December 2024

Recognition from Russia’s Literary Establishment

Sometimes the most unexpected moments become career-defining. This week brought news that still feels surreal: Natalia Ivanovna, one of Russia’s most respected literary critics, published an extensive review of “The Influencer’s Canvas” on God-Literatury.ru. For context: Natalia Borissovna Ivanovna isn’t just any critic. She’s deputy editor-in-chief of Znamya magazine, holds a doctorate in philological sciences, […]

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Work in Progress: The Influencer’s Canvas

Live, News / Writer Julia Zolotova

After the autumn break following Omnichannel Hearts, I’m back to intensive writing mode with a project that feels both deeply personal and uncomfortably exposing. The fifth novel has a title now: The Influencer’s Canvas. It’s a story about a young artist who becomes a popular influencer and grapples with whether authentic creativity can survive the

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Writer Julia Zolotova at the Eurasian Creative Week

Scotland: When Facilitation Becomes the Work

Events / Writer Julia Zolotova

I spent last weekend in Greenock facilitating book presentations for Eurasian Creative Week. Not speaking. Facilitating. Different skill entirely. ECG organized the event across two venues: Beacon Arts Centre for public programming, OYO Gin House Hotel for workshops. Three days, multiple language streams, writers from across Europe and Central Asia presenting work. Marta Brassart asked

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Recognition from Russia’s Literary Establishment

Work in Progress: The Influencer’s Canvas

Scotland: When Facilitation Becomes the Work

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