Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
Los Angeles, CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @mwhatnall
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Historical
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
Romance
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
Food/Lifestyle
History
Humor/Gift Book
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Pets
Pop Culture
Sports
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kika Hatzopoulou
Anna Mercier
Jenna Miller
Ash Nouveau
Sophie Wan
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
mjdeloybooks
03/23/2025 12:27 PM
3/23/25: re-queried after significant changes, 100k Fantasy Romance
Niko_Stevens
03/14/2025 06:56 PM
Q: 3/8/25
KNILMRDS
03/14/2025 11:44 AM
Q; 2/20/25 72k historical fiction
R; 3/14/25 " I was grateful for the chance to review. Unfortunately, I don't feel that I'm the best fit for this project at this time."
R; 3/14/25 " I was grateful for the chance to review. Unfortunately, I don't feel that I'm the best fit for this project at this time."
Lexi21
03/14/2025 11:41 AM
Q: 3/12/25
R:3/14/25 with standard reply
72k YA mystery
R:3/14/25 with standard reply
72k YA mystery
BeauxRiley
03/13/2025 11:33 AM
Queried: 3/11/2025
Rejected with nice, but standard reply 3/13/2025
110k Epic Fantasy
Rejected with nice, but standard reply 3/13/2025
110k Epic Fantasy
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/23/2023 - Genres updated.
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