EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 1H 9M
Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory - Yaroslav Barsikov
from Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom · host D. M. Needom/Yaroslav Barsikov
Send us Fan MailYarslov discusses his new book, his new book and we leap into the world of the possibility of the Mandella Effect and the Multiverse.****Yaroslav Barsukov is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. He’s an author with a unique background in physics and software engineering, and has emerged as a distinctive voice in the realm of speculative fiction. Born in Cold War-era Moscow and educated at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute and Austria's Vienna University of Technology, Barsukov initially pursued a career in software engineering. His entry into the literary world was serendipitous, stemming from his involvement in game development where he translated a companion tale to a game's mythology. This experience marked the beginning of his writing journey, and he started crafting short stories in English around 2014. Barsukov's work is celebrated for its innovative blend of fantasy and science fiction elements, diverging from the traditional hard-science SF model. His acclaimed novella "Tower of Mud and Straw" was shortlisted for the Nebula Award and received a Kirkus Star, demonstrating his prowess in weaving narratives that explore the human condition through a speculative lens.His stories, characterized by high-fantasy filigree and physics reminiscent of alchemy, have appeared in renowned publications such as Galaxy's Edge, Nature: Futures, and StarShipSofa. Barsukov's literary influences span from Russian maestros like Leo Tolstoy to American science fiction authors, shaping his unique storytelling style that transcends genre boundaries.His new novel Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory is available from CAEZIK SF & Fantasy.More about the author: Website: https://www.barsukov.com/*******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at [email protected] us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomHave a question or want to be a guest on the podcast email: [email protected] production by Rich Zei of Third Ear AudioIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast SuziUpcoming guests: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcast©2024 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Yarslov discusses his new book, his new book and we leap into the world of the possibility of the Mandella Effect and the Multiverse. **** Yaroslav Barsukov is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. He’s an author with a unique background in physics and software engineering, and has emerged as a distinctive voice in the realm of speculative fiction. Born in Cold War-era Moscow and educated at the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute and ...
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