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:
- @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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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
03/23/2023 08:37 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
jennadevillier
03/20/2023 12:52 PM
FQ: 2/20
ER: 3/20
I was hopeful, since it took a little bit longer than usual. Oh well
98k YA Space Opera
ER: 3/20
I was hopeful, since it took a little bit longer than usual. Oh well
98k YA Space Opera
reacorrigan
03/20/2023 12:06 PM
03/17 Queried
03/20 Form Rejection
113,000, Historical Fantasy
A speedy and polite form letter.
03/20 Form Rejection
113,000, Historical Fantasy
A speedy and polite form letter.
adoxey2
03/08/2023 05:39 PM
3/8 queried
YA SFF 101k
YA SFF 101k
histficdreaming
03/02/2023 07:55 PM
FQ 2/26: Historical, 106k words
Rejection with Referral 3/1: "Thanks so much for sending me your query for xxx, which I read with great interest. While I don't think that this project is quite the right fit for me, I shared your query with my colleague, xxx, and she would be interested in reviewing the full manuscript. Please feel free to email your query and manuscript to xxx.
Thanks, and I'm wishing you the best of luck finding the right home for xxx!"
Rejection with Referral 3/1: "Thanks so much for sending me your query for xxx, which I read with great interest. While I don't think that this project is quite the right fit for me, I shared your query with my colleague, xxx, and she would be interested in reviewing the full manuscript. Please feel free to email your query and manuscript to xxx.
Thanks, and I'm wishing you the best of luck finding the right home for xxx!"
chudgar
02/28/2023 01:27 PM
QueryManager query: 02/17/23, 160K literary fiction
Form rejection: 2/28/23
Form rejection: 2/28/23
brianammeyer
02/28/2023 01:16 PM
FQ: 2/22/23
Rejection: 2/28/23
M./T 72K
Rejection: 2/28/23
M./T 72K
Marie_Sundt
02/06/2023 06:32 PM
FQ: 2/1/23
FR: 2/6/23
90k adult urban fantasy
FR: 2/6/23
90k adult urban fantasy
lpelliott
02/06/2023 01:54 PM
FQ 1/30/23
FR 2/6/23
128k adult SciFi
FR 2/6/23
128k adult SciFi
AshShees
02/06/2023 10:41 AM
FQ: 1/31/2023
reject: 2/6/2023
YA contemporary fantasy 98k
reject: 2/6/2023
YA contemporary fantasy 98k
mikeca9
01/31/2023 06:29 PM
FR after six days for 85k R-rated SF.
jeharter
01/30/2023 01:13 PM
FR (kind) after 4 days for 93k high fantasy
OLRiesling
01/30/2023 12:08 PM
FR after 10 days
Queer fantasy western 70k
Queer fantasy western 70k
jmraymond
01/30/2023 11:25 AM
FQ: 1/19/23
FR: 1/30/23, kind form
Adult Fantasy 92k
A bit surprised since it checked most of their wish list, but fit is super personal after all!
FR: 1/30/23, kind form
Adult Fantasy 92k
A bit surprised since it checked most of their wish list, but fit is super personal after all!
lseidler
01/30/2023 10:15 AM
FQ: 1/22/2023
FR: 1/30/2023
Adult Fantasy 80.5k
FR: 1/30/2023
Adult Fantasy 80.5k
Zooks3
01/09/2023 06:49 PM
12/11/22 - Online form re: Brogwin - MG - 75K. Confirmation Rec'd.
1/9/23 - form rejection
1/9/23 - form rejection
sarahlugay
01/09/2023 04:29 PM
FQ: 1/3/23
FR: 1/9/23
98k LGBTQ+ New Adult Fantasy Romance
FR: 1/9/23
98k LGBTQ+ New Adult Fantasy Romance
Ultra_Violette
12/22/2022 01:48 PM
Online form query: 11/27/2022
Form rejection: 12/05/2022
78k YA sci-fantasy
#ownvoices
Form rejection: 12/05/2022
78k YA sci-fantasy
#ownvoices
rhberry
12/19/2022 11:05 AM
Query submitted: 11/21/2022
Form rejection: 11/28/2022
Adult fantasy, 102k.
Form rejection: 11/28/2022
Adult fantasy, 102k.
galian84
12/05/2022 10:41 AM
Form Query: 11/29/22
Form Rejection: 12/5/22
“ Thank you very much for your query for TITLE, which 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. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right home for this work and thank you, once again, for giving me the opportunity to consider it.”
99k Adult Fantasy Romance
Form Rejection: 12/5/22
“ Thank you very much for your query for TITLE, which 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. I wish you the very best of luck in finding the right home for this work and thank you, once again, for giving me the opportunity to consider it.”
99k Adult Fantasy Romance
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/23/2023 - Genres updated.
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