Mr. Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com
- Twitter (X):
- @MichaelBourret
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
Humor/Satire
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
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 Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Science/Technology
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
JerryGrasso1969
05/19/2025 11:24 AM
Form rejection letter on 05/19/25
dterkwrites
05/19/2025 11:04 AM
Queried 5/15/25
Form Rejection: 5/19/25
MG Contemporary 45k words
Form Rejection: 5/19/25
MG Contemporary 45k words
brentkelley
05/19/2025 09:58 AM
73k horror-comedy, query sent 5/18/2025
Form rejection received 5/19/2025
Form rejection received 5/19/2025
JerryGrasso1969
05/17/2025 12:10 PM
80K, MG Fantasy, submitted on 05/17/25
krissynita
05/13/2025 07:20 PM
Query 4/12/2025
Form Rejection 5/13/2025
80K Speculative/Magical Realism Literary
Form Rejection 5/13/2025
80K Speculative/Magical Realism Literary
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/02/2025 - Open to queries.
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