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Michaela Whatnall 17

An agent with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC (see other agents at this agency).

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About

Michaela Whatnall joined Dystel, Goderich & Bourret in 2019 as the assistant to Michael Bourret in the West Coast office. After graduating from Emory University with a degree in English and linguistics, Michaela completed the Columbia Publishing Course, and in 2023 they were selected as a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree.

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United States

Fiction Open

Their background in school and library marketing accounts for their strong interest in children’s literature, particularly middle grade and young adult fiction of all genres, including contemporary, fantasy, science fiction, historical, adventure, horror, and rom-com. In the adult fiction space, they are particularly seeking contemporary, speculative, and historical upmarket fiction, as well as character-driven, grounded fantasy.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Historical.
Action-Adventure Action-AdventureOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Fantasy FantasyOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Romance RomanceSubgenre: Romantic Comedy.
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Lengths:
Novel Novel
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: QueryManager.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

Nonfiction Open

They are also open to select narrative nonfiction for both children and adults.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Middle grades, Young adults.

Lengths:
Book Book
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics, including: History (General, See guidelines), Lifestyle (General, See guidelines), Literature/Books (General, See guidelines).

Submissions:

Method: QueryManager.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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AccuracyWe have received 9 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported4 min | 10.9 mean avg | 10.0 median | 26 max days (6.6 std dev)

Other Information

The agent will try to make a decision within 60 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 60 days have passed.
Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day.
Most recent response reported was received on 22 Jan 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Jan 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 May 2024
Last Audited: 18 Dec 2023. (We audit each active listing twice a year. Learn more at link.)
Date Added: 22 Jun 2020

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