Katie Kitamura, the celebrated novelist and recent Guggenheim Fellow, expertly weaves themes of performance and horror into her latest work, "Audition." In a recent Katie Kitamura interview, she shared insights into her creative process, revealing how her life experiences shape her compelling narratives.Her fascination with the uncanny manifests vividly as she draws inspiration from iconic horror works, including Ira Levin's "Rosemary's Baby," to explore challenging themes of motherhood and identity.