Eaton Hamilton

the problem with being trans is cis people. The problem with being queer is straight people. The problem with being disabled is abled people. The problem with being Black is white people. In other words, prejudice.

Sarah van Arsdale is a straight writer. Or a lesbian writer. Or a bisexual writer.

by eatonhamilton

Over at Guernica, Sarah van Arsdale explores her writing career through the lens of her sexual orientation.

I Was a Lesbian Writer

Here’s Sarah van Arsdale’s article from this January about literature and keeping oneself to the work and jealousy. Highly recommended; in fact, this may be the best article I’ve read about how a friend’s success affects those of us still deep in the trenches.

My Famous Friend, Bookslut

Published: 04/14/2016

Filed Under: articles by others

Tags: Alison Bechdal : article : author : Bookslut : friendship : Fun Home : Guernica : I Was a Lesbian Writer : identity : jealousy : LGBTTQIA : My Famous Friend : Sarah van Arsdale : US publishing : writing

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Sarah van Arsdale is a straight writer. Or a lesbian writer. Or a bisexual writer.

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