LATEST NEWS
The new novel by Val Robinia (the pen name of Vladimir Riabinin), Casa Iguana, is now available for purchase on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Nobles and other online marketplaces. Before making decision to buy you can read the first chapters for free to see whether it’s something that captures your interest.
This novel, written in the genre of Magical Realism, explores human nature through moral dilemmas, unwraps secrets of ancient civilizations, unfolds what lies behind shamanism, and shows how all of this still affects the modern world. It is a psychological thriller filled with twists and mysteries.
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WRITER'S BLOG
On my Writer’s Blog, I publish new short stories, explorations of fascinating facts and ideas, as well as thoughts and discussions on intriguing topics, all updated at least once a week. There is always something new that might spark your curiosity. |
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XITONIA
The second edition of Xitonia. The Fundamentals of Transformative Magic is almost ready. This is a non-fiction book that offers a different perspective on how our world functions. The main idea of my doctrine is that our world is conscious, which helps explain many natural phenomena and mysteries. |
NOVELS, SHORT STORIES & NON-FICTION
Where Magical Realism meets Conspiracy Fiction, Alternate History, and Science Fiction
For me, every novel, short story, or essay I work on is an opening into a hidden world, a chance to explore human nature, unexplained natural phenomena, and forgotten pages of history. It’s also an opportunity to better understand how everything in our society is interconnected and to catch glimpses of what the future may hold.
I’m fascinated by bizarre true stories and by the ways people behave in extraordinary situations. I love weaving such twists of fate into my writing. That’s my source of inspiration, and it’s what I enjoy sharing with my readers.
PAINTING & PHOTO
My artwork combines elements of Surrealism, Conceptual art, and Expressionism
Art at its core is a tool for transmitting information. Alongside spoken language, it became a vital element in the development of civilization and laid the groundwork for writing, which originated from artistic images - hieroglyphs and ideograms - that carried meaning. This is the principle I follow in my own paintings.
As I see it, technological progress is bringing an end to art as we once knew it. Its roles and purposes are changing. What art used to be no longer has a place in the modern world. But that does not mean art is dead. It means its mission and its very nature have evolved. Art is becoming a medium for declaring new ideas, new concepts, and new ways of thinking.
That is exactly what I strive to embody in my work.
XITONIA: THE THEORY OF TRANSFORMATIVE MAGIC
A scientific exploration of phenomena that modern science leaves unexplained
I am the creator of a philosophical system called Xitonia, or Transformative Magic. It is based on the idea that our universe is, and has always been, an intelligent formation. Everything within it, including life and consciousness, develops according to fundamental principles.
Xitonia is a practical system designed to activate the body’s inner resources to support good health and help live longer. It combines psychological practices with fitness techniques built on completely new principles.