by Karma Kitaj | Aug 20, 2018 | Blogging
I got the idea to “interview” Miriam Levine, the protagonist of my historical novel BEGUILED from a post in Women Writers, Women(s) Books. I’m intrigued with the idea, particularly because it allows me to use my imagination again. Miriam was born in...
by Karma Kitaj | Aug 12, 2018 | Blogging
Who was Ma in the story of BEGUILED? Here is a fictional interview conducted late in the story with the mother of Miriam. By now, she has a little perspective on her life. KK: Ma, you were always so angry and critical of your only daughter Miriam. What drove you to...
by Karma Kitaj | Aug 12, 2018 | Blogging
I’ve never had an affiliation with being Jewish. Never introduced to Jewish history or tradition growing up. I’ve learned more about being Jewish from writing BEGUILED than I ever knew before. My family was secular, culturally identified with being Jewish,...
