Katie Kitamura, a distinguished novelist and recent Guggenheim Fellow, is making waves in the literary world with her latest novel, "Audition." This captivating work, released earlier this month, explores the unsettling nuances of midlife, family dynamics, and identity, reflecting Kitamura's profound engagement with the horror genre.In an interview ahead of her highly anticipated appearance at a Harvard event, she delves into how her writing, inspired by acclaimed horror fiction authors and characterized by its eerie undercurrents, is a response to real-world complexities.