You've discovered one of the numerous online homes of Mary Elizabeth Williams.  I'm a writer, consultant, and radio commentator with about a thousand years experience, give or take a century. Publications I've written for include Salon.com, The New York Times, The New York Observer, TV Guide, Smith, and Yoga Journal. I've been a culture critic for PRI's The Takeaway and am a regular commentator for the CBC. Oh and since 2010 I've been chronicling my experiences with cancer. Good times.

                                                                    Photo by Chris Carroll

My first book, Gimme Shelter, published in 2009 by Simon & Schuster. Please BUY IT. In fact, why not BUY IT twice?

"Like an ancient storyteller, Williams keeps you amused -- and engrossed in the plot -- while educating you." -- New York Post

"Honesty, humor, and surprising poignancy." -- Elle  

An "engaging and personal look at the home-buying process." -- Booklist (starred review)  

“Poignant and funny.” -- Kirkus Reviews

Want to get in touch with me? Try embeedub at gmail dot com. Looking for the opera singer Mary Elizabeth Williams? She's maryelizabethwilliams.com. Of course I'm on Twitter too.

Mary Elizabeth's law: There are two kinds of food -- those that can be improved with bacon, and those that can be improved with chocolate.

Mary Elizabeth's paradox: And yet, bacon and chocolate do not mix.

Mary Elizabeth's addendum: But butter goes with everything.

Like most people, I'm deeply cynical. Like most people, I'm also secretly optimistic.

Enough about me. Tell me about you. I'm sure there's a story.