Samantha Ouellette
ClosedDystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC·US
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- fictionmemoirshistorical fictioncookbooks
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Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026
Samantha Ouellette is a literary agent at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, memoirs, and historical fiction. Currently closed to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Joined DGB in 2025 to assist Jane Dystel. Not currently accepting queries.
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