About Robin Solit, Writer & Artist

Robin Solit’s debut Gothic novel, Mademoiselle Frankenstein, is a reimagining of Mary Shelley’s timeless tale, set against the turbulent backdrop of the Revolutionary War in North America.

Praised for its atmospheric prose, historical depth, and emotional intensity, Mademoiselle Frankenstein has been celebrated as both a standalone Gothic work and a compelling companion to Shelley's original. The audiobook, narrated by renowned British actor David Rintoul, brings the story to life, while an Afterword by Professor Gary Hoppenstand at Michigan State University underscores its literary significance. The novel will soon be an addition to Professor Hoppenstand's Gothic Literature curriculum, inspiring new discussions on gender, history, and the Gothic tradition.

A Pushcart Prize-nominated writer, Robin Solit holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from the University of California at Berkeley and the University of California at Davis, respectively. Her academic background in literature informs her writing, imbuing it with a rich understanding of narrative tradition and historical context.

In addition to writing, Robin is a visual artist whose creative practice includes sculptures, multimedia paintings, dioramas, photography, and textile arts. She is particularly inspired by the thematic and aesthetic connections between Gothic literature, film noir, and black-and-white street photography. Each of these art forms explores shadowy worlds and the tension between light and darkness.

Robin lives in the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, immersed in books, paints, and an endless curiosity for history and stories of the past.