Book Critic

The First Lady's Guide to Writing a Bestselling Memoir

Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel | Posted 01.05.2009 | Media


Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel

Having stood by her good mate's side as he walked two bestsellers to the altar, Mrs. Obama is hip to the power of the pen, both in economic and political terms.

The Book Babes Talk First-Time Authors, Joe the Plumber and Shameless Self Promotion

Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel | Posted 12.26.2008 | Media


Margo Hammond and Ellen Heltzel

I totally relate to Joe's desire to stay in the public's eye for more than his 15 minutes of fame. He says he turned down lucrative offers and went with a smaller publisher to spread the wealth.