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Carmiel Banasky
Carmiel Banasky writes short stories and novels, with her work appearing in Glimmer Train Stories, #71. She is also the author of The suicide of Claire Bishop.
The suicide of Claire Bishop
Inspired by a haunting anecdote about Frida Kahlo's controversial portrait of a Ziegfeld girl's suicide, this novel delves into the profound impact of mental illness. The author draws from first-hand accounts of schizophrenia, aiming to offer a rare, intimate perspective on hallucinations and alienation. This story seeks to foster empathy and contribute a vital voice to the literary conversation surrounding mental health.