Icelandic authors Örvar Smárason and Hildur Knútsdóttir in conversation with Argentinian author Mariana Enriquez

Translator Larissa Kyzer will speak with three authors about the aspects of their writing that frustrate, horrify, or disgust the reader. What role does horror play in literature? Why do readers gravitate to content that scares them, or leaves them with a looming sense of horror or dread? Mariana Enriquez, Örvar Smárason and Hildur Knútsdóttir all have experience of writing about things that most people find horrifying. In this discussion, the writers dissect these questions, and more. 

The event will take place in English.

Kristín Eiríksdóttir (A Fist or a Heart) and translator Larissa Kyzer(A Fist or a Heart) detail the dizzying relationship of two Icelandic women in a thrilling mix of buried memories, balances of power, and hidden secrets. Moderated by editor Gabriella Page-Fort, Eiríksdóttir and Kyzer will talk about the process of working together on this heart racing and page turning project.