Katie Kitamura, an acclaimed novelist, recently made waves with her latest work, "Audition." This novel, which explores the nuances of performance and the uncanny aspects of midlife, has captivated readers and critics alike.In a timely discussion ahead of her talk at Harvard, Kitamura delved deep into motivations behind her writing, touching on themes like horror fiction and the eerie familial tensions that arise within the confines of urban life.