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Kristina Young

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Kristina Young is an author, data scientist and software engineer from Bulgaria, Venezuela, and South Africa; currently living in London, UK. She writes poetry and prose (both fiction and non-fiction) often inspired by travel. Her work ranges from modern folkloric tales to dystopian science fiction and travel memoirs.

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Average rating: 4.47 · 36 ratings · 28 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	In Search of Beira's Hammer: A Fantasy Novella by Kristina Young (Goodreads Author), Marina Mensi (Illustrator) 4.45 avg rating — 31 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fifth Indaba 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Poem: mental health day

Suspended in time
a limbo of duality
unable to do
unable to think

Minor tasks impossible
creative muse blocked
useless, unproductive
letting the body go

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Kristina is Currently Reading

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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter (Hoid's Travails, #2)

by Brandon Sanderson (Goodreads Author)

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The Long Earth (The Long Earth, #1)

by Terry Pratchett

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An Enchantment of Digital Archaeology: Raising the Dead with Agent-Based Models, Archaeogaming and Artificial Intelligence

by Shawn Graham

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Kristina Young and 1 other person liked Darren Young's review of The Fifth Indaba: "This book reminded me of some of my favourite times, hiking through the Golden Gate Highlands - and let me relive that through an unlikely mythical conference. It brought together the best of the South African folklore that I knew, as well as a ton t" Read more of this review »
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Kristina Young and 2 other people liked Anwen Young's review of The Fifth Indaba: "Wow, wow, wow!!! I absolutely loved this book and was captivated from the very start. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys immersive storytelling, richly imagined worlds, and books that leave a lasting impression. Once again, Kristina You" Read more of this review »
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Kristina Young and 2 other people liked Laura Hughes's review of The Fifth Indaba: "There is a lot that is good about this short novella. The creativity and knowledge surrounding the mythical characters and their stories is beautiful, bringing them to life and transporting them into our modern world with humour and respect. I knew n" Read more of this review »
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