Yuliia Olehivna Cherninka (born March 16, 1983, Lviv) is a Ukrainian writer and journalist. She graduated from a pedagogical college (music teacher, bandura) and sang in an academic choir, then completed journalism studies in 2015. She worked as a reporter and editor. She debuted in 2010 with her sister via the novel “The Manor of Corrupted Souls”. Since then, she has published mystical novels, a poetry collection, a children’s adventure series, and the urban noir “Barni 613” (2024).
🎶 Her childhood was shaped by music – and it remains her creative foundation. 👯 She debuted with her sister, showing that creativity runs in the family. 🔮 Her novels are mystical, filled with tension and secrets. 📚 Her children’s adventure books are beloved by youth and parents alike. 🌆 Barni 613 marks a noir urban turn in her literary work. 🏆 Her books regularly appear in “Book of the Year” rankings, a testament to her skill. 💬 She believes a quality book will always outshine a smartphone – reflective of her passion for literature. 💡 Her characters are part-fairy, part-real – easy for readers to empathize with. 🌟 She writes not just to tell stories, but to shape a generation through empathy and wisdom. 🤣 Funny: she admits she’s never read Harry Potter – and doesn’t see it as a crime.