Candidate Sells Her Soul (Story?!)

"Attorney and Former GOP Congressional Candidate Suffers 'Crisis' and Places Identity Up for Sale on eBay," so screamed the headline of the political mailer I received earlier this week.

No, it wasn't an attack ad, it came from the candidate herself, Erin Zweigert who formerly ran against Jerry Costello in the 12th Congressional District here in Southern Illinois.

Actually, Zweigert isn't selling her identity, but she's selling her new book, "Identity Crisis" which if I'm not mistaken features two pictures of her on the cover. The former candidate selling her identity is the fictional Courtney Alexander whom if obviously based on Zweigert.

I've been told that most writers starting fiction tend to make their first work somewhat autobiographical, Zweigert seems to fit the mold making the most out of her story.

I look forward to reading it. Erin's taking pre-orders on eBay. Search for "Attorney's Identity for Sale".