Authors

Steven Johnson

Writer. (7 books, most recently Where Good Ideas Come From.) Web site creator (3 companies, most recently outside.in.) Dad (three boys.)
1,438,951 followers |

Shashi Tharoor

Member of Parliament (LokSabha),Thiruvananthapuram. Author of 12books.Former Under-SecretaryGeneral,United Nations.Former Minister. RTs do not imply endorsement
1,363,310 followers |

Nicholas Kristof

New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, co-author @Half the Sky, http://www.facebook.com/kristof
1,260,366 followers |

J.K. Rowling

Author
1,204,450 followers |

Warren Ellis

English Writer. Not Australian Musician. Lives in your brain. Next novel, GUN MACHINE, due Jan 2013 from Mulholland Books.
441,759 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.
415,615 followers |

Margaret E. Atwood

author
324,429 followers |

Bret Easton Ellis

Writer
287,321 followers |

Patricia Cornwell

The official Twitter page of international best-selling author, Patricia Cornwell, creator of Dr. Kay Scarpetta.
246,164 followers |

Susan Orlean

Writer, writer, writer. Oh, I also write.
221,424 followers |

sarahdessen

Author. Mother. Worrier. What Happened to Goodbye is now in stores!
185,866 followers |

Alfred A. Knopf

Dedicated to publishing distinguished fiction and nonfiction
158,913 followers |

Arjun Basu

Author, writer, editor, Shorty Award winner (though I'm not that short), foodie, husband, dad. Creating Twisters, 140-character short stories.
148,282 followers |

Joe Hill

Author of HORNS, HEART-SHAPED BOX, 20th CENTURY GHOSTS, and an ongoing comic book, LOCKE & KEY.
142,378 followers |

Caitlin Kittredge

I write books and rock out.
121,647 followers |

Nathan Bransford

Author of the 'Jacob Wonderbar' novels and Social Media Manager at @CNET.
99,914 followers |

Judy Blume

Are You There, Twitter? It's Me, Judy
64,329 followers |

Cassandra Clare

Author of the Mortal Instruments&Infernal Devices—please check FAQ http://bit.ly/bSJaWG for info like release dates! Background image by martange.
63,717 followers |

tom upton

Author of the young adult novel Just Plain Weird and the Freaky Jules e-book series. Always looking for the bright side-- even when there isn't any.
61,315 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
58,471 followers |

maureenjohnson

There's a fine line between good eye contact and the piercing stare of a psychopath. Maureen is on the wrong side of it. - a fan
55,318 followers |

Jodi Picoult

author/mom/Wonder Woman
48,753 followers |

Jennifer Weiner

#1 New York Times bestselling novelist. Bachelor/ette devotee and live-tweeter. New novel, THE NEXT BEST THING, out 7/3.
45,306 followers |

Richelle Mead

Novelist. Redhead. Scorpio. I write about vampires and succubi so that you don't have to.
44,492 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.
34,867 followers |

Wider Screenings

Film Reviewing & Digital Publishing
29,737 followers |

Becca Fitzpatrick

I write books! I read them too!
29,102 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.
27,592 followers |

lauren kate

justifying the ways of angels
24,589 followers |

Scott Westerfeld

I write novels for money and fame.
24,499 followers |

Kelley Armstrong

Author of The Otherworld, Darkest Powers, Nadia Stafford... Got a question? Pls email. I lose them in the Twitter mention stream, then feel terribly rude.
20,198 followers |

Janet Evanovich

Author of the Stephanie Plum series, the Barnaby & Hooker series and the Unmentionable series.
19,733 followers |

Jeremy Robinson

Author of eleven novels in nine languages, including the Jack Sigler series, the Antarktos Saga and more. E-book revolutionary (most books $2.99). Godzilla fan.
17,829 followers |

Ellen Hopkins

I'm an author and poet.
16,824 followers |

Melissa de la Cruz

Author of many series: Blue Bloods, Witches of East End & (upcoming) Frozen: Bk 1 in The Other Land Chronicles. Wife, mother, shopper!
13,555 followers |

Lauren Oliver

YA writer, coffee addict, and shoe fetishist. Enjoys reading, dancing, dinners with friends, staying out too late, and even long walks on the beach.
13,248 followers |

Joseph Finder

NYT bestselling thriller writer, Dad, Red Sox fan
12,947 followers |

Dean Koontz

I write books.
11,514 followers |

Stephanie Perkins

Hi, there! I'm Steph, and I wrote ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS, LOLA AND THE BOY NEXT DOOR, and the upcoming ISLA AND THE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. I think you're cute.
11,294 followers |

Kiersten White

Hi! I'm a New York Times bestselling YA author. I also give the most awkward hugs in the world. You should probably opt for one of my books over one of my hugs.
11,009 followers |

Ally Condie

Author of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel MATCHED, its sequel CROSSED, and REACHED (the final book in the trilogy, due Nov. 2012).
11,000 followers |

Kami Garcia

NYT & International Bestselling Co-Author of the Beautiful Creatures Novels. BEAUTIFUL CREATURES MOVIE 2/13/13. Author of UNBREAKABLE: The Legion Book 1 (2013).
10,777 followers |

Vanessa Morgan

I'm a novelist and screenwriter. My latest thriller DROWNED SORROW has been called the ‘scariest story of the year’.
10,572 followers |

Julie Kagawa

YA author of THE IRON FEY series and the upcoming BLOOD OF EDEN. Lover of anime, sushi, video games, and books.
10,063 followers |

Carrie Ryan

I write about zombies. And love. But not zombie love. My books: THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH trilogy, FORETOLD (Aug '12) & DIVIDE AND CONQUER (Nov '12)
9,782 followers |

Cynthia LeitichSmith

NYT bestselling YA author of the TANTALIZE series & kidlit like HOLLER LOUDLY. Cynsations blog. Agented by @CurtisBrownLtd. Adore cats, comics & cocoa.
9,219 followers |

Mark Jacobs

Mark Paul Jacobs lives in lovely Dauphin, Pa. You can find his writings on SMASHWORDS. As you can see, he once had a cute puppy and he also likes Salvador Dali.
8,866 followers |

Rachel Vincent

I write books. I read books. I bake. I watch movies. I don't wear pink. (Please note the K in my @ name.)
8,843 followers |

Sarah Rees Brennan

Author of The Demon's Lexicon trilogy. Likes: reading, drinks with fruit in them, demons, vampires, humans, unicorns, zombie boyfriends. Dislikes: seaweed.
8,143 followers |

Aprilynne Pike

I am the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the YA series WINGS! Come see what I'm doing!
7,896 followers |

jamesdashner

Author of The Maze Runner trilogy and The 13th Reality series
7,860 followers |

E. Lockhart

I write books for teenagers. Boys, girls, hormones, angst. Secret societies and musical theater. I also write for younger kids as Emily Jenkins.
7,801 followers |

DaisyWhitney

I write for MediaPost, Beet.TV, Cynopsis. My novels: THE MOCKINGBIRDS, THE RIVALS, & WHEN YOU WERE HERE in '13 (Little Brown). STARRY NIGHTS in '13 (Bloomsbury)
7,602 followers |

Michael_Palmer

New York Times Bestselling Author. My 17th medical thriller Oath of Office is now available: http://bit.ly/v45Yn1
7,544 followers |

Andrea Cremer

New York Times and international bestselling author of NIGHTSHADE and WOLFSBANE, historian, dreamer in the wild
7,493 followers |

Jeri Smith-Ready

Twitter-holic writing novels for teens & adults--SHINE is out May 1! Created @keeley_logan & @moore_zachary. Obnoxiously rabid fan of #Community & @FRabbits.
7,317 followers |

heatherbrewer

I write books for teens. With blood in them. The books, not the teens....okay, the teens too.
6,885 followers |

Sara Zarr

writer. person.
6,870 followers |

Lauren DeStefano

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Chemical Garden Trilogy, repped by superhuman @bpoelle. I put books on my cats.
6,705 followers |

Sarah Ockler

Author of TWENTY BOY SUMMER, FIXING DELILAH, and BITTERSWEET. Cupcake eater. Coffee drinker. Tree hugger. Night person.
6,655 followers |

Sophie Jordan

Wife/Mother, NYTimes & International bestelling author of Firelight YA series and smexy romances. My life=writing marathon. Loves lattes and cream cheese.
6,473 followers |

Bree Despain

YA author of the DARK DIVINE trilogy. Addicted to chocolate. Loves shoes. Will write for cinnamon bears. 3rd most crazy since 2009.
6,187 followers |

Kimberly Derting

I write the BODY FINDER series and THE PLEDGE trilogy. I laugh at my own jokes. I'm not very fancy.
5,995 followers |

LadyHawkins

Mama, Wife, Daughter, Friend, NYT Bestselling Author, Rachel wears many hats. Most of them are pink.
5,641 followers |

Shannon Hale

Author of a few novels and mother of a few kids. Latest release: MIDNIGHT IN AUSTENLAND. Upcoming: PRINCESS ACADEMY: PALACE OF STONE (Aug '12)
5,469 followers |

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

YA author. Newly minted PhD. Pop culture junkie.
5,274 followers |

Robin Wasserman

I write books. I eat cupcakes. I'm waiting for the latter to be a viable profession.
5,237 followers |

Elana Johnson

My work includes POSSESSION, REGRET, and INSIDER INFORMATION. SURRENDER comes out June 5, 2012. I like bacon, blogging, reading, and reality TV.
4,949 followers |

Kaylin McFarren

Mainstream Fiction & Romantic Suspense
4,794 followers |

Cynthia Hand

NYT bestselling author of UNEARTHLY and the sequel, HALLOWED, with HarperTeen. Wife. Mom. Knitter. That girl who tries to read and walk at the same time.
4,610 followers |

Douglas Dorow

Indie Thriller / Suspense writer
4,520 followers |

MichaelPBurke

Children's Author/Illustrator/Artist/ Stay in the loop - Children's books/vlogs/painting tutorials
4,508 followers |

Karen Mahoney

Author of THE IRON WITCH Trilogy and FALLING TO ASH (Sept 2012). I want to be Wonder Woman when I grow up.
4,505 followers |

Saundra Mitchell

Author of Shadowed Summer, The Vespertine & The Springsweet. Unrepentant soup tweeter.
4,425 followers |

Tera Lynn Childs

I write books about monsters, mermaids, and mythology (sometimes all at once). JUST FOR FINS (7/3/12) SWEET SHADOWS (9/4/12)
4,216 followers |

Elizabeth Eulberg

Author (THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB, PROM & PREJUDICE and TAKE A BOW). Music Lover. Proud Cheesehead. Horrible Bowler. Karaoke Enthusiast.
4,129 followers |

Sarah Mlynowski

Author of MILKRUN, GIMME A CALL, TEN THINGS WE DID (AND PROBABLY SHOULDN'T HAVE) and the Magic in Manhattan and Whatever After series.
3,941 followers |

Courtney A Moulton

I write the ANGELFIRE series for Katherine Tegen Books/HarperCollins. WINGS OF THE WICKED is out 1/31/2012. I talk about my horse and the precious a lot.
3,895 followers |

Jennifer Armentrout

Writeaholic Author of The COVENANT & LUX SERIES. Upcoming DON'T LOOK BACK (Disney/Hyperion Fall 2013) Rep'd by Kevan Lyon. I love coffee & kissing.
3,818 followers |

Lindsey Leavitt

Las Vegas girl & author of the PRINCESS FOR HIRE series, SEAN GRISWOLD'S HEAD, & GOING VINTAGE (upcoming). Read them. I dare you. Now.
3,799 followers |

Lisa Desrochers

YA author of PERSONAL DEMONS and ORIGINAL SIN. (Tor Teen/ Macmillan) LAST RITE coming 5/8/12! Lover of Starbursts and my omnipotent uberagent, @sztownsend81.
3,792 followers |

Aimée Carter

YA writer. TV junkie. Gryffindor. Repped by the magical Rosemary Stimola. THE GODDESS TEST and GODDESS INTERRUPTED out now! THE GODDESS LEGACY follows July 31.
3,742 followers |

Jennifer Echols

I write adult & YA romance for Simon & Schuster. In stores now: THE ONE THAT I WANT. Next: SUCH A RUSH on July 10. Adult romance coming in March!
3,706 followers |

Brenna Yovanoff

I'm a YA author. My contemporary fantasy THE REPLACEMENT is published by Penguin Group, and is out now in the US.
3,655 followers |

Leah Cypess

Writer of MISTWOOD & NIGHTSPELL, two YA fantasy novels available now from Greenwillow / HarperCollins. www.leahcypess.com.
3,439 followers |

Karsten Knight

Author of the YA Polynesian volcano goddess memoir WILDEFIRE (Simon & Schuster). The fiery saga continues with EMBERS & ECHOES (Summer ‘12) and AFTERGLOW (2013)
3,178 followers |

Patti Larsen

I write/eat/sleep/dream YA: The Ghost Boy of MacKenzie House (Acorn Press, 2012), The Hunted series, Family Magic and many, many more.
3,172 followers |

Mark Young

Mystery, thriller and suspense novelist. Striving to create memorable fiction one character at a time. #writer #novelist #mystery #fiction #suspense #thriller
3,064 followers |

Holly Cupala

YA author of TELL ME A SECRET + DON'T BREATHE A WORD (3 January 2012) http://www.dontbreatheaword.com
3,024 followers |

Carrie Harris

My YA zombie book BAD TASTE IN BOYS is in stores NOW! The sequel, BAD HAIR DAY, will pub in Nov 2012. Freaking awesome!
2,876 followers |

Mindi Scott

Author of LIVE THROUGH THIS (Simon Pulse 10/02/2012) and FREEFALL (Pulse 2010). Represented by Jim McCarthy at Dystel & Goderich.
2,850 followers |

gwen hayes

Author of FALLING UNDER from NAL/Penguin. Oh, and I'm unapologetically romantic.
2,819 followers |

S J Watson

Wrote a book. It did ok, so I'm writing another. Views are not my own, but those of the little man who lives in my head and tells me to do things.
2,748 followers |

Shannon Delany

Writing brilliant girls & dangerous boys in paranormal places! Author of the 13 to Life series by St. Martin's Press.
2,731 followers |

Ednah Walters

I write YA fantasy about fallen angels, demons and guardians...adult romance with sassy heroines (the Fitzgeralds)http://ednahwalters.blogspot.com/
2,686 followers |

Lynn Farris

Freelance writer and voracious reader, who writes a column on mystery books.
2,507 followers |

Farhana Dhalla

Author of THANK YOU FOR LEAVING ME, Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Enlightened Divorce Life Coach
2,358 followers |

Kiki Hamilton

I am an author and music lover. My YA novel, THE FAERIE RING, is available now! Book 2, THE TORN WING, releases October 2nd!
2,354 followers |

Jessica Park

Author of the best-selling novel FLAT-OUT LOVE, recently addicted to salted caramel lattes. Send help. (Or beverages.) Enhanced edition app coming spring 2012!
2,336 followers |

J.D. Rhoades

Author of e-books and traditionally published novels. My latest novel is MONSTER: NIGHTRIDER'S VENGEANCE published under the pen name J.D. Nixx.
2,295 followers |

JM Kelley

Writer of Contemporary Romance and Women's Fiction, with Lazy Day Publishing and newly signed with Turquoise Morning Press!
2,279 followers |

Ann Brashares

2,092 followers |

Charlie Courtland

Author/Book Reviewer, OCD Goddess, Paranormal Enthusiast, Character Killer and Nevada Football Fan
1,998 followers |

Mari Mancusi

Author of teen novels including The Blood Coven Vampire series for Penguin... Mother of dragons.
1,831 followers |

Maryrose_Wood

I write books for kids & teens.
1,797 followers |

Judith Leger

Romance Author
1,757 followers |

Sarah Rettger

Writer/editor at American Booksellers Association
1,744 followers |

Megan

Writer, reader, blogger, crafter and book queen who knows there's no such thing as too much pink.
1,727 followers |

Kate Jacobs

Kate Jacobs is the New York Times-bestselling author of Knit the Season, Comfort Food, Knit Two, and New York Times #1 bestseller The Friday Night Knitting Club
1,671 followers |

Alan Heathcock

Award-winning author of VOLT.
1,522 followers |

Rob Gregory Browne

ITW Thriller Award nominated novelist. Author of TRIAL JUNKIES, KISS HER GOODBYE, DOWN AMONG THE DEAD MEN and THE PARADISE PROPHECY, among others...
1,522 followers |

Felicity Heaton

I write passionate paranormal romance books with dark deadly vampires, sexy werewolves, sinful angels & hot demons. Heart-stopping, intense & action packed!
1,492 followers |

Lani Woodland

I write & read YA books. My first two booksIntrinsical and it's sequel Indelible are both out now.
1,492 followers |

Denise Covey

Published short story, travel writer and novelist.Founder of RomanticFridayWriters,a flash fiction romance blog.Visit here: romanticfridaywriters.blogspot.com
1,458 followers |

Amy Holder

I'm the author of The Lipstick Laws, a young adult novel published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. I'm repped by Sarah Davies of Greenhouse Literary Agency.
1,456 followers |

Natalie Zaman

Pocket watch carrying writer represented by @Natalie_Lakosil of Laura Bradford Literary. Will knit for cookies. ♡ Happy Jubilee, Your Majesty!
1,408 followers |

Kelly Creagh

YA author of Nevermore (2010) and Enshadowed(2012).
1,374 followers |

Emma Michaels

Book blogger turned author! The Writers Voice: http://OurBooksOurVoice.Blogspot.com Personal Blog: http://EmmaMichaels.Blogspot.com
1,362 followers |

Robert Hays

I am a teacher and writer. Newest novel: 'Blood on the Roses.'
1,342 followers |

Rebecca Sutton

YA and MG writer, Co-owner of FallenArchangel.com, Mom, Reader, Blogger, Lover of all things chocolate
1,316 followers |

Kelli Sue Landon

Kelli Sue Landon is a mystery novelist. Look for her novels Sudden Moves, Nightmare At Camp Forrestwood and Summer Shack: A Killer Vacation!
1,300 followers |

Sarah Cross

Author of the fairy tale YA novel KILL ME SOFTLY and the superhero YA novel DULL BOY
1,265 followers |

gae polisner

Author of The Pull of Gravity (ages 12+), fsg. Steinbeck and Star Wars guide two teens on a journey to keep a promise to a dying friend. Have Skype, will visit.
1,125 followers |

Cole Gibsen

I love writing, day-old chinese food, and my nail polish is always chipped. My YA novel, KATANA, will be released, spring 2012 by Flux. Word to your mother.
1,101 followers |

Alissa Grosso

Author of POPULAR, available now from Flux, and FEROCITY SUMMER coming out May 2012 from Flux.
1,029 followers |

Elaine Dyer

I've done lots of things in my life, but aside from motherhood, being a published author tops the list. Absolutely thrilling.
1,019 followers |

Maggie Marr

I write. I produce. I even reproduced...twice.
1,015 followers |

Catrina Hamid

Wife~Mommy~Writer~Reader. Wino. Lover of brownies & tea. Guilty of paying more attention to my characters than my husband. Will judge you for poor grammar.
985 followers |

Amber Argyle

YA fantasy author of Witch Song and coming this Fall, Witch Born.
886 followers |

Liza Wiemer

Author(Extraordinary Guidance-Three Rivers Press, Waiting for Peace-Gefen) & WIP-YA novel. Educator pre-school-YA, YA book blogger/issues, GB Packers fan!
858 followers |

Joanne Rendell

Author of The Professors' Wives' Club, Crossing Washington Square, and the forthcoming Out of the Shadows (all NAL/Penguin).
815 followers |

laurenbjorkman

Author of funny teen novels--My Invented Life and Miss Fortune Cookie. Misfortune can be funny. I'm just saying.
797 followers |

TaraAltebrando

Author of Dreamland Social Club, available now from Dutton Children's Books, The Pursuit of Happiness and What Happens Here. Also formerly Tara McCarthy.
776 followers |

Joanna Karaplis

Books are my life! I read them for pleasure, edit & market them for work, and I even wrote one--my first YA novel, FRACTURED, came out in Nov 2010.
632 followers |

melissaburon

Author/librarian/teacher/blogger/mom and wife (although not necessarily in that order). Represented by Erzsi Deak of Hen & Ink Literary.
611 followers |

Valia Lind

Writer. Photographer. Artist. I write by day, save lives by night. My debut Simplicity is now available! I do not auto follow but I do @reply! :-)
582 followers |

Heather Kegler

Bibliophile; Science-Punk; Mom; Dork
563 followers |

Monica Leonelle

I'm the writer behind the Seven Halos and Socialpunk series. Get my Free Author Toolkit at http://monicaleonelle.com/free-writer-toolkit
551 followers |

Mark De Binder

Author, energy worker, and one of the good guys....Serial Terror and Black Antler available in print or eBook. Sleepers and The Oneness coming soon.....
535 followers |

Brandi Heather

i'd rather be lost in a book.
509 followers |

The Fiction Fairy

YA Fiction blogger & starbucks inspirationalist: www.thefictionfairy.com
495 followers |

Bryan J. Lyzer

Bryan J. Lyzer. Author of THE VIEW. Born in N.J., graduated USF-Go Bulls. Lives in the Hamptons for past twenty years
493 followers |

Vivi Andrews

Paranormal romance author chickie and travel junkie.
485 followers |

Adam Webb

Children's book author, next release 'Walking With Sophie' - Tiptoe into Sophie's world once. Keep her in your heart forever...
399 followers |

Stephanie Hale

YA author, Mommy, Wife, awesome chick, not necessarily in that order...
380 followers |

Jenna Bayley-Burke

naughty novelist and messy mommy
371 followers |

Kelsey Ketch

I'm a graduate student, an aspiring author, and book lover.
354 followers |

Chelle

YA Librarian, lover of words and music, movie watcher, unrepentant introvert.
348 followers |

Nicole Bossard

IT Girl Friday by day, Writer by night & working on my first book. Follow my sagas at http://nixdesk.wordpress.com and http://nixnibbles.wordpress.com.
348 followers |

A.M. Robinson

Associate editor at Vintage/Anchor Books. YA Author of VAMPIRE CRUSH.
316 followers |

Kevin Ready

Author and Attorney. Former officer in both US Army & US Navy. Twice Candidate for US Congress.
282 followers |

Rachel Marie Pratt

Writer of YA fiction. Member of YA Fiction Fanatics and Totally 4 YA.
272 followers |

Scott Chase

Scott Chase, author of The Backseat Virgin: A South Florida Noir Collection
159 followers |

kalee anderson

Mum of three (God help them!) who wants not to be famous but live comfortably from writing. Currently working on not one but two loved projects. Exciting times!
104 followers |

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