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.
StacyMilbourn
05/15/2025 03:32 PM
Q: 4/28/25
FR: 5/15/25
YA Fantasy 92k words
FR: 5/15/25
YA Fantasy 92k words
AnnabelDickson
05/15/2025 02:42 PM
QM: 5/7
FR: 5/15
YA romance 73,500 words
FR: 5/15
YA romance 73,500 words
RebekahBrooks
05/15/2025 11:40 AM
Q: 3/19/25
Form rejection: 5/15/25
YA contemporary 98K words
Form rejection: 5/15/25
YA contemporary 98K words
dterkwrites
05/15/2025 07:13 AM
Queried: 3/3/25
Form Reject: 5/15/25
MG Contemporary 45K words
Form Reject: 5/15/25
MG Contemporary 45K words
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/23/2023 - Genres updated.
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Genre: Superpower fiction / fantasy with comedic and poetic voice
Series: Book One (25K, novella), Book Two (80K, full-length), Book Three in progress
Note: Part of a 10-book saga written with neurodivergent-friendly pacing, cinematic emotion, and cosmic comedy.