Recently, I’ve made a habit of combing through Amazon’s book categories, in an effort to finesse my marketing efforts. That’s how I noticed the category, women’s psychological fiction. I’d heard of the psychological thrillers, and of course, of women’s fiction.
Anna Karenina Haikus, Part 3, ch 11-15
I'm so behind! I have a good reason though, and it's because I've been working hard to polish my next novel, set to be released December 2023 (more on that later.)
Anyway, here's a few new haikus, picking up where we left off. Not a huge amount happens, but Levin's feelings when sees Kitty in the carriage makes me like more.
Levin turns to the peasants for help with farming and love
Turned to an old man
for the truth about the …
Cats and Literature: The Purrfect Combination?
What is it about cats that makes them so literary? It just seems like books and cats are the purrfect combination! From the ancient Egyptians who kept cats as sacred animals, to the medieval folks who believed cats were a symbol of witchcraft, to modern-day readers who adore cats' mystique and intelligence, cats have an undeniable presence in literature. In ancient Egyptian culture, cats were seen as sacred animals associated with the goddess Bastet. Bastet was believed to be the protector of …
All About Anna Karenina: Part 3, chapters 1-10 haikus
Part three of Anna Karenina moves to the countryside, on Levin's farm, and then on the neighboring farm that belongs to Dolly and Stiva. The first six chapters of part three are PRETTY DULL. We hear a lot about Levin and his half-brother Seregy, and their views on labor and farming. So I only wrote two haikus for those six chapters. You're welcome! Also, you might remember that earlier, I said Kitty is the best character so far? I'm still a big Kitty fan, but now I also like Dolly almost as …
All About Anna Karenina: Part 2, ch 28-35 Haikus
Anna watches Vronsky race, and Alexey is next to her Smile your chilly smile Call me a wicked woman I see only him Anna loses it when Vronsky falls during the race Go, you hateful man. I am Vronsky’s mistress. Stop Being so polite. Kitty is in Germany, finding herself and making a new friend People are so false Not Varenka though. She rocks. Want to be like her. Varenka is Kitty’s new …