Seducing the Demon: Writing for My Life

The author of Fear of Flying shares the story of her career as a poet, novelist, and feminist provocateur, offering insight into her experiences with both fame and notoriety while discussing such topics as the motivations behind her writings, the literary masters who inspired her work, and her struggles with alcohol. 40,000 first printing.

Erica Jong is the author of nineteen books of poetry, fiction, and memoir, including Fear of Flying, which has more than 18 million copies in print worldwide. Her most recent essays have appeared in The New York Times Book Review, and she is a frequent guest on television talk shows. Currently working on a novel featuring Isadora Wing-the heroine of Fear of Flying-as a woman of a certain age, Erica and her lawyer husband live in New York City and Connecticut. Her daughter, Molly Jong-Fast, is also an author.