Mr. Jim McCarthy
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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General
Jim McCarthy
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
One Union Square West, Suite 904
New York, NY 10003
- Website:
- www.dystel.com
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
Offbeat/Quirky
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Short Story Collections
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
History
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Psychology
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Jade Adia
Michael Arceneaux
Livia Blackburne
Julia Blackwell
Jessica Brody
Mary Carter
Laura Creedle
Fallon Demornay
Sean Easley
Eric Gansworth
Mark Henry
Geoff Herbach
Kosoko Jackson
Serena Kaylor
Phoebe Kitanidis
Katrina Kwan
Remy Lai
Victoria Laurie
Fonda Lee
Shawntelle Madison
Richelle Mead
Tehlor Kay Mejia
Saundra Mitchell
Rebecca Mix
Candice Montgomery
Cynthia Platt
Caroline Richmond
Michelle Rowen
Barb Schwarz
Mindi Scott
Kevin Scott
David Sears
Tess Sharpe
Laura Silverman
Lauren Spieller
Jessica Spotswood
Margaret C. Sullivan
Robin Talley
Diana Urban
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
RD1981
04/18/2024 09:09 PM
This agency's "A pass from one of us is a pass from all of us" policy is, quite frankly, ridiculous.
abbybrownseiple
04/17/2024 04:03 PM
QM 4/17/24
FR later the same day
82k urban fantasy
FR later the same day
82k urban fantasy
dkayvalentine
04/17/2024 11:41 AM
Sent query 2/7, 85K Paranormal Romance.
Received form rejection 2/8. Appreciate the speedy response.
Received form rejection 2/8. Appreciate the speedy response.
bmanderson
04/16/2024 05:27 PM
79k adult fantasy, magical realism novel
Query (QM): March 13, 2024
Full request: March 18, 2024 (sent manuscript that day)
Kind form rejection: April 15, 2024
"Thanks so much for sending [NOVEL] along. Unfortunately, I'm going to be passing at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match. While I found much to admire here, I wasn't ultimately convinced I would be the best possible advocate for this project.
Thank you again, sincerely, for the chance to take a look. I wish you all the best with this project.
Best,
Jim"
Query (QM): March 13, 2024
Full request: March 18, 2024 (sent manuscript that day)
Kind form rejection: April 15, 2024
"Thanks so much for sending [NOVEL] along. Unfortunately, I'm going to be passing at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match. While I found much to admire here, I wasn't ultimately convinced I would be the best possible advocate for this project.
Thank you again, sincerely, for the chance to take a look. I wish you all the best with this project.
Best,
Jim"
moonmoon
04/15/2024 04:32 PM
Query (QM): 4/14/2024
Rejection (form): 4/16/2024
124k adult fantasy
Rejection (form): 4/16/2024
124k adult fantasy
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 07/29/2022 - Genres updated.
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