Special Feature: The Tribe of Vimar Highlighted on Wrote a Book’s Author Spotlight

Dear readers,

I’m thrilled to share an exciting milestone for The Chronicles of Krythar project: the international platform Wrote a Book has featured me and The Tribe of Vimar in an official Author Spotlight!

It was a wonderful opportunity to dive into the origins of the story and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the worldbuilding for sci-fi enthusiasts around the globe.

In the interview, we discussed several key aspects of the novel:

  • The genesis of Krythar: How WWII heavy armor design (like the British Tortoise super-heavy tank) helped inspire a frozen world on the outer edge of its star's habitable zone.

  • The translation process: The delicate work of self-translating from Italian to English, ensuring the visceral prose and atmospheric rhythm remained fully intact.

  • Characters and influences: Atran’s complex journey, Shala’s unexpected rise in the story, and the historical/literary figures that shaped this universe—from Frank Herbert to historian Alessandro Barbero.

You can read the full feature directly on Wrote a Book at this link:

🔗 Read the Author Spotlight on Wrote a Book

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to follow the journey across the Sea of Darkness. More lore updates and content are coming soon!


The Tribe of Vimar book cover

The Tribe of Vimar by Alfredo Borioni Farinelli

On a frozen world, a tribe worships an ancient war machine as a god. Hard sci-fi, worldbuilding and dark polar survival.

Available now in Kindle and Paperback editions →

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