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Michaela Whatnall 16

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

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.

Country

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.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
Novel Novel
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK No OK
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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.
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).
Types/Lengths:
Book Book
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalSimultaneous
OK No OK
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 02 Jan 2024
Last Audited: 18 Dec 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 22 Jun 2020

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