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Hulk Hogan’s Ex-Wife Wrestles Book Deal

Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of wrestler Hulk Hogan and co-star of Hogan Knows Best, has landed a book deal with HarperCollins’ It Books imprint. She will write Wrestling the Hulk: My Life on the Ropes with  Stephen Prigge.

According to Publishers Lunch, Literary Group International agent Frank Weimann negotiated the deal.  Lisa Sharkey acquired the book and Amy Bendell will edit.  Hogan (pictured, via) appears to be the writer behind this Twitter page lightly sprinkled with tweets and photos from television appearances.

Here’s more about the book, via Publishers Lunch: “an empowering tale of a compassionate, savvy businesswoman who finds the courage to stand up for herself and pursue true happiness.”

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Thursday May 23: Real Talk about Life after Publication

These days, writers aren’t just writers: They’re social-media mavens, seasoned public speakers, and one-person publicity machines. And they still have to find time to write their books! Find out what life is like once you've landed that dream book contract in a free web chat with young-adult authors Elizabeth Norris (Unraveling and Unbreakable) and Brodi Ashton (Everneath and Everbound) — plus special guest Kristin Rens, editor at HarperCollins imprint Balzer + Bray. Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. ET. on Figment.com.