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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
New Adult
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
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
Rebecca Mahoney
Anna Mercier
Jenna Miller
Ash Nouveau
Sophie Wan
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
oliviasun
09/24/2026 04:32 PM
Q: Aug 20, 2026
Rejection: Sep 21, 2026
YA Fantasy
Thank you very much for your query for X, 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.
Rejection: Sep 21, 2026
YA Fantasy
Thank you very much for your query for X, 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.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
09/22/2026 05:04 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
pjhartwrites
09/21/2026 02:02 PM
Q: 8.20.26
FR: 9.21.26 (32 days)
Upmarket Romance
FR: 9.21.26 (32 days)
Upmarket Romance
shelbymcclay
09/21/2026 11:37 AM
Q: 9.16.26
29k MG Fantasy Adventure
29k MG Fantasy Adventure
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 09/22/2026 - Genres updated.
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Q: 7/26/26
Rej: 9/24/26
I got skipped over for awhile so I was hopeful, but alas... Very kind personalized rejection :') They seem lovely to work with!
"I hope that this email finds you well.
Thank you for letting me review your query and sample material for XXX, which I read with great interest. Unfortunately, as exciting as this story sounds—and as compelling as your writing is to read—I don't think it's the right fit for me. 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."