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Stephen Fry

British Actor, Writer, Lord of Dance, Prince of Swimwear & Blogger
4,347,736 followers |

Neil Gaiman

will eventually grow up and get a real job. Until then, will keep making things up and writing them down.
1,719,797 followers |

Steven Johnson

Writer. (7 books, most recently Where Good Ideas Come From.) Web site creator (3 companies, most recently outside.in.) Dad (three boys.)
1,438,794 followers |

Nicholas Kristof

New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, co-author @Half the Sky, http://www.facebook.com/kristof
1,258,030 followers |

John Green

I write books, including Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars. (Books are like tweets, except longer.) I also make videos with my brother.
1,201,092 followers |

Warren Ellis

English Writer. Not Australian Musician. Lives in your brain. Next novel, GUN MACHINE, due Jan 2013 from Mulholland Books.
441,498 followers |

Chuck Palahniuk

Run by Dennis Widmyer (@dwidmyer), webmaster of the official site @ chuckpalahniuk.net. Until Chuck decides to try this himself, I’ll do my best in his place.
414,628 followers |

Bret Easton Ellis

Writer
285,313 followers |

Claude Bouchard

The next best-selling thriller novelist! Author of Vigilante, The Consultant, Mind Games, The Homeless Killer, 6 Hours 42 Minutes, Discreet Activities & ASYLUM.
263,248 followers |

Robin Sloan

Writer × media inventor. First novel coming in October from @FSG_Books. Mostly tweets about books, writing, media, technology & things seen on city streets.
261,692 followers |

Nicholas Sparks

www.nicholassparks.com
253,839 followers |

Cory Doctorow

Writer, blogger, activist. If you want a reply, use email. Blog suggestions here: http://boingboing.net/submit/
236,867 followers |

Susan Orlean

Writer, writer, writer. Oh, I also write.
220,714 followers |

Arjun Basu

Author, writer, editor, Shorty Award winner (though I'm not that short), foodie, husband, dad. Creating Twisters, 140-character short stories.
148,004 followers |

Maud Newton

Writer, critic, editor, neurotic.
142,835 followers |

Joe Hill

Author of HORNS, HEART-SHAPED BOX, 20th CENTURY GHOSTS, and an ongoing comic book, LOCKE & KEY.
141,962 followers |

Caitlin Kittredge

I write books and rock out.
121,350 followers |

Rick Riordan

Author of the Percy Jackson series, Kane Chronicles & Heroes of Olympus. Questions? Most likely they are answered on my FAQ page: http://bit.ly/9ZDQBE
57,462 followers |

Derek Haines

Author, storyteller, Aussie and Swiss. 'He was a dreamer, a thinker, a speculative philosopher... or, as his wife would have it, an idiot.' Douglas Adams.
34,770 followers |

Maura C.

I Believe everyone's a Rockstar, in a Life without Limits, the Unseen Divine & Insane amounts of Optimism. Writer.That’s who I am.
29,194 followers |

Rick Chesler

Thriller novel writer http://RickChesler.com kiDNApped and WIRED KINGDOM out now. SOLAR ISLAND coming 2012
28,874 followers |

Harlan Coben

STAY CLOSE is latest book. Details at HarlanCoben.com. I came up with that website name on my own. I'll wait for the applause to die down.
27,450 followers |

Laurence O'Bryan

Award winning crime writer. The Istanbul Puzzle, from Harper Collins. The 1st chart topper in a new series. Reviews here:
27,250 followers |

Milo Moon

This is my guerilla Twitter campaign to get my author @Derek_Haines to write a sequel to my famous book – Milo Moon!
27,180 followers |

Alyssa Carlough

I'm a creative writer looking for others interested in writing and publishing.
16,594 followers |

Richard Jay Parker

Amazon bestseller STOP ME by Richard Jay Parker shortlisted for CWA Dagger Award. Click web link for chilling website. Paperback and ebook editions available.
12,685 followers |

Dean Koontz

I write books.
11,440 followers |

Diane Duane

30+ years in print, 50+ novels, assorted TV/movies, NYT Bestseller List a few times, blah blah blah. Also: #YoungWizards 1983-2010 and beyond. :)
10,572 followers |

Lisa McMann

NYT bestselling author. I like books, avocados, ninjas, architecture...junk like that. The Unwanteds: Island of Silence comes out Sept 4!
9,599 followers |

Mr Bearly

Mr Bearly is a self-published author who also wants to share ideas with others at http://www.bearlybooks.com
9,154 followers |

David Weedmark

Acclaimed poet & novelist with a penchant for dark roast coffee; passionately curious. Latest book: The Tanglewood Murders now in stores near you.
8,786 followers |

Gaston Delesdandroux

Well-known author and journalist, network marketing pro, avid traveler, living in Louisiana and planning our next trip!.
8,270 followers |

Michael Scott Author

Michael Scott is the author of The New York Times bestselling series, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel. Vol 6, The Enchantress, out on May 22nd.
8,265 followers |

Khaled Hosseini

Writer, Biologist and Doctor.
7,808 followers |

Ziggy Kinsella

Horror fiction writer, part-time axe murderer and publisher of the Feckless Goblin. Has been known to eat brains. Publishers beware...I eats thems as well...
7,674 followers |

Michael_Palmer

New York Times Bestselling Author. My 17th medical thriller Oath of Office is now available: http://bit.ly/v45Yn1
7,548 followers |

JT Ellison

Omniscient Narrator. Award-Winning Author. Book Fanatic. Zen Golfer. Amateur Oenophile. Travel Junkie. Classical Lover. Comma Sutra.
6,877 followers |

Carrie Bailey

Editor & Writer on hiatus. Coffee Addict. Conversationalist. Oregonian.
5,362 followers |

justin cronin

Author of long books in which many people die. Child mind reader with eyes in back of head. Pant and shirt wearer. Subjunctive user. Pumpkin despiser.
5,290 followers |

David Baldacci

International #1 bestselling writer with millions of books in print, translated in over 45 languages and sold in more than 80 countries.
5,216 followers |

Emily St. J. Mandel

Three novels: The Lola Quartet (2012), The Singer's Gun (2010), and Last Night in Montreal (2009). Staff writer at The Millions.
4,976 followers |

Anna Lefler

Writer, humorist, standup comic, AAA member. Author of THE CHICKTIONARY: FROM A-LINE TO Z-SNAP, THE WORDS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW (Adams Media) - in stores now.
4,776 followers |

Brandon Ford

Horror author of the novels CRYSTAL BAY, SPLATTERED BEAUTY, and PAY PHONE. New short story collection, DECAYED ETCHINGS, is now available!
3,849 followers |

Leanna Renee Hieber

Award winning, bestselling author of Gothic Victorian paranormal fantasy for adults & teens. Occasional actress. Devotee of ghost stories, corsets & Goth clubs.
3,659 followers |

William Arsenis

Novelist, pianist, pilot.
3,600 followers |

Author Provocateur

SF author. One of my novels, SECRET LIVES OF HUSBANDS AND WIVES, will soon be a dramatic series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer TV.
3,437 followers |

Leah Cypess

Writer of MISTWOOD & NIGHTSPELL, two YA fantasy novels available now from Greenwillow / HarperCollins. www.leahcypess.com.
3,425 followers |

Kody Keplinger

Author of THE DUFF ('10), SHUT OUT ('11), and A MIDSUMMER'S NIGHTMARE (June '12). I also write for @poptimal. Repped by @JoSVolpe.
3,021 followers |

Vicki Hinze

Author. 29 books. Hundreds of articles. Book Lover. Dreamer. Wife, Mom, Gran to Angels and Patriots fan. www.vickihinze.com FB vicki.hinze.author
2,692 followers |

gary ponzo

Award-winning novelist and short story writer. Twice nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Author of the Nick Bracco series of thrillers. Runs a very popular blog.
2,687 followers |

Adrienne Kress

Author/actor striving for sensational wonderfulness. Books: ALEX & THE IRONIC GENTLEMAN, TIMOTHY & THE DRAGON'S GATE. Debut YA: THE FRIDAY SOCIETY Penguin, 2012
2,587 followers |

Gregg Hurwitz

My latest thriller is YOU'RE NEXT. I also write comics and scripts, and was recently chosen to write BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT for DC Comics. It beats working.
2,564 followers |

Seth Harwood

novelist: author of Jack Palms, Jess Harding and Junius Ponds novels. likes characters that start w J. from: Boston. now lives: San Francisco.
2,499 followers |

David Hewson

Writer. The Costa series in Rome. Macbeth with AJ Hartley and Alan Cumming. Now the novels of The Killing in Copenhagen
2,454 followers |

JC Rosen

Romantic suspense novels, coffee and sci fi, the cornerstones of my writing life. Many genres of #FridayFlash posted on the blog. More coffee!
2,436 followers |

Sharon C Pennington

Native Texan. Lover of life, books, Wayne and grandkids. Author of the Hoodoo Money romantic suspense series; WIPS: Reparation and The Churchyard Watcher.
2,403 followers |

CJ Lyons

Pediatric ER doc turned New York Times bestselling novelist. Passions: dark chocolate, saving the world, writing Thrillers with Heart.
2,325 followers |

Kelli Stanley

Crime fiction writer, noirhead, fedora-lover. Author of the Miranda Corbie series (City of Dragons) and Roman noir (The Curse-Maker) from Minotaur.
2,244 followers |

Gale Laure, Author

Screenwrter & International bestselling author of EVOLUTION OF A SAD WOMAN & the coming soon THE BUNKHOUSE(2012-13).
2,166 followers |

David Eric Tomlinson

Writer. Words & stuff.
1,839 followers |

C. Lee McKenzie

Young Adult author of The Princess of Las Pulgas and Sliding on the Edge.
1,803 followers |

Deborah Riley-Magnus

The Author Success Coach, Author Finding Author Success and of the twice-baked vampire urban fantasy series, Cold in California and Monkey Jump
1,617 followers |

Heidi Norrod

Writer for screen&novel, art, actor(theater&TV), outdoorsy type and critical of absolutely everything.
1,483 followers |

Backspace

writers helping writers
1,483 followers |

Charles Yu

Freelance protagonist
1,446 followers |

MeganKelleyHall

Co-editor of HarperCollins' anthology on bullying: Dear Bully (Fall 2011). Author of YA suspense novels Sisters of Misery and The Lost Sister
1,444 followers |

Alan Tucker

Writer, Graphic Designer, Dad, Soccer Coach — not necessarily in that order.
1,444 followers |

Amy Saunders

Author of romantic, action-packed mystery books The Jester's Apprentice and Dead Locked, and short story Bast & Immie.
1,399 followers |

Angela F Parkhurst

YA writer, Singer & Actor. Wife to lead guitarist of @particleblue. Lover of God, theatre, caffeine, pink(color), Sister Hazel, Disney & Doxins.
1,359 followers |

Kelly Barnhill

Writer, mama, one-man-band. A good cook; a terrible gardener. Author of THE MOSTLY TRUE STORY OF JACK (Little, Brown, 2011), and IRON HEARTED VIOLET (2012).
1,288 followers |

Nelson Demille

1,283 followers |

Pat Brown

Award winning author of the L.A. Heat series, Geography of Murder and Memory of Darkness, with some erotic romance thrown in for spice.
1,148 followers |

JeffStrand

Author of PRESSURE, GRAVEROBBERS WANTED (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY) and a bunch of other stuff.
1,135 followers |

roniekendig

I'm a wife, a mom, dog owner, elephant lover, Audrey Hepburn fan, and author of Rapid-Fire Fiction.
1,133 followers |

Cassandra Jade

Fantasy writer and blogger, dreaming of tomorrow. Author of Death's Daughter - available from Lyrical Press.
1,087 followers |

Jerry Schwartz

Author, songwriter, one-man band working on my second novel. I'm also @TheJerrys.
974 followers |

Bailey

I'm a caffeine junkie, a writer and editor, a word nerd and an outspoken atheist. I work with SPARK, Line Zero, and Midwestern Gothic. All opinions are mine.
968 followers |

Grant McKenzie

Thriller writer of SWITCH & No Cry For Help, called: Fast, thrilling, gripping, scary; Harlan Coben on Speed; Terrific! — Lee Child. UK, Germany & Canada
947 followers |

heather graham

941 followers |

Andrew Grant

832 followers |

Gayle Lynds

New York Times bestselling author of spy novels, wife, mom, nature lover, and perennially suspicious person.
788 followers |

Scott Turow

Attorney and author of 8 best selling novels including Presumed Innocent. Considered by many as the Father of the Modern Legal Thriller.
761 followers |

Nate Kenyon

Kills people for a living. Sometimes with giant bugs.
718 followers |

Gerard Brennan

Husband, father, writer, devilishly handsome and Irish. Author of THE POINT published by @PulpPress and WEE ROCKETS published by @BlastedHeathens
709 followers |

Lynda Forman

I write. A heck of a lot. Ghostwriter by day, workaholic by night, and yes, I'd like another cup of coffee.
656 followers |

Karen Dionne

Co-founder, Backspace (www.bksp.org); author BOILING POINT (December 28,2010, Berkley)
645 followers |

evanmarshall

Literary agent, mystery novel author and developer of the Marshall Plan Novel Writing Software to help you write a better novel faster.
598 followers |

Jaime Rush

Sexy, paranormal, hunted by dark forces. No, not me! My Offspring peeps (series, Avon Books). And cheap thrills! -rom suspense e-books. AKA Tina Wainscott.
586 followers |

Erin Healy

author editor reader
561 followers |

ChristinaLenaCaroki

Writer, Artist, born in Athens. Lived in NY, Hamburg, Vienna, Athens, Lima and Phoenix.
532 followers |

Wendy Corsi Staub

New York Times Bestselling Suspense Author. NIGHTWATCHER (8/28) & SLEEPWALKER (9/28) now available for pre-order at Amazon, Nook, iTunes, etc.
517 followers |

Boyd Morrison

Bestselling Seattle author of The Noah's Ark Quest/The Ark, The Tsunami Countdown/Rogue Wave, The Midas Code/The Vault, and The Catalyst.
517 followers |

Debra Webb

Author of romantic suspense, thrillers, mystery and sassy romance.
502 followers |

Rick Robinson

author of award winning political thrillers
485 followers |

Tom Schuett

Minneapolis. Writer. Check out my work at www.tomschuett.com
464 followers |

James Phelan

Novelist, repped by UTA, Writers House, and Curtis Brown. Read me.
430 followers |

Rebecca Wilson

Norse Fantasy Writer, Lover of all things Vikingy. Follow my developing norse fantasy novel 'Soul Chaser' at my blog. Warning Viking Madness is contagious!
368 followers |

Richard Sotnick

Author of The Coburg Conspiracy, a European History Book. How did 1 family take over 19th Century Europe? Read & find out.
342 followers |

Hilary Thayer Hamann

Author, Anthropology of an American Girl, published by Spiegel & Grau, a division of Random House. Working on new novel.
333 followers |

Brett King

During an endless tour of my imagination, I became a thriller writer. At times, I'm also a psychologist. Author of THE RADIX and THE FALSE DOOR (November 2011).
302 followers |

Graham Brown

Author of BLACK RAIN and BLACK SUN - centered on the Mayan 2012 Apocalypse. Co-Author on the NUMA files with Clive Cussler: DEVIL'S GATE hits bookstores NOV 14.
273 followers |

rebecca ross

freelancer, fiction writer, playwright, comedy, lover of dogs,says what nobody else will. of course, it must be the coffee.
249 followers |

NariGoebel/buffy1996

I am a writer who has just published my first science fantasy book. http://www.amazon.com/Madur-Kingdom-Earthenw%20orld/dp/141968809X/ FREE www.scribd.com
176 followers |

Simon Tolkien

38 followers |

Reece Hirsch

6 followers |

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