Lois Romano — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

New York Times bestselling author of 'An Inconvenient Widow' (2026)
Former editor, political writer, and columnist for The Washington Post and Politico
Created The Washington Post's personality column, "The Reliable Source" (1991)
Covered seven U.S. presidential races and national issues
Fellow at Harvard College's Institute of Politics and Hoover Institution

Biography

Lois Romano is an American journalist, recognized for her extensive career as an editor, political writer, and columnist for prominent media organizations including The Washington Post and Politico. She is also the author of the New York Times bestseller, "An Inconvenient Widow, The Torment, Trial and Triumph of Mary Todd Lincoln," published by Simon & Schuster in May 2026.