Warning: Be aware of scammers impersonating real agents.
Mr. René Kooiker
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
What's the best way to query this agent?
Get answers to this, and many more agent questions at QueryTracker.
General
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Military/Espionage
Multicultural
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
History
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Relationship/Dating
Join Now (FREE) to learn more about this agent. (Such as how often and how quickly each agent replies to queries.)
Known Clients (current & past)
none found
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
fjmordaunt
03/19/2026 04:42 PM
Q: 2026/03/17
FR: 2026/03/19
Near-future thriller, 80K words.
Dear XXX,
Thank you for considering me to represent you!
Unfortunately, YYY is not the right fit for me, so I am passing. Best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,
FR: 2026/03/19
Near-future thriller, 80K words.
Dear XXX,
Thank you for considering me to represent you!
Unfortunately, YYY is not the right fit for me, so I am passing. Best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,
DevinB_1942
03/16/2026 04:13 PM
Q: 3/13/26
FR: 3/16/26
Literary horror, 90k
FR: 3/16/26
Literary horror, 90k
edwardw5
03/14/2026 10:40 AM
rejected in less than 24 hours.
jcgraham
03/09/2026 09:16 AM
3/4/26 - Q'd adult horror 88K
Gosh these 1-day-response agents make me feel so on-edge...
3/9/26 - Form rejection ):
Gosh these 1-day-response agents make me feel so on-edge...
3/9/26 - Form rejection ):
Agent Interviews
Interviews with this agent from across the web.
None found for this agent
Success Story Interviews
Read interviews with authors who have signed with this agent.
None found for this agent
Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/21/2026 - Genres updated.
Disclaimer
Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information.
Though we do our best, QueryTracker can not guarantee the accuracy of any information provided.
An agent listing on QueryTracker is not an endorsement or recommendation of that agent by QueryTracker.
Before contacting an agent, authors should verify and assess the agent's requirements and suitability by visiting the agent's website(s), and becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. A good place to start is Writers Beware, a watch group that helps inform and protect authors from shady practices.
FR: 3/28/26
89K word family saga
Quite frankly, a rejection within 24 hours is disheartening after the work one must put into simply querying.