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Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
Los Angeles, CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com/
- Blog/Other:
- michaelawhatnall.com
- Twitter (X):
- @mwhatnall
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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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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Known Clients (current & past)
Kika Hatzopoulou
Anna Mercier
Jenna Miller
Ash Nouveau
Sophie Wan
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Abi2232
01/27/2026 06:23 PM
Q: 1/27/26 77K Young Adult Fantasy
RCantu94
01/27/2026 02:56 PM
Q: 1/27/26 146K Adult Romantasy with New Adult crossover appeal
Kardos
01/27/2026 10:23 AM
Q:1/27/26
Adult Epic Fantasy 164k
Adult Epic Fantasy 164k
BrittN1988
01/26/2026 08:55 AM
Q: 1/24/26
NA Serial Killer 75k
R: 1/26/26
NA Serial Killer 75k
R: 1/26/26
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/27/2025 - Genres updated.
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Rejection received on January 28, 2026
Upmarket, 75K