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Kristina Young is an Red Ribbon award winning author and machine learning 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.

Her creative writing has been published on AllegoryRidge, Poet’s choice, Lumina Journal and Schlock. She’s also published the fantasy novella In Search of Beira’s Hammer.

The Fifth Indaba is Kristina’s second novella. It was inspired by South African folklore and her involvement with the African Machine Learning community.

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	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
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London Book launch- The Fifth Indaba

On the 19th of July I had a Book Launch for The Fifth Indaba at Morocco Bound, Wandsworth in London.

It was a lovely event with the following agenda:

A readingA moderated discussionAudience Q&AA name draw to win a hardcover copy and and a handmade bookmark Photos

Preparations and pre-reading

Reading

Q&A with my awesome MC who I also happen to be married to xD

Selfie with the attendees – Thank you all fo

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