The Long Game: How Hannah Selinger Went From MFA to Debut Novelist at 45
About this episode
Hannah Selinger shares her journey from earning an MFA to becoming a debut novelist at 45, discussing her new book and the challenges she faced along the way.
Hannah Selinger graduated with an MFA in fiction at 25, built a successful journalism career, got nominated for a James Beard Award, and still spent two decades wondering if she'd ever sell a book. She did. In this episode, Hannah discusses her acclaimed new literary thriller, Valley of the Moms, a sinister tale that plunges into the lives of wealthy, suburban moms (and dads) with deliciously dark secrets. Hannah also talks candidly about her winding road to publication, the difference bet...
People in this episode
Host: Kelley Vick
Guest: Hannah Selinger
Topics covered
- debut novelist
- MFA
- literary thriller
- publication journey
- journalism career
- suburban life
- dark secrets
Keywords
- Hannah Selinger
- MFA
- debut novelist
- Valley of the Moms
- literary thriller
- publication journey
- James Beard Award
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: James Beard Award
Books & works: Valley of the Moms
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