Novelist, author of Dream House
A gifted storyteller whose utterly unique voice yet brings to mind the delightful humor of Pratchett, the piercing human insight of the Russian masters, and the wild creativity and adventurous style of our best contemporary speculative fiction writers, among whom I fully expect Mr. Bagaev to be named in short order.
Writer, founder of the Soaring Twenties Social Club
These stories are a breath of fresh air, they are the works of a real and rare talent and though they were borne out of a time of hysteria and apathy and copycat behaviour they are clear eyed, filled with life and completely unique.
Writer, editor (including this book)
The Debut Project is an uproar. A firestorm of follies and fun prose. Vanya is the man to take a flamethrower to convention and puff the stuff of beauty from its ashes. I'm glad to witness his rise.
Amazon
A wild, irreverent ride through a world that feels like Gogol and Guy Ritchie got together for drinks
Amazon
Every page crackles with energy and dark humor. The characters are absurd, lovable, and surprisingly real. If you’re looking for something genuinely original — funny, sharp, and just weird enough — this is it.
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