Hangsaman is a bizarre, challenging, and emotional novel. I have read it multiple times in the past decade and am of the opinion it should be in the library of anyone concerned with the human condition. Hangsaman inspires my writing; it the book that makes mine possible.
A realistic setting to use as a backdrop for scenes in your next novel could have been painted hundreds of years ago. Many museums have digital scans of their collections. Leverage these invaluable sources to create an authentic sense of place.
Quiet Art (noun): Evocative works typified by the sublime absence of "things happening."
Aulisyn is a dual-timeline novel with many characters. This is a who's-who cheat sheet.
My dual-timeline novel, Aulisyn, required research into Medieval Europe; these are some of the surprising mental constructs I encountered.
Welcome to my blog! I'm excited to share what I'm writing and publishing, as well as fun facts from my research. This post is a resume of my qualifications as an authority on the literary craft.
Erzsebet Carmean 