Ask the Author: Katherine Itacy
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Katherine Itacy
Don't question your ability to write. Don't question your ability to tell your story, or whether it's good enough to be published. Write. Write often, and learn as much as you can about storytelling and formal writing, and make sure you're writing something of value to you.
Katherine Itacy
The novels I've been developing have been inspired by a combination of my own experiences, the experiences of friends and family, current events, instances of true crime, and my understanding of the history of racial and social inequities in America.
I find the most inspiration delving into instances in which the participants come out of the experience with wildly different beliefs as to what transpired, who's to blame, and how to proceed going forward.
I find the most inspiration delving into instances in which the participants come out of the experience with wildly different beliefs as to what transpired, who's to blame, and how to proceed going forward.
Katherine Itacy
A novel involving an interracial and intercultural couple adopting two children of different races. The story follows the two children and their individual experiences growing up in the twenty-first century.
Katherine Itacy
Having the ability to move and persuade others with your words.
Katherine Itacy
I take a break from writing or outlining and I read a book, listen to music, or listen to a podcast. I give the project some space until I feel motivated once again.
Katherine Itacy
On November 3, 2020, Donald J. Trump is inexplicably re-elected, and on November 4, COVID-20 infects millions.
All those who've decided against emigrating elsewhere (or lack the means to do so) must then defend themselves against an army of COVID zombies that has formed as a result of Trump persuading his followers to drink pool chlorine.
All those who've decided against emigrating elsewhere (or lack the means to do so) must then defend themselves against an army of COVID zombies that has formed as a result of Trump persuading his followers to drink pool chlorine.
Katherine Itacy
I tend to read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction, and this summer has been no exception. For obvious reasons, I've been reading a lot more politically-focused and antiracism/black American historical non-fiction as of late, including "A Very Stable Genius," "A Warning," "The Color of Law," "The Blood of Emmett Till," and "Have Black Lives Ever Mattered."
And while these books have all proven to be crucial, informative, and quite moving, my mental wellness sometimes requires that I take a break from such heady and depressing topics and read some lighter fiction and more comedic memoirs ("I Can't Date Jesus" and "Wow, No Thank You" were both great reads).
Over the rest of the summer, I'm planning to read any combination of the following: "Know My Name," "Such a Fun Age," "Big Summer," "White Fragility," "How to Be an Antiracist," "I Don't Want to Die Poor," "The Vanishing Half," "Eloquent Rage," "The Silent Treatment," "Friends and Strangers," "Malorie," "Hanging Bridge," "Whistling Vivaldi," and "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight."
And while these books have all proven to be crucial, informative, and quite moving, my mental wellness sometimes requires that I take a break from such heady and depressing topics and read some lighter fiction and more comedic memoirs ("I Can't Date Jesus" and "Wow, No Thank You" were both great reads).
Over the rest of the summer, I'm planning to read any combination of the following: "Know My Name," "Such a Fun Age," "Big Summer," "White Fragility," "How to Be an Antiracist," "I Don't Want to Die Poor," "The Vanishing Half," "Eloquent Rage," "The Silent Treatment," "Friends and Strangers," "Malorie," "Hanging Bridge," "Whistling Vivaldi," and "I'm Not Dying With You Tonight."
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