You've discovered one of the numerous online homes of Mary Elizabeth Williams. I'm a writer, consultant, and online community host with about a thousand years experience, give or take a century. The publications I've written for include The New York Times, The New York Observer, Salon.com, TV Guide, Smith, and Yoga Journal. I'm the culture critic for PRI's terrific new morning show The Takeaway. I also host Table Talk, the reader community of Salon.com, and cohost the pop culture and byline conferences on the WELL.
photo by Bill Wadman
My first book, Gimme Shelter, has just been published by Simon & Schuster. Please BUY IT. In fact, why not BUY IT twice?
I made a book trailer because I think I'm Mel Gibson or something.
"Honesty, humor, and surprising poignancy." -- Elle "In this engaging and personal look at the home-buying process,
Williams takes the reader on an emotional roller coaster of fear and
envy as she illuminates some of the market pressures that lie behind
the nation’s current financial crisis." -- Booklist (starred review)
“Poignant and funny.” -- Kirkus Reviews
"A
compelling, clearly written story." -- Publisher's Weekly
You've discovered one of the numerous online homes of Mary Elizabeth Williams. I'm a writer, consultant, and online community host with about a thousand years experience, give or take a century. The publications I've written for include 
My first book, 
