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Immerse yourself in a world where history and magic intertwine, crafted by the imaginative mind of Linda Gorelova.
A Chat with Jessica Hatch
Hey, all. Welcome to my blog, where we talk about all things creative, with authors often but not always occupying center stage. If you’re a creative person, this blog is for you. Especially if you work a full day and come home, hungry, cold, tired, and still find the...
Awards and Recognition
- William Faulkner/William Wisdom Literary Competition: Second Runner Up
- Longlist, Page Turner Awards for Rent a Fairy (More about that later)
- Finalist, Page Turner Awards, for The Romanovs Wish You Health in the New Year and Half Caribou Man
- Hidden River Arts Eludia Award: Finalist
- Dzanc Prize for Fiction: Longlist
- Black Lawrence Press Big Moose Prize: Longlist
- Chaucer Award for Historical Fiction: Finalist
- Glimmer Train’s Short Story Award for New Writers: Finalist
- ABNA Breakthrough Novel Competition: Quarterfinalist
Praise for My Work
The Moth Orchid: “An atmospheric, enthralling look at the fall of the Romanovs, Moth Orchid is both a sweeping imperial epic and a heartbreakingly intimate glimpse of a family in decline.”
The Romanovs Wish You Health in the New Year: “…a satisfying and intimate look at a legendary and mysterious moment in history.”
Half Caribou Man: “The conclusion—to which the author builds with exceptional finesse and considerable talent—opens the historical mysteries of the Romanov family’s whereabouts to an imaginative new interpretation.”
Events
Book Signing in Minneapolis
Past event
December 23, 2025
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