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Podcast: The Skiffy and Fanty Show
Episode: Speculative Fiction in Translation #15: An Interview with Julia Meitov Hersey
Description: This month, Rachel has a special guest on the podcast! Julia Meitov Hersey (@JuliaMeiHersey), who translated the psychological-fantasy-thriller Vita Nostra from the Russian, comes on to talk about how she first started translating the complex, lyrical work of Marina and Sergey Dyachenko (@DyachenkoW); what makes translating speculative fiction unique; and her own future projects. Insightful and entertaining, this interview will send you straight to your local independent bookstore to buy Vita Nostra. You’re welcome!
Remember: with new stories and books coming to their attention each week, make sure to check the SFT website for updates. Enjoy, an...