I remember it to be a long story, (10 or 11 chapters) and it was about a collumist who wanted to be a novelist, and went researching in the midwest finding a ton of housewives willing to tell about their affairs both inside and outside the home, which led her to having some of her own adventures in that arena.
I Think it was Called Either 'The Editor' or 'The Novelist'....
No Idea who wrote it, i do however remember when i saw it, (1998).
if anyone can help, i thank in advance.