Povey Balkanski

My name is Nikolay. I was born in 1977, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Pòvey Balkanski (A Whiff of Balkan Air) is the pen-name I use in my fiction literature endeavours.

I graduated in computer engineering and I work in software development. I have not yet reached that stage of my artistic career where I’d be able to afford to not work 9 to 5 but spend my days at home staring at the blank sheet of paper. Perhaps the reason for this is I rarely devote time to literature. I only write when I’m in the mood, and my interests lie chiefly in the spheres of science fiction and fantasy adventure. I try to make my work as little socially committed as possible. I don’t know how well I manage to do this.

My other hobbies include hiking in the mountains and watching films. The latter surely has a significant impact on my writing and is another reason why I find it difficult to label myself a writer.