Published Books

Since her one and only experience being the sole author of a book, Judith has actually turned down offers to write another book. The writing itself is exciting, challenging and gratifying. Working steadily on one project is a great switch, for a while, from juggling multiple deadlines for different clients. But dealing with publishers and the aftermath of the release of the book is a painful process with little reward, unless you're talented and lucky enough to have a bestseller. Nonetheless, it seems to be only after you've written a book that people think of you as a "real writer." Their eyes light up; they smile and focus their attention eagerly, waiting to hear more about it — until they find out that it wasn't fiction, that is.

In addition to her own book, The Woman's Guide to Online Services (McGraw-Hill, 1995), Judith wrote chapters for The Portable Writers Conference (1997) and The Writer's Handbook (1992) anthologies, plus a section in Bob Bly's Write More, Sell More (1997). There's also a four-page profile of Judith in How to Start a Home-Based Writing Business (2000) by Lucy V. Parker. You'll find exerpts from The Woman's Guide to Online Services elsewhere on this site:

• Why There's a Male Mystique about Modems (or was)
• What Happened One Weekend

Here's what reviewers said about Judith's book:

The Woman's Guide to Online Services was the first book about the Net especially for women (the publisher's idea, not mine). It was equally useful to men, because it was about how to make the Internet and commercial online networks useful in day-to-day life. And it was definitely not dumbed-down.

When it was published by McGraw-Hill in the fall of 1995, less than 25% of people online were women. The next year was when logging on became mainstream, and now about 51% of people online are women, which reflects the demographics of the American population. I like to think my book and all the magazine, newspaper and radio interviews and speeches I did in late 1995 and throughout 1996 helped just a bit in making that happen. Regardless, I'm still proud of the reviews, all of which were positive. Here's how reviewers described it in magazines and newspapers:

Who Said What

"Judith Broadhurst has written the essential one-stop handbook to online services for women, and she's done it with intelligence, grace and wit." — Amy Bernstein, U.S. News and World Report

"The Woman's Guide to Online Services has taken a very broad subject and jammed it into about 400 pages. All things considered — a lack of available data and research regarding women online and a mega-subject to tackle — Judith Broadhurst has accomplished an amazing feat.... She has a very non-tech, jargon-free voice.... Perhaps the most enlightening aspect of this book is its psycho-social-cultural component. It looks at some deeper questions.... Overall, it's a great book for women who haven't been online yet, and refreshing for those of us who have. It's inspiring, motivating, and an all-around two-thumbs up accomplishment." — BG, The Net

"Whether man or woman, if you've been looking for a guide that's frank, concise and accurate, here it is.... Instead of merely lifting material from online or other sources, Broadhurst has invested part of her life traversing electronic routes. That expenditure becomes obvious by her savvy reports.... Even those people who have spent a large amount of time on computers may get some enjoyment from reading Broadhurst's sound and sometimes cutting opinions about online issues and online services."
— Frank Ruiz, "Home Tech," Tampa Tribune

"It had to happen. The shelves abound with books inviting kids, genealogists, and business types online, so why not women? Judith Broadhurst jumps the first major hurdle — she's not boring. A good writer, the author combines interviews with wry observations to make her book stand out from the crowd.
— Sharon Kahn, December 1995 Book Reviews in Online Today magazine, CompuServe

"Written by a woman with women in mind, this groundbreaking book provides a fresh perspective....  Focusing on a wide range of subjects that affect and interest women, from career and politics to marriage and family, this guide zeros in on concrete ways to use online services to solve problems and enrich your life."  — Amazon.com

"Mixed in with these practical details are experiences from women across the nation who use the virtual community to enhance their lives. Broadhurst makes the online world seem less intimidating by showing the reader how to complete typical and useful transactions, such as how to find and file tax forms, seek investment or legal help, study health concerns, plan vacations (everything from destination descriptions to subway maps), and so on. This guide can help alleviate the fears of cyberphobic females and recommend additional resources for those who are already computer literate. — Jennifer Henderson, American Library Association

You'll also find a few of Judith's feature articles here and in the Recent Articles section, plus a few of her personal favorites (irrelevant to the purpose of this site, alas) stashed away under Personal Proclivities.