SCIENCE FICTION AUTHOR
Hello, dear earthlings!My name is Viacheslav Lazurin, I am an award-winning bilingual writer. My genre is philosophical, character-driven SF, going beyond conventional science.Feel free to check out my website to visit the universe, where my imagination lives. Please make yourself at home and bring your friends, there is plenty of room in my skull.
Recognized SF Writer
Awarded the 1st place in "The White Tabula" international literary contest 2012 ("Белая Скрижаль — 2012") in the nomination "Beyond the Reality" (for science fiction authors writing in Russian).
Short Bio
Viacheslav Lazurin is a 32-years-old writer born in Germany and raised in Ukraine, where he currently lives. In 2010-2014, he was an award-winning writer with publications in various Ukrainian- and Russian-language science fiction magazines and anthologies.In 2015, he started mastering English writing skills in order to share his ideas with the rest of the world (even though it’s not his native language). After five years of persistence, two stories of his were accepted by the Space and Time Magazine and The Collidescope Literary Zine. Now he intends to keep going forward.His genre is philosophical, character-driven SF, going beyond conventional science. He works as a software test engineer and is passionate about literature, psychology, nature, calisthenics, and yoga.
First interview in age of 23
The interview in Ukrainian language given to "20 minutes" newspaper upon getting recognized in several contests within a year.
First story published in English
The first publication in English in "Space and Time" Magazine (issue #136, Spring 2020). You may read the published story right now.
Literary Translator
As a side project, two children's books have been translated from English to Russian. Many thanks to the wonderful author Kelly Lenihan for her cooperation.
Surrealistic SF novella "The Court Jester"
As one reader concluded, this is a new tale about The Little Prince as though written by Grimm Brothers trying their skills in science fiction. Initially, this novella was released in "Machines and Mechanisms" magazine in Russian language back in 2014. The beautiful illustrations above have been created by talented artist Egor Shokoladov.
In 2021, I started translating this story into English and suddenly realized that so many things in the plot remain untold. I've begun developing new chapters, and this process is still ongoing as I desperately have to maneuver between my day job and writing. Also, the situation is aggravated by the war in my country (Ukraine). If you want to support me and this project, you can do it here. If you are curious about the story and creative process, feel free to ask any question.
One step left...
So, if you are interested in science fiction genres, including (but not limited to) contemporary fantasy, post-apocalyptic stories, space opera, social and psychological SF, as well as an alternate history, then you are just one step away from my alchemical forge, where you can discover my works and learn more about the aims of my creative and spiritual journey that you are welcome to join.
© Viacheslav Lazurin. Science Fiction Writer.