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...
by Karma Kitaj | Oct 24, 2018 | Blogging
One of the intriguing parts of doing the historical research and writing for Beguiled was learning about the theater scene in NYC in the 1920s. I’m not a theater buff, nor an actor, but while following Miriam, my protagonist, into her dream world of preparing...
by Karma Kitaj | Oct 17, 2018 | Blogging
Brattleboro, VT, the vibrant literary community that once honored Saul Bellow, hosts the Literary Festival every year. Too late to submit an application to speak at this fabled event, I opted instead to buy a table at the attractive Main Street building, with the...
