Born and raised in Ukraine. I write rarely, but when I do, it consumes me entirely—I can’t focus on anything else until the manuscript is finished. English is my third language, which adds to the challenge, but that only makes it more rewarding when something good comes out of it. My writing journey began after I enrolled in the Marine Academy—a decision that ended in spectacular failure. The experience was so absurd and funny that I had no choice but to write about it. And so, my first novel, "Marinizm", was born—inspired by my own fiasco and my admiration for Charles Bukowski. My latest works include "ICE: A Survival Novella", a tribute to my granddad, and "The Happy World of Unhappy People", a humorous book meant to slow down the rushing crowd, give folks a different perspective on happiness, and remind them they’re doing just fine. While I don’t set out to teach anyone, this book naturally leans toward the self-help genre—so be it. My biggest dream is to write a dystopian novel that exposes the darkest flaws of human nature—lies, relentless oppression, and the crushing of individuality. Having lived through a revolution, a regional war, and then a full-scale war, I’ve seen enough of them. Maybe one day…