K. A. Teryna is an award-winning author, screenwriter, and illustrator. A number of her stories have been published in Russian SF magazines Esli, Mir Fantastiki, and others since 2008. An English translation of her story “Madam Felide Elopes” appeared at Podcastle. She lives in Moscow. The original Russian version of “Black Hole Heart” (“Чёрная дыра вместо сердца”) won the Golden Roscon award for Best Short Story in 2016.