Marisa Meltzer

Marisa Meltzer is an American freelance journalist, humorist, and book author known for her dishy writing style.

[1] Growing up, Meltzer accompanied her mother to protests against the Miss California pageant and to Gloria Steinem lectures, but her mother was careful to stay thin.

She attended Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington.

Her third book, This is Big, tells the story of the founder of Weight Watchers, Jean Nidetch, while incorporating anecdotes from her own weight-loss journey.

[3][4][5] Her New York Times bestseller Glossy, which is being adapted for TV,[6] was inspired by Meltzer's Vanity Fair profile of Emily Weiss.