Leah Abrams Debut Novel 'Dated' Chronicles Political Disillusionment
Leah Abrams, a 28-year-old speechwriter and comms specialist based in New York, has written a debut novel titled 'Dated,' set for release in February 2027. The book follows a young speechwriter who becomes disillusioned after the mayoral candidate she works for shifts to the right. Abrams previously ghostwrote for Senator John Fetterman and has written for The Nation. In an interview, she discusses the challenges facing young writers, including lack of money and political censorship, particularly regarding criticism of Israel. She cites Philip Roth's 'The Conversion of the Jews' as a work that crystallized her voice. The novel is part of Cultured's inaugural Young Writers list.
Key facts
- Leah Abrams is 28 years old.
- She is based in New York.
- Her debut novel 'Dated' is published by HarperCollins and releases in February 2027.
- Abrams ghostwrote for Senator John Fetterman.
- She wrote an article for The Nation about ghostwriting for Fetterman.
- The novel's protagonist is a young speechwriter disillusioned by a mayoral candidate's rightward turn.
- Abrams cites Philip Roth's 'The Conversion of the Jews' as influential.
- She identifies lack of money and political censorship as major challenges for young writers.
Entities
Artists
- Leah Abrams
- John Fetterman
- Philip Roth
Institutions
- HarperCollins
- The Nation
- Cultured
Locations
- New York
- United States