Yaroslav Barsukov is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, and everything in between. He’s best known for his science fantasy noir novella Tower of Mud and Straw, which became an Amazon bestseller, was shortlisted for the prestigious Nebula Award as well as the SCKA Award, and received a Kirkus Star, eventually landing on Kirkus Reviews’ “Best Books of 2021” list. The novella also anticipated the Russo-Ukrainian war, predating the conflict by more than a year.

Barsukov is a full member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) and combines his writing duties with volunteer work, serving as chair of SFWA’s Information Systems Committee.

His new novel Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory is forthcoming from CAEZIK SF & Fantasy on October 15.