Fiction that disturbs, inspires, and refuses to fade quietly.
G.H. Karshner writes cerebral, lyrical fiction that explores identity, obsession, and the blurred edges between brilliance and breakdown.
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I’m G.H. Karshner—literary fiction author, language obsessive, and believer in the strange, the beautiful, and the unsettling.
My work explores the jagged intersections of art and madness, meaning and memory, individuality and conformity.
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When composer Jonathan Brendel agrees to write music for an old friend’s experimental performance piece, his life begins to unravel in beautifully chaotic ways. From the rusted remnants of post-industrial America to Jakarta’s neon-lit alleys, Jonathan is pulled through a surreal journey of art, love, and elusive truth.
Symphony in Blood and Rust is a lyrical meditation on genius, longing, and the haunting contradictions of modern life. Perfect for fans of literary fiction that dares to ask: What happens when art is the only thing left to believe in?
Release date: March 17, 2026