Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Michaela Whatnall
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
Los Angeles, CA
- Website:
- www.dystel.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @mwhatnall
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Historical
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
Romance
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
Food/Lifestyle
History
Humor/Gift Book
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Pets
Pop Culture
Sports
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kika Hatzopoulou
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Jenna Miller
Ash Nouveau
Sophie Wan
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
psavidge
06/12/2025 11:04 AM
99k YA fantasy
Q: 6/1/2025
R: 6/12/25
Form response:
"Thank you very much for your query for [], 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."
Q: 6/1/2025
R: 6/12/25
Form response:
"Thank you very much for your query for [], 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."
saraduran
06/12/2025 09:51 AM
QM: 5/26/2025
FR: 6/12/2025
82k YA fantasy with LGBTQ+ rep.
“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.”
FR: 6/12/2025
82k YA fantasy with LGBTQ+ rep.
“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.”
mcwilfo
06/06/2025 07:45 AM
Q: 06/06/25
YA sci-fi 60k
YA sci-fi 60k
Nic_Writes_Fic
06/03/2025 02:44 PM
Q: 6/3/25
Progressive Fantasy/LitRPG 155K
Progressive Fantasy/LitRPG 155K
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/23/2023 - Genres updated.
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R: 06/13/2025
62K YA Dark Fantasy