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Simon Pulse is a hardcover and paperback imprint with a focus on contemporary, commercial teen fiction.  We offer a wide variety of great reads, from dark to light, voice-driven to high-concept, realistic to paranormal, contemporary to dystopian, verse to prose.  Pulse aggressively pursues Big Books while maintaining our passion for nurturing and growing the careers of debut novelists.  We approach each book as a unique property, and market our dynamic list directly to our teen readership.  Scroll down for a closer look at our bestsellers, award winners, authors in the spotlight, and other highlights of the Pulse list!

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Annette Pollert, Associate Editor

Annette works with New York Times bestselling authors L.J. Smith (Night World, Dark Visions, and The Forbidden Game series), and  Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguié (Crusade series).  She is also the editor of Jeri Smith-Ready’s forthcoming novel Shade.  Annette looks to acquire books based in—or out—of reality with inventive hooks, distinctive voices and complicated, engaging protagonists. 

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Simon Pulse New York Times Bestsellers

Simon Pulse = Teen Books

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Anica Rissi, Senior Editor

Anica looks for edgy, voice-driven fiction; unexpected or dark humor; smart writing; and characters that she can’t get out of her head.  Anica especially enjoys launching and building the careers of debut novelists.  Her list includes Nina Malkin, Eileen Cook, Terra Elan McVoy, Lauren Strasnick, Amy Reed, Albert Borris, Jessica Verday, Hannah Moskowitz, and Orson Scott Card. 

Jennifer Klonsky, Editorial Director

Jen's list includes New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann, National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti, and acclaimed authors Elizabeth Scott, Amanda Marrone, Robin Wasserman, and Lauren Barnholdt. She is looking for voice-driven fiction and paranormal romance.


 

Guillian Helm, Editorial Assistant

Guillian assists Bethany Buck at Simon Pulse. She is interested in paranormal and futuristic fiction with romantic and action-adventure elements.

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Meet Our Authors


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Bethany Buck, Vice President and Publisher
Areas of interest: Commercial Teen Fiction, including realistic fiction, edgy fiction, and books that feature male protagonists.
Books published: Leviathan and the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld, The Secret to Teen Power, 21


 

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Emilia Rhodes, Editorial Assistant

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