The agent is actively seeking diverse, well-crafted stories across various genres including upmarket fiction, contemporary middle grade, young adult (all genres), grounded adult fantasy, romantasy, high-concept romance, graphic novels, picture books, and nonfiction. They are particularly interested in rich character dynamics, genre blending, and underrepresented protagonists.
Michaela Whatnall is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret who specializes in adult upmarket fiction, young adult, middle grade, adult fantasy, and romantasy. She is known for seeking character-driven stories with rich dynamics and has a particular passion for genre-blending narratives and diverse voices.
You can query via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com/query/michaelawhatnall. Please see the Dystel, Goderich & Bourret submission guidelines for full details. Every single query that comes in is reviewed. Please allow 6-8 weeks for response.
Last verified: April 2, 2026