Mr. Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michael Bourret
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com
- Twitter:
- @MichaelBourret
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
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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Known Clients (current & past)
Jill S. Alexander
Joelle Anthony
Brodi Ashton
Marcy Beller Paul
Bryan Bliss
Kate Boorman
Z Brewer
Steve Brezenoff
Anna-Lisa Cox
James Dashner
Erin Downing
Gayle Forman
Aaron Glantz
Bethany Griffin
Kim Haasarud
James Hankins
Aaron Hartzler
Rhoda Janzen
A.S. King
Matthew J. Kirby
Stephanie Kuehn
Malinda Lo
Lisa McMann
Carrie Mesrobian
Spencer Overton
EMILY X.R. Pan
Diana Peterfreund
James Riley
Susan Roane
Anne Rockwell
J. Scott Savage
Suzanne Selfors
Bernadette Shustak
Andrew Smith
Erin Soderberg
Aaron Starmer
Nova Ren Suma
Molly Wizenberg
Sara Zarr
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
richardparis
02/16/2023 08:11 AM
Query: January 8, 2023
Full Request: January 13, 2023
Nudge w/ Offer of Rep: February 14, 2023
Pass: February 14, 2023
Every exchange with Michael was pleasant, prompt, and very professional. He congratulated me on my offer, complimented my writing, and said he would be on the lookout for my book, which he ultimately decided just wasn't quite the right fit for him. He seems terrific.
Full Request: January 13, 2023
Nudge w/ Offer of Rep: February 14, 2023
Pass: February 14, 2023
Every exchange with Michael was pleasant, prompt, and very professional. He congratulated me on my offer, complimented my writing, and said he would be on the lookout for my book, which he ultimately decided just wasn't quite the right fit for him. He seems terrific.
drsarahsteinbacher
02/06/2023 10:03 AM
QT Form: 1/29/23
FR: 2/6/23
144-word rhyming, inclusive PB
FR: 2/6/23
144-word rhyming, inclusive PB
SteveDevlin
01/13/2023 05:39 PM
12/27/22 Submission via online form
1/9/23 Rejected
15k Chapter book
1/9/23 Rejected
15k Chapter book
sandragale
12/06/2022 01:00 PM
Very kind and timely rejection received from Michael.
jennjun
12/05/2022 10:09 AM
FQ: 11/23/2022
FR: 12/05/2022 (polite)
Mystery 88k
FR: 12/05/2022 (polite)
Mystery 88k
dclawr
11/28/2022 12:39 PM
EQ 11/2/22
Pleasant form rejection 11/28/22
Middle Grade mystery
Pleasant form rejection 11/28/22
Middle Grade mystery
KathrynFaye007
11/21/2022 12:32 PM
QT Form: 31 October 2022
Form Rej: 21 Nov 2022
41k MG Scifi-Horror
Form Rej: 21 Nov 2022
41k MG Scifi-Horror
LouiseDonovan
11/14/2022 09:35 AM
Query: Nov. 8
Polite Form Rejection: Nov 14
PB
Polite Form Rejection: Nov 14
PB
Zippa6
11/07/2022 03:25 PM
Q 11/2/22
Nudge with offer of representation 11/7/22
144-page MG graphic novel
Nudge with offer of representation 11/7/22
144-page MG graphic novel
FryingPangolin
09/28/2022 08:54 PM
@JohnEvans86 Are you requerying agents with the same book because you believe Streak is tracking your query on a webform?
JohnEvans86
09/28/2022 06:54 PM
Query: 9/28/2022
CNR: 9/28/2022
Horror 80k
Submission Unread.
CNR: 9/28/2022
Horror 80k
Submission Unread.
writingbubbly
09/26/2022 12:09 PM
QM: 9/20/2022
QR: 9/26/2022
MG Hist Horror 54K
QR: 9/26/2022
MG Hist Horror 54K
bluelinnet
09/19/2022 01:18 PM
Form query: 10 Sept.
Form rejection: 19 Sept.
MG Fantasy
Form rejection: 19 Sept.
MG Fantasy
katine
09/12/2022 11:02 AM
FQ: 8/19/22
FR: 9/12/22
Upper MG Fantasy 64K
FR: 9/12/22
Upper MG Fantasy 64K
Roanyoja
09/02/2022 07:44 PM
Queried 9 Sept 2021
Rejected 21 Sept 2021
Said he wasn't the appropriate agent.
YA Historical
Rejected 21 Sept 2021
Said he wasn't the appropriate agent.
YA Historical
bcaldwellop
08/17/2022 12:09 PM
Kind, personalized rejection received about a week after query sent.
haleywarrington
07/22/2022 09:46 AM
FQ: 7/21/2022
84k YA Fantasy
84k YA Fantasy
overallcheck
07/18/2022 05:49 PM
FQ 1/21/22
Nudged 7/7/22
Full request 7/11/22
Sent 7/18
YA contemporary 92k
Nudged 7/7/22
Full request 7/11/22
Sent 7/18
YA contemporary 92k
erinquill8
07/16/2022 12:59 PM
Query: 16 Jul 22
Picture book
Picture book
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/26/2022 - Open to queries.
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Rejection: Feb 27th, 2023
Lifespan: 11 days
Form Rejection.
YA/Sci-Fi 97k