In Episode 55 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Sarah Seltzer about her debut novel, The Singer Sisters.
For more than a decade, Sarah has been a feminist journalist and cultural critic. Her lively writing for publications including The New York Times, TIME, Jezebel, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Nation, and many others has shaped the discourse on subjects ranging from Hollywood casting, to abortion rights, to Jane Austen and beyond. A native and lifelong New Yorker, Sarah is currently the Executive Editor at Lilith Magazine. The Singer Sisters, her debut novel, is out now.
In this interview, Sarah talks about the concert that inspired the novel, her journey from draft to publication, what she learned in a low-residency MFA program, her work as Executive Editor of Lilith Magazine, how art intersects with motherhood, and much more…