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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
Accepts queries via...
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
Mystery
New Adult
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
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
• 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)
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
PeterPutnam
03/30/2026 10:51 AM
Very quick turn-around time, which I appreciated. Standard rejection letter.
lissalle77
03/30/2026 10:22 AM
Sci-fi 148K
Q: 3.26.26
Form Rejection: 3.30.26
Q: 3.26.26
Form Rejection: 3.30.26
julianne_m
03/29/2026 03:16 PM
YA Fantasy Romance 97k
Queried: March 27, 2026
Full Request: March 28, 2026
Queried: March 27, 2026
Full Request: March 28, 2026
bmsljohnson
03/27/2026 11:18 AM
Psychological Horror 83K
Q: 3.25.2026
Form rejection: 3.27.2026
Q: 3.25.2026
Form rejection: 3.27.2026
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/27/2025 - Genres updated.
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Rejected March 30, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
I appreciate the quick response time!
"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."