Another friend introduced it to her circle in St. I started using this word in the late 80s, and for years in was an in-joke between me and my friends in Moscow. The word is perfect for a sneaky, fussy monster it even sounds like a little monster hissing. The word wyssun has origins in the Russian language, having to do with the verb “to poke out” and a couple of other verbs that are not so innocent. When you run through the snow, you compete not against other skiers but against the elements that are so much greater than you, and that is very exciting. I’ve been a skier all though my childhood, both cross-country and downhill. I grew up in Russia, skiing is what you do in winter, and the winter is nine months out of the year. Does skiing have a special significance to you? In the story the theme of skiing is very prominent.

I hope that as it stands now, Print In The Snow has something for both young and grown-up readers, just like The Hobbit had for me as a kid and still has today. As I grew, the story grew as well, and more serious elements emerged. When I started writing Print In The Snow, it was a humorous, light-hearted, almost parody-like story drawing on many of my childhood interests. What grew out of the fairy tale was The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and it’s definitely more than a bedtime story for little kids. The Hobbit was intended as a children’s story, but the world and the characters developed and took on a life of their own. Tolkien fan, I instinctively look to his books for inspiration and guidance. What is its intended audience in your own mind?īeing a devoted J.R.R.

Svetova, the author of The Green Hills trilogy Print In The Snow is a fairytale that enchants children and adults alike.

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Print in the Snow by E.V. Svetova