Heltzel

One would think that Heltzel might have concluded simply from the book's title that this is precisely a book resulting from "study" rather than "passion."

Principles of Literary Criticism 2010

Heltzel voices what seems to be her true objection to Smiley's book at the very end of the review:

Principles of Literary Criticism 2010

It's hard to conclude that Heltzel really thinks the book lacks rigor, since elsewhere she calls it "dry," "a book that contains lots of information," and one that reflects "a highly refined taste, not a welcome to all comers."

Principles of Literary Criticism 2010

No word on whether the ladies gave each other pedicures, and whether the polish was sparkly, but it's safe to say that Heltzel was Not Amused.

Jennifer Weiner: Why Can't a Woman (Writer) Be More Like a Man? 2009

They'll believe that there's room for everyone on that stage, and that all of them, from the professorial lady writer who stands behind a podium to the authors who sit in armchairs, feet tucked cozily underneath them can, as Heltzel puts it, "serve themselves and the cause of literature."

Jennifer Weiner: Why Can't a Woman (Writer) Be More Like a Man? 2009

Heltzel is one-half of a book-reviewing duo who style themselves "the Book Babes."

Jennifer Weiner: Why Can't a Woman (Writer) Be More Like a Man? 2009

But it will change, because the people who think that a man's book has more worth just because it's a man's book -- who believe, as Heltzel writes, that "the bass voice still has more resonance than the soprano, metaphorically speaking," due to "our own internally wired biases" will eventually give way to those whose biases are wired quite differently.

Jennifer Weiner: Why Can't a Woman (Writer) Be More Like a Man? 2009

Heltzel ought to know that these days, intimacy and candor are hardly unusual for writers of either gender.

Jennifer Weiner: Why Can't a Woman (Writer) Be More Like a Man? 2009

Heltzel says he wants authorities to assess any weaknesses.

WLEX - LEX 18 News 2009

Heltzel says the operation this summer comes while memories are still fresh in people's minds about what worked in responding to the ice storm and what didn't.

WLEX - LEX 18 News 2009