Paula Froelich is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist best known for her debut novel, "Mercury In Retrograde." Before transitioning to fiction, she built a distinguished career in journalism, serving as deputy editor of the New York Post’s renowned gossip column, Page Six, for a decade. Her expertise in entertainment reporting also led to roles as a correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider," along with frequent appearances on major television programs such as "The View," "Today," and "Good Morning America."
Prior to her work in entertainment journalism, Froelich covered financial markets as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires and Institutional Investor, specializing in interest rate swaps and derivatives. Her diverse professional background informs her writing, which often blends sharp wit with insider perspectives on media and high society. She continues to contribute to publications such as Playboy, the New York Observer, and Modern Luxury Magazine while residing in New York City.