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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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.
afaulborn
11/15/2024 09:30 AM
Queried: 15th Nov, 2024
Young Adult Fantasy
Young Adult Fantasy
Chels03
11/13/2024 01:05 PM
Anyone else had their query "skipped"? Did it turn out to be a request?
wheresmylenscap
11/11/2024 12:51 PM
Queried 11/1/24
Rejected 11/11/24
YA/NA Crossover Sci-Fi, 97K
"...Not enthusiastic enough" to sell this in such a competitive market, which is fair. Sci-fi in general is a hard market to break into and then YA makes it even harder. I did this to myself, haha!
Rejected 11/11/24
YA/NA Crossover Sci-Fi, 97K
"...Not enthusiastic enough" to sell this in such a competitive market, which is fair. Sci-fi in general is a hard market to break into and then YA makes it even harder. I did this to myself, haha!
earthtoemma
11/11/2024 10:31 AM
Queried 11/4/24
Rejected 11/11/24
Super nice!
Rejected 11/11/24
Super nice!
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/26/2022 - Open to queries.
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FR 8/1/24, sent 8/2
Estimated response in 6-8 weeks
No word as of 11/15.