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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
Commercial
Contemporary
Erotica
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Food/Lifestyle
History
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Science/Technology
Sports
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
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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.
MichelleCrowell
05/16/2026 10:57 AM
5/14/26 Q upmarket fiction, 78,000 words
jcgraham
05/15/2026 10:21 AM
5/15/26 - Q adult horror
LilybethS
05/14/2026 09:36 PM
Q: 5/13/26 - Lightly speculative 70k Romcom
Full Request: 5/14/26
Full Request: 5/14/26
gloriousgregorius
05/14/2026 08:53 PM
Well, well, well, caught ya the day after ya opened. The universe whispers.
LitFic with a lofty(ish) 123k
Q:5/13/26
LitFic with a lofty(ish) 123k
Q:5/13/26
juliekraetz
05/14/2026 05:59 PM
Q: 5/14
72k word thriller
72k word thriller
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/12/2026 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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