When family history becomes inspiration
While promoting my autobiographical novel: «The Master of Secret Victories, one of my Facebook posts attracted the attention of a mature blonde woman, and we even agreed on a «palm tree» in publishing patronage. But as I thought about it, I realised that I wanted to do something different. One of the chapters of my […]
Read morePATRONAGE IS THE RIGHT OF PRIORITY
In the history of culture, it has always been an honor to be the first. The first to believe in an idea. The first to contribute to what will become history. Today I want to lift the curtain: One of the first patrons has already received the status of “Honorary Patron of the First Edition.” […]
Read more“Patronage in Literature Is the Art of Worthy Participation”
In today’s cultural business, the role of patrons cannot be overstated. Yet financial support is only a part of the story. What truly matters is how we honour the individual who chooses to stand beside your project. Today, I had a remarkable conversation with an extraordinary lady. She didn’t merely wish to contribute—she wanted her […]
Read moreSauvignon Blanc and TikTok filters: how a sommelier-collector searched for his muse on Lvivska Square
Kyiv, Lvivska Square. Mike de Peyrac, a certified wine connoisseur, a chosen ambassador of delicate aromas and aged aftertastes, looked more like a tired lumberjack after a night’s duty that day. The night without sleep left me in a state of half-zombie sommelier. But a business meeting was coming up, and I couldn’t afford to […]
Read morePolubotko’s gold: Legend or Reality?
The story of the gold allegedly left behind by Ukrainian Hetman Pavlo Polubotok has been a source of controversy and interest for researchers, politicians, and ordinary citizens for over 300 years. In 1723, anticipating his arrest, Polubotok allegedly deposited 200,000 gold coins in an English bank at 7.5% per annum. In his will, he stated […]
Read more«The Seven Wonders of Antiquity, The Third is the Grapevine»
April 21, 2022 is the fifty-seventh day since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The capital has been abandoned by 90% of the civilian population. The streets are blocked by the ruins of buildings, vehicles, and concrete walls. Hospitals are overcrowded. Rolf Holmbo, Head of EUAM Ukraine, speaking to Mike de Peyrac:«In the «big seven» of […]
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