Having a successful column "Liz in the Loop" in th Chicago Trubube for 7 years, Liz Crokin to put her research and experience to use in her new novel "Malice".

The book is a political-romantic thriller which dives into the ins and outs of Hollywood and poltics as a jornalist runs down the biggest story of her career. The book also draws from her experiences surviving hsv2/meningitis. She hopes the book's message will help more people be aware of STD's and what actions you can take if you find yourself in her situation.

We will talk to Crokin about her career, overcoming illness, and fighting back.