Nicholas Kotar is an author, translator (Russian / English) and teacher who's writing is inspired by Russian fairy tales. Perhaps his best known work is the Raven Son series of epic fantasy based on the Russian fairy tale Prince Ivan and the Grey Wolf. He has been featured on podcasts such as Ancient Faith Radio and the Symbolic World and is a father, deacon, and home school teacher.

Join Heers and Kotar for a winding conversation covering topics like the fool in culture, the narratives we inhabit and our culture undergoing change. This episode is one you don't want to miss as Kotar helps us understand the importance of narrative and balance in our lives.

Links:

• Nicholas Kotar Homepage
• In A Certain Kingdom Podcast by N. Kotar
• Laurus, E. Vodolazkin

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