Top Women In Publishing
Jane Friedman
I share links on writing, publishing & new media. Currently UC prof but headed to @VQR as online editor. Former publisher of @WritersDigest. Bourbon lover.152,796 followers | Follow
Team FridayReads
The #FridayReads hashtag encourages readers everywhere to share books. Weekly giveaways are paid #promos. For more info, check out FridayReads.com.146,074 followers | Follow
Colleen Lindsay
Professional nerd. Cat herder. Sartorial tragedy. Queer human. Reader. Slave to storytelling. CM at Penguin's @Book_Country. Stop by BEA booth #3747 to say hi!71,115 followers | Follow
Lucy Izon / Canada
Travel Writer - In search of what makes Canada Cool. Join me at CanadaCool.com. App game now available in iTunes! Trivia style, play with friends & family!47,862 followers | Follow
Cindy Ratzlaff ★
Forbes 25 Women Entrepreneurs Must Follow, Business Insider columnist, Digital Brand Marketing, Author, Speaker. http://cindyratzlaff.com/10twittertips/34,897 followers | Follow
Rachelle Gardner
I'm a literary agent. I love books, I love writers, I love publishers. I'm also a real person, as evidenced by my tweets about my dog. And Nutella.25,459 followers | Follow
Carolyn Kellogg
LA Times staff writer, about books, mostly. I like paper and pixels.17,299 followers | Follow
Rachel Kramer Bussel
writer, editor, cupcake blogger, coffee drinker; see also daily cupcake posts on @cupcakeblog + @gottahaveitbook (69 erotica stories!) + @bestsexwriting series13,495 followers | Follow
Rebecca M.Coleman
wannabe author,learning world politics and everything (my brain can take)13,230 followers | Follow
DeidreKnight
Literary Agent and New York Times bestselling author of romance/women's fiction.To query/pitch: http://www.knightagency.net/manuscript_submissions/12,717 followers | Follow
Angela James
Executive Editor for Carina Press. Dragging the world to the digital dark side, one reader at a time. Brilliant professional by day, mystical unicorn by night.11,782 followers | Follow
Laura Bradford
Literary Agent at Bradford Literary Agency. I made it myself.11,139 followers | Follow
Dominique Raccah
independent book publisher. entrepreneur. Sourcebooks. fascinated/inspired (maybe even possessed) by digital transformation of the book10,358 followers | Follow
Kathleen Schmidt
A bookish broad, unpredictable tweeter, mother of two, lover of sports, reader of books. I'm also CEO of KMSPR, a public relations firm.9,896 followers | Follow
Barbara Vey
Contributing Editor Publishers Weekly, Beyond Her Book, Recipient 2012 RWA Vivian Stephens Industry Award, avid reader, Brewers-Packers Fan, Amazing Race addict9,492 followers | Follow
Victoria Strauss
Adult & YA novelist (8 books), blogger, co-founder of Writer Beware, a publishing industry watchdog group. Tweeting publishing news & other items of interest.8,121 followers | Follow
Charlotte Abbott
E-publishing journalist & consultant, following readers into the future. Join me for #followreader chats connecting readers and tech innovators, Fri 4-5pm ET7,358 followers | Follow
Sonia Rumzi - Author
Writer & Desert Queen writing novels about what people do to each other. Caring For Eleanor http://soniarumzi.com/novels/caring-for-eleanor-novel6,073 followers | Follow
Susan Johnston
Freelancer for @USNewsMoney & other pubs. Copy ninja specializing in nonprofit, retail & small biz. @Ebyline editor & @BOSswappers cofounder.5,701 followers | Follow
L.J. Sellers, author
Author of the bestselling Detective Jackson mysteries & standalone thrillers: The Sex Club, The Gauntlet Assassin, The Baby Thief, and The Suicide Effect5,488 followers | Follow
Marian Schembari
Less zen, more kung-fu. Blogger extraordinaire. American in NZ. Yoga teacher-in-training. Acct Manager @ Young&Shand. Sense of humor like a 12-year-old boy.5,324 followers | Follow
Michelle Sedas
♥ Mommy & Wife ♥ Inspirational Author, @RunningMomsRock Cofounder, CPT, INFJ (sensitive soul) ✽ Lover of Smiles, Happiness, Peace ☮5,063 followers | Follow
All About Romance
All About Romance is the premiere destination of romance readers with over 7,000 reviews and countless features. Love the genre? Go no further.4,938 followers | Follow
Mary Robinette Kowal
Author of Shades of Milk and Honey. Professional puppeteer & 2011 winner of the Hugo Award for short story. Stories in Asimov's, Apex, & Cosmos.4,914 followers | Follow
Arsenal Pulp Press
Tweets from the crew at Arsenal Pulp Press. You never know who you'll get. It's a mystery!4,588 followers | Follow
Lynn Reardon
I run a nonprofit racehorse adoption ranch in Texas - and wrote a bestselling book about it (Beyond the Homestretch)4,484 followers | Follow
Lydia Dishman
Veteran biz journo. Find me @FastCompany @30SecMBA @Forbes, and others. NYC transplant to the South. Tweets are my own. Who else wants 'em?4,213 followers | Follow
Rachel Deahl
Deals columnist (and sr. news editor) for Publishers Weekly. And yes, the name's pronounced just like the column. Crazy, I know. (Opinions my own.)4,172 followers | Follow
PR By The Book, LLC.
Publicity firm offering public relations campaigns and media consulting services for: authors • publishers • businesses • products.4,014 followers | Follow
Anastasia M. Ashman
author repped by @FoundryMedia|creative entrepreneur of the global soul @globalniche|archives expat+HAREM neoculture convos|14 year expat|TEDGlobalist3,977 followers | Follow
Sarah Wilson
Communications pro working w/ agencies, execs, authors & #smallbiz. Fmr Peace Corps Volunteer, ex- Wall St. banker. Kids, horses, skiing, soccer mom. Coffee.3,843 followers | Follow
jane ciabattari
fiction writer, critic, former nbcc president [2008-2011], daily beast contributor3,740 followers | Follow
Lisette Brodey
Author of CROOKED MOON, SQUALOR, NEW MEXICO & MOLLY HACKER IS TOO PICKY! www.facebook.com/BrodeyAuthor; Member, SAG-AFTRA3,688 followers | Follow
MissAdventuring
Carla King is an adventure travel writer, author of the Motorcycle Misadventures series and the Self-Publishing Boot Camp program of how-to books and workshops.3,591 followers | Follow
Julie Wilson
Literary Voyeur: @SeenReading | Host: @49thshelf | Co-founder: @AdventBookBlog | Seen Reading: @fhbooks (print) & @harpercollinsca (ebook)3,492 followers | Follow
Suzanna Hermans
Second-generation bookseller and co-owner of @oblongbooks. Cat mama. Love it! (avatar by @lucyknisley)3,446 followers | Follow
Diana Gill
Executive editor. Runs Harper Voyager US. Needs: caffeine. Wants: plane tickets. Opinions are my own.3,420 followers | Follow
Janet Goldstein
Publishing + strategy consultant--helping people take their ideas + books to the next level. Coauthor It's Not @ Coffee; PublishingReset; Book Breakthrough NYC3,420 followers | Follow
Malle Vallik
Director Digital Publishing, Harlequin. Social media, digital content, book publishing, writer, Harlequin, Carina Press3,362 followers | Follow
Laura Strachan
literary agent representing literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. Loves books, art, theatre -- compelling stories, well told.3,326 followers | Follow
Sara Paxton
I'm a computer, disguised as a woman. A sassy socialista well known for her silver tongue. Oh & the genius behind @evansmediagroup.3,260 followers | Follow
Laura Anne Gilman
Full-time writer-of-fiction, freelance editor-of-everything, wine nerd, amateur traveler, & professional nap-taker. Rep'd by Jennifer Jackson/DMLA3,003 followers | Follow
Jacqueline Simonds
Publisher, distributor, book packager/shepherd, author (Captain Mary, Buccaneer), beagle lover and wild woman.2,842 followers | Follow
Cathryn Louis
Author of suspenseful, contemporary stories, where intrigues and relationships are certain, but survival is not.2,802 followers | Follow
Dana Newman
Tech/contracts/intellectual property lawyer, literary agent, mom, book lover, runner2,755 followers | Follow
Moriah Jovan
Author, publisher, entrepreneur, and reader. I write stories that engage the libido, the heart, and the IQ.2,710 followers | Follow
Kate Rados
I'm a digi-nerd, marketer, singer, and clueless crafter. My snark is my own and doesn't represent views of my employer.2,537 followers | Follow
Alyssa Smith
Editor, convention organizer, avid costumer. Always is planning something. Not an official feed. I tweet about my interests: cooking, video games, sewing, books2,522 followers | Follow
Cassandra A Marshall
Freelance editor, YA writer, lit agency staff, and tea drinker. And obsessed with my dog, #MolliePup. Find me at editorcassandra.com for freelance editing2,439 followers | Follow
Amy Wilkins
Assistant Manager, Digital Content & Social Media at Harlequin/Carina Press. Tweeting about ebooks, reading, romance & digital publishing, geekery and life.2,424 followers | Follow
Bari Lieberman
Senior Associate Editor, Fitness at @PreventionMag. Boot camp enthusiast/spin class lover/happiest when working out2,368 followers | Follow
erica barmash
book marketing, book blogging, book tweeting (@harperperennial). i like soda.2,348 followers | Follow
Selena Dehne
Marketing & Public Relations Manager at JIST Publishing/Freelance writer covering home décor, holidays & entertaining/Life-long hoosier2,306 followers | Follow
ForeWord Reviews
For almost 15 years, the most influential book review for independent presses. We only set our eyes on the best titles. Librarians, booksellers, agents love us!2,297 followers | Follow
Janet Boyer
Reviewer. Author Back in Time Tarot, Tarot in Reverse and Snowland Tarot. Wife. Homeschooling Mom. Mystic. Foodie. Subversive. Mental Hygienist. Headbanger.2,210 followers | Follow
Ashleigh Gardner
Technophile, Francophile, Bibliophile. Content director with @kobo.2,210 followers | Follow
Karen Kincy
I'm the author of OTHER (Flux, 2010), BLOODBORN (2011), & FOXFIRE (Oct. 8, 2012). Also, a shameless nerd and lover of snark.2,190 followers | Follow
Valerie M. Russo
Social Media Strategist @IIRUSA, Blogger, Poet, Writer, Reader, Reviewer, Dreamer, Visionary, Idealist, Radical, Member of the Human Race2,180 followers | Follow
NettieReynolds
Helping Experts, Authors and Creatives Shine Online Digital Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Author2,171 followers | Follow
Jo Brielyn
Author, contributing writer for Hatherleigh Press, freelance writer, owner of Creative Kids Ideas & Good for Your Health, singer, mom, wife & coffee addict...2,100 followers | Follow
ReadingGroupChoices
Reading Group Choices has been selecting discussible books since 1994.2,070 followers | Follow
miriamparker
Reader, writer. Also, the Marketing Director for Little, Brown's new Mystery/Suspense imprint @mulhollandbooks.2,046 followers | Follow
zoewinters
Lover of all things fang-related. Subscribe to my newsletter and get KEPT free. Send a blank email to: freekept@gmail.com2,037 followers | Follow
Robin Lenz
Managing Editor, Shelf Awareness; former ME, Publishers Weekly. (aka @shelfawareness--if I don't follow you here, I probably follow you there.)1,967 followers | Follow
Margaret Brown
What to read next? Shelf Unbound magazine features the best of small press and indie books. Free subscriptions here: www.shelfmediagroup.com.1,936 followers | Follow
Kristin BairO'Keeffe
Author of THIRSTY (Swallow Press, 2009). Repatriated China expat. Writer. Mom. Teacher. Traveler. Cultural spelunker. Keeper of WRITERHEAD.1,883 followers | Follow
Jessica K. Smith
Writer, Marketer & Founder of Living Well With Epilepsy, an online resource for individuals and organizations. http://cafepress.com/livingwellwithepilepsy/1,853 followers | Follow
Grace Bridges
Often found staring into trees in search of a tui. Mystic wordnerd. Independent friend. Urbanite hermit. Head in clouds. Beachwalker. Publisher.1,838 followers | Follow
Writers Unite
We are a group of writers who have joined together to raise money to battle cancer. Our chosen charity is the American Association for Cancer Research(aacr.org)1,769 followers | Follow
Lynn Flewelling
I'm a fantasy author, editor, copywriter, tea reviewer, knitter, Buddhist, ukulele player. Represented by Lucienne Diver of the Knight Agency1,749 followers | Follow
Vera Nazarian
Writer, Artist, Publisher. Supernatural Jane Austen Series - MANSFIELD PARK AND MUMMIES, NORTHANGER ABBEY AND ANGELS AND DRAGONS. Publisher of Norilana Books.1,724 followers | Follow
carolynpittis
Publishing transformer @HarperCollins gardener bicyclist historian instructor amplifier & wannabe quant. Tell me something interesting!1,666 followers | Follow
Nikki Reimer
Author of [sic]. Writer of poetry & criticism. Editor of @eventmags. Contributor at @VIA_reads. Cat Lady @VanCityKittyVIA.1,644 followers | Follow
Andrea Campbell
Author, e-teacher, Home & Living Examiner, monkey foster mom, forensic artist & crim. law expert, fitness lover, primatology buff, blogger & profess1,554 followers | Follow
Kathleen Rushall
There's more to life than books, you know, but not much more. Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency1,542 followers | Follow
Vicki Lame
Awesome Editor of Things for @StMartinsPress. Publicist for Honest-to-Goodness on Paper Literary Magazine @ArmchairShotgun. Whisky Drinker. Opinions Mine.1,541 followers | Follow
Sarah Burningham
Author, Founder of Little Bird Publicity, Co-founder of QNSalon, Popsicle Addict, Vespa Driver, Bike Rider, Equal Parts High and Low Brow1,539 followers | Follow
Meryl Zegarek PR
Creating chain of avid readers & writers. I share news about books, authors, publishing, events, & occassional eclectic thoughts. www.mzpr.com1,365 followers | Follow
Julie Britt
Julie Britt is a versatile editor/writer/journalist. Extensive experience: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, web. Also write fiction.1,302 followers | Follow
Megan Fitzpatrick
Our totally fun team @HachetteAudio produces fantastic audiobooks. I do Marketing & Publicity for them. I have awesome friends/family, & a pretty stellar life.1,292 followers | Follow
Jenna Glatzer
Author or ghostwriter of 20 books, including Celine Dion's authorized biography, The Pregnancy Project, and My Stolen Son. Single mom. Nerd.1,282 followers | Follow
kimberlyloc
Beauty blogger (http://www.kimberlyloc.com) and professional copywriter at @VML. Tweets mine. Like me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kimberlyloc1,267 followers | Follow
Christy Fletcher
Owner Fletcher & Co., a literary management company specializing in thought leadership, great fiction.1,266 followers | Follow
Kids Book Review
An Aussie site with a passion for promoting kids literature. Frequented by teachers, industry professionals & book lovers all over the world.1,195 followers | Follow
Faith Black
Editor at The Berkley Publishing Group (Penguin Group USA). Book lover, basketball player, gin imbiber, Anglophile, resident tall girl and amateur chef-ess1,171 followers | Follow
Marika Flatt
Owns @PRbytheBook, a publicity firm. Travel writer for multiple publications.1,158 followers | Follow
Katie McKee Clay
senior publicist for g.p. putnam's sons and amy einhorn books. opinions are my own. work hard and be nice to people.1,137 followers | Follow
Fauzia Burke
Founder & Prez of @fsbassociates, a PR firm promoting books and authors on the web. Speaker, consultant, brand advocate. Loving every minute of a busy life.1,136 followers | Follow
deborahsiegel
Author/blogger/consultant, mama b/g twins, founder Girl w/Pen, founding partner SheWrites.com, collaborateur The OpEd Project1,133 followers | Follow
Jevon Oakman Bolden
Author champion, vision carrier, and message cultivator (or in much less creative terms--editor) for @charismahouse and @passiofaith. Wife, mom, singer...1,062 followers | Follow
Kristina Holmes
Non-fiction book agent, author advocate, obsessed with nut butters. Often found curled up with a book in one hand and a spoonful of peanut butter in the other.1,045 followers | Follow
Jane von Mehren
Publisher of Trade Paperbacks at Random House Publishing Group & Random House Readers Circle; co-founder, Ladies of Lefferts book club; Mom to the awesome Lucas993 followers | Follow
Seal Press
Seal Press publishes groundbreaking books that represent the diverse voices and interests of women. Seal is a member of the Perseus Books Group.962 followers | Follow
Victoria Comella
Senior Publicist with Penguin at G.P. Putnam's Sons & Amy Einhorn Books. I read a lot. You should, too.935 followers | Follow
danatrombles
Digital publicist and marketer, Etsy-fied crafter, music snob, and sometimes dj. Seen on the internets as daisydreamsincolor and danaSkully.910 followers | Follow
Julie Zeveloff
Crossword puzzler, news junkie, coffee addict, Jeopardy lover, New Yorker. Editor of Business Insider's The Life (@BI_TheLife). (jzeveloff@businessinsider.com)865 followers | Follow
Lisa L. Owens
Children's and YA author. Freelance writer and editor. SCBWI member. EFA's FB admin/Seattle chapter coordinator.854 followers | Follow
Debbie Marrie
I acquire authors and edit books for the Charisma House book group at Charisma Media. www.charismamedia.com819 followers | Follow
Rebeca DeBoard Seitz
Publicist and writer loving entertainment from a Christian worldview757 followers | Follow
Cheryl W Krass
Eclectic and curious. Passionate about publishing! I write, publish, assist indie authors, and sell jewelry to feed my jewelry addiction. Multifaceted!752 followers | Follow
cj madigan
book designer and digital photo archivist passionately committed to preserving photos and the stories within them - also #Fringe fanatic746 followers | Follow
Clea Simon
author/cat-lover/human. Two new mysteries (Cats Can't Shoot, Grey Expectations), somehow.743 followers | Follow
Tania McCartney
Author, editor, publisher & creator of the Riley travelogue series, founder of literary site Kids Book Review; new books - Australian Story & Beijing Tai Tai728 followers | Follow
Juliet Grames
crime and litfic editor at Soho Press in NYC. food enthusiast. book and social media addict. the usual.684 followers | Follow
Lynn Spencer
Lawyer and publisher/ombudswoman at All About Romance; I stay busy. :-)682 followers | Follow
Kamy Wicoff
Founder and CEO, She Writes.com, the largest online global network for women who write.664 followers | Follow
Elain Evans
I am a food writer and a fundraiser with a big heart. You can find my recipes in Men's Health UK and my direct response campaigns at the University of BC.660 followers | Follow
gabrielle_h
Writer, Editor. Copyeditor for Pyr Books, Managing Editor at Dragon Moon Press.648 followers | Follow
Jana Faust
Booklover. Currently digital assets & IT manager at the U of Nebraska Press. I've also sold books, stocked books, cataloged books, & digitized books.578 followers | Follow
Sarah F. Gold
PW senior reviews editor loves cats, dance, chocolate, Stephen Colbert, blenko art glass474 followers | Follow
Sara Habein
writing, obsessive music pondering, book reviews, misc. thoughtery at Glorified Love Letters. Editor of Electric City Creative. Also, it's pronounced 'Ha-bine.'464 followers | Follow
cynthia nearman
writing teacher and sometimes-writer. anti-racist, education scholar/activist, hip-hop lover and general music-junkie. asst prof of ENG at Guilford College, NC.454 followers | Follow
Michelle Sullivan
Digital content producer for NatGeo Kids. Fun seeker. Mind builder. Sci-fi geek. Cartwheel enthusiast. Life learner. kids.nationalgeographic.com439 followers | Follow
Carol Hoenig
Carol Hoenig is an award-winning author of "Without Grace" and publishing consultant.427 followers | Follow
Racheal McGillivary
I write all day long. When I'm not writing, I'm reading. Essence, 4/22/12390 followers | Follow
Jamie McDonald
Guam born, Fordham educated, Manhattan working, Jersey City living, book publicist.356 followers | Follow
emibattaglia
Associate Publisher at Grand Central Publishing, mother,dog and wine enthusiast,lover of tabloid magazines,queen of popular culture341 followers | Follow
Jessica Freeman-Slad
Fledgling cookbook editor at Random House--freelance reviews on all kinds of books in the afterhours. Also @thetkreview, your tix to literary news/recaps.319 followers | Follow
Catherine M. Albano
A freelancer who experiences occasional bouts of cleverness and inspiration, I edit, proofread, and write--not necessarily in that order.308 followers | Follow
SelfPubBootCamp
Carla King, aka @MissAdventuring provides educational programs on self-publishing as books and workshops, as conference organizers, panels, etc.306 followers | Follow
Cara St.Hilaire
Publisher of photography, filmmaking, theatre, gaming, web, animation, audio and more at Focal Press.Momma of 3 cats.Garden maniac.303 followers | Follow
Pam McClanahan
Publisher, MHS Press & Borealis Books / In life and work: listening, learning to see, finding a voice303 followers | Follow
Jill Tomich
Entrepreneur. Co-Founder, @eBookPie @slicebooks. Love books, passionate about technology, and crazy about travel. http://slicebooks.com289 followers | Follow
Patty Chang Anker
Good Housekeeping Mag Blogger We Love, Circle of Moms Top 25 Funny Mom, yoga teacher, pr pro. Facing fears, aging gracefully at Facing Forty Upside Down.271 followers | Follow
Dior Vargas
eBook Production Asst Manager at Random House by day, Feminist activist by night, Proud Latina Smithie, too!267 followers | Follow
donna harris
Girl about intown. Donna owns an auteur web media, Intownmix.com, and reaches over 200,000 friends weekly via email.244 followers | Follow
Toni Sciarra Poynter
Editor, writer, book publishing pro. I help people prepare to publish. Coauthor, Louder Than Words (nonverbal communication). Dancing fool. Endlessly curious.244 followers | Follow
Dianna Dilworth
Writer, Editor, Filmmaker. eBooks, Mellotrons, design, digital marketing. http://www.mellotronmovie.com231 followers | Follow
Liza Cassity
Book publicist. Dance enthusiast. Halloween professional. Lover of bacon.231 followers | Follow
Heather Michon
New media professional, essayist and blogger. Knows a little something about a lot of things.211 followers | Follow
Carol Hinz
Editorial Director of Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group. Also knitter, baker, ballerina. And construction worker.193 followers | Follow
Anne Kostick
Lifetime member of the Spontaneity Club. Interested in UX, UI, ID, MTA, choral music, trees, books, qi gong, system concepts and concept systems.179 followers | Follow
Amanda Walker
Book publicist at Dutton, imprint of Penguin. Runner. Dessert and desert junkie. Opinions are my own.172 followers | Follow
Cindy Ratzlaff
I tweet EXCLUSIVELY from @BrandYou but wanted you to be able to find me. Please join me @BrandYou.157 followers | Follow
Molly Smith
Member CHA, creative designer, author & instructor. Prefer handmade to machine made. Self-proclaimed paper addict :) I love my family!152 followers | Follow
Josie Leavitt
Bookstore owner, stand up comic, student of Chinese and loving Spring.149 followers | Follow
Rebecca Campbell
I'm the Managing Editor at Interweave, an art/craft media company (books, mags, videos, apps, TV). I love the written word, color, and everything handmade.120 followers | Follow
Family Legends
Family Legends is an online collection of family stories, myths and lore edited by me, Sarah Maitland, and (sometimes) researched by my mom.111 followers | Follow
Marianne G. Petrino
Author of Coffee with Thunderbolts and Full Tank & No Damage (available from www.lulu.com), and Thundercat epic Thunderan Weavings (thunderanweavings.net).96 followers | Follow
connieshaw
Book publisher and lifelong inquirer into truth. Follow me at sentient_pub.43 followers | Follow
Toby Louisa Ernst
41 followers | Follow
Bella Starkey
27 followers | Follow
Caroline Jordan
6 followers | Follow
Heather Baldwin
4 followers | Follow
MarilynAllen
3 followers | Follow
Curated by Cindy Ratzlaff ★
Submitted by Norilana
Top Women in Publishing
