Martha Bolton
Author · 11 books
Bob Hope's first female staff writer, working for the legendary comedian in the 1980s and 1990s. She has received nominations for an Emmy, a Dove, and a WGA Award. The author of 88 books, including her newest, Dear Bob... Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the GIs of WW2, which was awarded the Christian Market Book of the Year and the AWSA Memoir of the Year at the Golden Scrolls 2021. She was also named AWSA Member of the Year for 2021. Martha is also a prolific playwright with shows playing in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Two of the musicals are based on her novels, Josiah for President and The Home Game. Martha has also written for Phyllis Diller and numerous other comedians.
Books
Your Best Nap Now
7 Steps to Nodding Off at Your Full Potential
2009
Cooking With Hot Flashes
And Other Ways to Make Middle Age Profitable
2004
Can I Just Hide in Bed 'til Jesus Comes Back?
Facing Life with Courage, Not Comforters
2017
It's Always Darkest Before the Fridge Door Opens
Enjoying the Fruits of Middle Age
2006
The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits
2025
Dear Bob
Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II
2021
I Think, Therefore I Have a Headache!
2003
Didn't My Skin Used to Fit?
2000
Maybe Life's Just Not That Into You
When You feel Like the World's Voted You Off
2006
Josiah for President
2012
Growing Your Own Turtleneck…and Other Benefits of Aging
2005
