letting me take a look at your materials, and please forgive me for responding with a form letter. The volume of submissions I receive, however, makes it impossible to correspond with everyone personally.
Unfortunately, the project you describe does not suit my list at this time. I wish you the best of luck in finding an agent and publisher for your work, and I thank you, once again, for letting me consider your materials.”
LightofBeauty
06/03/2025 09:45 AM
5-31-25 EQ: Upmarket/General Fiction/Literary
6-3-25: ER
"Not the appropriate agent" form rejection.
6-3-25: ER
"Not the appropriate agent" form rejection.
KSmith888
06/02/2025 10:21 AM
Form rejection in 3 days. Nice turnaround.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/02/2025 - Open to queries.
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“Thanks so much for letting me take a look at your materials, and please forgive me for responding with a form letter. The volume of submissions I receive, however, makes it impossible to correspond with everyone personally.
Unfortunately, the project you describe does not suit my list at this time. I wish you the best of luck in finding an agent and publisher for your work, and I thank you, once again, for letting me consider your materials.”