Joe the Plumber (whose name isn't really Joe and who a isn't actually a qualified plumber) has a book deal.

Yup, that's right. Stop weeping all you poor hardworking writers who've been slaving away over a hot keyboard for years, polishing your craft. In addition to his website, the world's most famous plumber has a book coming out in December (all you authors out there who keep being told by publishers that it takes a minimum of six months to get a book out... just take a deep breath).

The book, called "Joe the Plumber -- Fighting for the American Dream," is to be released by a group called PearlGate Publishing and will be co-written by first time novelist, Thomas Tabback, whose only title so far is a fantasy. Seriously.  His book, Things Forgotten, (published - not surprisnly by PearlGate) is about a Bronx Police Officer who wakes in hospital with no memory. "His life and loved ones are all lost to him, but a specter from the past awakens him to an identity more than 3200 years ago. In a time when the heavens still touched the earth and man witnessed the might of God with plain eyes, there lived Nahar, son of Nahath, son of Reuel. Through Nahar's eyes, Paul is about to recall events that would forever change the world, for he dwelt in the Jordan Valley of Canaan, as a chosen people prepared to cross the river into their Promised Land. "

"Prepare for an incredible journey as Nahar sweeps you into the historical events of the Israelite Conquest of Canaan, and discover the mystery of Nahar s connection with Paul" according to the blurb.

I wonder how many authors he had to fight off for the Joe the Plumber gig?

Anyway, forget me working on a new series. I'm off to see my haidresser. Maybe she wants to write her political manifesto and needs some professional help...

PS: You have to PAY to read his blog. We could all learn a lesson from Joe the Plumber:)