NOVELIST
OTILIJA ŠTAJN
ENIGMATIC, FRESH, AND EXCITING. ENRICHING THE LGBTQ+ WORLD OF LITERARY FICTION.
Otilija Štajn is a captivating newcomer to the lesbian literary scene who writes under a pseudonym. With a steadfast belief in the power of her words, she has declared:
'My works should speak for themselves. If they resonate with readers, they will find their audience, regardless of my identity.'
Some details and spicy tidbits from her private life are made public. Otilija lives in a sapphic relationship with the woman who bakes the best bread in the world. Their cat died, but their dog is still alive. He is the only one who can be louder than Otilija's written words.
Otilija has a garden, but there are no carrots or beans in it; both were swallowed by the weeds. Weeds seem to favor Otilija, appreciating her ability to leave them alone and mind her own business, the business of writing. Love may not be mutual, but there's a connection, perhaps because weeds are a part of nature, and Otilija loves nature beyond anything else.
With her debut novel, Colours of the Fraud, released on August 5, 2024, readers can embark on a literary voyage with Štajn, whose identity, much like that of Elena Ferrante, remains an enigma. Her anonymity ignites curiosity, sparking endless speculation about the elusive mind behind the pen.
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