Maria Reva

Maria Reva, a Ukrainian-Canadian author celebrated for her longlisted novel Endling, discusses her unique blend of absurdist fiction and wartime themes. She shares how her family's immigration shaped her narrative and the significance of 'endling'—both scientifically and emotionally. Maria explains the role of snails in her story and how the Ukraine invasion influenced her manuscript. With insights on dark humor and metafictional techniques, she reveals her creative process, including Scrivener's invaluable features for navigating complex character arcs.