Author Martha Frankel booked for Episode #143

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February 22, 2008

Author Martha Frankel booked for Episode #143

Martha Frankel, author of the new book Hats & Eyeglasses, will be our guest on Episode #143 on March 7.

Martha's book chronicles her fascination with poker, starting with a Wednesday poker game, then moving on to online poker (back in the dial-up days!) and her eventual realization of how much the game had consumed of her life.

An advance copy of the book is en route to Fasso and me, but the reviews I've read make me believe we all can learn from Martha's journey.

Interestingly, her nephew Scott is a member of the Ante Up Nation and played in last night's AIPS event.

- SCOTT

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I was sitting at the same table as hats-n-glasses for the better part of last night.

Posted by: Berliner77 | February 22, 2008 at 03:23 PM

I bought the book yesterday at lunch and I am about 1/2 way through it. Its a very easy, funny and entertaining read (I know a lot of you poker players have trouble reading). I just want to know how I can get her to come to my home game as she sounds like a load of fun. Tell her I can even tap out a whole Willie Nelson album (you have to read the book to get this).

Posted by: viii_ball | February 28, 2008 at 07:42 AM

Hey viii_ball, I forwarded your post to my aunt (the author) and she wanted your email address. If you don't want to post it here, than you should email her at martha@marthafrankel.com. I think she got a kick out of your Willie Nelson comment.

Scott

Posted by: Hats-n-iglasses | February 29, 2008 at 03:35 PM

Scott:

I sent your aunt an email. Thanks

Posted by: viii_ball | March 13, 2008 at 11:23 AM

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