Our highly talented and inspirational author, Sarah Houssayni got interviewed by a local newspaper, The Sunflower, on February 26, 2020. In the interview, the author attributed her immigration from Lebanon to the United States as the inspiration behind her book, Wasted Salt. The feature quoted the author, “So, my intention with writing this novel was to get people to become more empathetic with those who are very different from them.” Read the complete article here.     The book tells the extraordinary journey of two brave female immigrants, Zahra and Noor, trying to make their destiny in America. Zahra is a Lebanese refugee and Noor is an Egyptian American webcam model. Both girls share a shabby basement room. The story takes a unique turn as a violent lover from the past appears in Noor’s life once again. Zahra is determined to get Noor out of the abusive relationship. What challenges will life throw their way? Get a copy of this fascinating read here.   Sarah Houssayni is a Lebanese American writer and a clinical associate professor at Kansas University. She won Reader’s Digest Award for a personal essay. Wasted Salt is her second novel.