by Karma Kitaj | Jan 20, 2019 | Blogging
Yes, I’m a social worker, but I haven’t practiced as such for many decades. Instead, early on I went into private practice as a psychotherapist, then a life and career coach. But, in preparing to meet with a group of social workers in Central Massachusetts...
by Karma Kitaj | Jan 9, 2019 | Blogging
The sequel,suggested by so many of my readers, in in the works. I began it on Xmas day as I was waiting for my new recipe of turkey thighs a la Spanish style to cook. A fantastic recipe, by the way. The new story is told from a first-person narrator: Miriam in her...
by Karma Kitaj | Dec 12, 2018 | Blogging
If you’ve read BEGUILED, you’ll know that Miriam Levine, protagonist of my historical novel, once lived briefly in the most celebrated residence in NYC – the Dakota. Yes, the very same place that John Lennon was shot on December 8, 1980. It’s...
by Karma Kitaj | Dec 5, 2018 | Blogging
What does one do, when life intrudes to disrupt one’s creative energies? I’ve had an idea for how to proceed with a sequel to BEGUILED. But, my life has taken a different turn. I’m in the downsizing, decluttering phase of life. And, boy, that takes a...
by Karma Kitaj | Nov 20, 2018 | Blogging
MasterClass.com has funny, wise Margaret Atwood teaching a series of classes on writing. I didn’t realize she loves dystopian stories. But of course, what is A Handmaid’s Tale? Although I’ve never been interested in reading or writing such fantasy...
by Karma Kitaj | Nov 20, 2018 | Blogging
So many of my readers have asked for a sequel to Beguiled. They don’t want to let go of Miriam, who’s become a dear friend to them and they can’t wait to see what happens to her after what might seem like an abrupt ending of the story. When asked, I...
