Yoav Blum – Israeli novelist of the 21st century, author of The Coincidence Makers and The Odd Case of Gary Gace. His work blends philosophical fantasy, irony, and human warmth. A former computer programmer, he brings structure and precision into his fiction, exploring identity, free will, and the power of imagination.
📚 The Coincidence Makers was his international debut, translated into many languages. 💬 He compares writing to coding: “a program for the heart.” 🌍 His novels have been published across the US, Europe, and Latin America. 📖 Combines humour with metaphysical speculation. 🖼 Frequently invents “reality architects” – characters who literally create worlds. 🏆 His debut was hailed as an “Israeli answer to magical realism.” 👨💻 Worked in high-tech before committing to literature full-time. 📰 Also writes essays on culture and technology’s effect on humanity. 🙂 Funny note: as a teenager he was obsessed with superhero comics and drafted his own universe with detailed “instructions” – a seed of his future novels.