ABOUT ME

I’m Michaela (they/them). I also go by Mike. I have been working in the publishing industry for nearly a decade, including positions in school & library marketing, as a reviewer for trade publications, and as an indie bookseller. From the very start, though, I knew my dream career was to be a literary agent, and in 2019 I was thrilled to join DG&B. Since then, I’ve grown a client list of acclaimed writers across many categories, and in 2023 I was named a Publishers Weekly Star Watch Honoree. I feel extremely privileged to help my clients develop their stories, advocate for them and their books, and support them in building successful and sustainable careers.

I live in Southern California with my partner and two cats. When I’m not busy searching for my new favorite book, I like to spend my time doing creative projects with friends (like making a narrative podcast, or helping out on my partner’s webseries), going out to see live theater, and ravenously watching reality competition shows. In my downtime, I love curling up with a good mug of English breakfast tea or an iced chai, playing cozy games like Stardew Valley, and pouring all my focus into a puzzle. I’m passionate about stories in every medium and can often be found discussing story structure with anyone who will listen.