Odesa of My Childhood #4: Umbrella

Odesa of My Childhood #4: Umbrella

Oleg continues writing and sending us his essays through all the chaos of the war. Send Oleg an email – he’d love to hear your thoughts about his writing! Odesa of My Childhood #4 “Umbrella” by Oleg Veretskiy “The roof of the dovecote,...
What’s Next for “The Book?”

What’s Next for “The Book?”

{CLICK HERE} to buy the special hardcover first edition and watch our conversation with Oleg! by Kelly Shifflett March 2025 Wow, over a month since the book launch celebration, and it’s exciting to see Tales of the Wandering Mists find so many loving homes, from...
Odesa of My Childhood #3: Green Apricots

Odesa of My Childhood #3: Green Apricots

“Green apricots are not a treat,” recalls Oleg. “It is an unripe apricot fruit that children of my childhood simply ate despite, or maybe because of, the prohibitions of adults. Too many green apricots eaten with unfiltered tap water could cause an...
Book 1, Lap 1 – Check!

Book 1, Lap 1 – Check!

{CLICK HERE} to RSVP for the book launch on 2/23-24, online and in-person in New England. Tune in to the {Volya Radio} space on X to continue the party after 8 pm ET! by Marina Palenyy Bailey & Kelly Shifflett Translator Marina Palenyy Bailey and project...