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Jim McCarthy
Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
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About
Jim McCarthy is a senior agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret who has been with the agency for many years. He is known for his work in young adult fiction, paranormal romance, and a range of commercial fiction for adults. He is active on social media and participates regularly in publishing community discussions.
Currently Looking For
McCarthy has publicly stated enthusiasm for young adult fiction across many genres, including paranormal, contemporary, and romance. He has also expressed interest in adult commercial fiction, particularly romance and women's fiction. He has noted on MSWL and in interviews that he is drawn to books with strong emotional hooks and distinctive voices.
Submission Guidelines
McCarthy asks for a query letter and the first fifty pages pasted into the body of an email with no attachments, following standard DG&B protocol. The query should be addressed to him specifically. He has noted that he appreciates knowing what comparable titles a writer sees for their work.
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