She lectures frequently on fiction writing. Astrid is 12 when her beloved mother, the poet Ingrid Magnussen, murders a former lover and is sent to jail. The unforgettable story of a young womans odyssey through a series of Los Angeles foster homes on her journey to redemption. She holds a BA in history from Reed College and taught creative writing for 14 years in the USC Master of Professional Writing program, in the UCLA Writer’s Program, and at Pomona College. Janet Fitch RELEASE DATE: ApA first-rate debut about a teenaged girl’s arduous six-year journey of self-discovery. Her short stories and essays have appeared in a variety of publications including Los Angeles Noir, the Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Review of Books and Vogue. “Chimes of a Lost Cathedral,” the conclusion of her Russian Revolution epic, will be published in July 2019. This event is free and open to the public.įitch, a Los Angeles native, is the author of “White Oleander,” an Oprah Book Club selection which was also the basis of a feature film, “Paint It Black,” and most recently “The Revolution of Marina M.,” an epic novel set during the Russian Revolution. Browne, Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Patricia Smith, and Tyriek White. Fitch’s new book, 'Chimes of a Lost Cathedral', picks up the story of her historical fiction from 2017, 'The Revolution of Marina M. March 21 in the Hall of Letters, Room 100, on the main university campus. PEN World Voices: For the People: An Evening with Elizabeth Nunez, Mahogany L. Janet Fitch is a smart, award-winning author whose books include 'White Oleander' and 'Paint it Black.' Both were best-sellers and have been made into movies. The University of Redlands Creative Writing Department will welcome author Janet Fitch for a reading followed by a reception and book signing at 4:30 p.m.

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