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Apr 19Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

So fun to learn a bit more about you Nathan! And no, this won’t be your last interview. You’re on my list.😉 And I think I’ll have to revisit the cat question.

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Apr 13Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Happened to come across this Nathan.

A nice surprise! You know I always enjoy your writing. And tell you so.

“Magic and writing have felt like two separate domains of my life.”

Oh, I beg to differ . I think

unbeknownst to you, the magical ‘sense’ in your brain, most definitely comes across in your writing. A certain quality that enhances your writing style. Magic, weaving in and around your words.

Thank you Andrei.

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Apr 23Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

I liked very much the interview! The fact of finding what gives you true value and a sense of being at peace is very important in these days. Thank you to let us know such good people in your interviews 😊

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Apr 21Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

“Not to burn out, haha. That’s my main plan. I have a strange relationship with my actual work sometimes most of the time, and I know it can be harmful to my creative side.”

Ditto. So ditto.

You’re awesome Nathan!

Andrei, fun interview!

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Apr 21Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Thanks you Nathan and Andrei for this interview, it’s fantastic to have words from a writer we’ve admired on the hows and whys! Your love and gift of magic seeps into your stories Nathan… perhaps you don’t practice the physical as you’d like but in the lyrical… truly, we’ll just wow!

Burn out? It’s a risk we all seem to be taking here, in between life and family and jobs, let’s hope it’s a small one and the skirting around is easier than we think!

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Apr 17Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Nathan! I'm also planning to attempt to not burn out this year! Wishing you all the luck in the world with that 🫠 loved hearing a little more about how you're juggling the all things. Very much looking forward to more Brae ☄️

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Apr 13Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Nathan, I had no idea you were a magician! It all makes sense now. 🪄

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Wonderful questions and fascinating answers! Two Murakami references? 😉 Not surprised by that. What a wonderful way to reflect on your work as a writer and and to consider its place in your life as well, Nathan.

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Apr 13Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

I enjoyed this interview so much! Great job both of you! So warming, simple and full of the joy of writing and being on this creative path. I'm inspired!

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Apr 12Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Enjoyed this! Where's the audio version? :)

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Apr 12Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

This was so enjoyable from start to finish. Thanks for facilitating, Andrei. I like that your questions are tailor-made. And Nathan, I’m not familiar with your work but will certainly be checking it out! Which Murakami book do you recommend starting with?

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Apr 12Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Thanks both. Interesting and enjoyable interview.

I got the feeling Nathan was a cat man. Bonus.

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Apr 12Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Thanks guys, I thoroughly enjoyed reading through this. Looking forward to reading more from both of you! P.S. Nathan, you two make a beautiful couple, cheers to supportive significant others!

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Apr 12Liked by Andrei Atanasov, Nathan Slake

Thank you Andrei and Nathan. This was a very enjoyable interview. I felt I was there, listening in !

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