Tomorrow at 7 PM, I’m sitting down with anyone curious about how stories actually get made. Twelve months ago, I stood in front of fifteen people in Moscow, sharing Omnichannel Hearts in Russian and wondering if these narratives would resonate beyond that room.
Now Eastern Empire and Omnichannel Hearts carry awards I never expected — Creativitys.UK and Stein Arts — and critics in Bulgaria are using words like “profound” about work that started as scattered observations between London manicure appointments and Moscow train rides.
The path from initial spark to international recognition feels impossible to map. Writing about digital intimacy while your life spans continents creates storytelling challenges no workshop prepares you for. How do you craft authentic characters when your reference points shift between cultures daily?
Tomorrow we’ll explore: The behind-the-scenes reality of creating both novels Why transitioning from digital to British print editions changed everything
How London’s cultural elite somehow shaped character psychology during nail sessions What happens when personal cultural navigation becomes universal literary themes
Recent Glamour Bulgaria coverage reminded me that readers find connections I never planned. Literature functions best as dialogue, not lecture. Come prepared for genuine conversation about multicultural fiction and contemporary publishing realities.
Tomorrow, July 2, 7:00-9:00 PM Principal Tower, 2 Shoreditch High St, London EC2A 2BA
Reserve through Stories & Surfaces meetup.
Posted from London, anticipating tomorrow’s discussion
— Writer Julia Zolotova
