The Snow Melted in August
“I should’ve stayed, I should’ve stayed…” echoes in Janina’s mind. Surrounded by the pulsating energy of a festival crowd, she stands frozen, receiving the news that changes her life forever.
Just a few months earlier, Janina found herself amidst the chaos of Raman’s room, snorting an unknown drug from his desk. She couldn’t believe that after nearly a decade of being a fan of his band, she was now in the circle everyone yearned to be part of. Yet for Janina, it wasn't Raman’s popularity that drew her in. It was the deep, unsettling darkness in his soul, a sense of danger that both terrified and enticed her.
This is a story about searching for a way out of the dullness of human existence and chasing the thrilling rollercoasters on its flip side.
This story is not about Janina, it’s about Raman.
About
Aldona Martynenka was born and raised in Minsk, Belarus. Growing up in a family of writers, she inherited a deep passion for writing, which began with school writing competitions and essay publications, eventually leading to a career in journalism and non-fiction writing. Influenced by her father, a journalist and music critic, Aldona developed a deep connection with the local music scene, gaining insight into the lives of artists and their behind-the-scenes stories.
Her debut novel, The Snow Melted in August, draws inspiration from her personal experiences with loss and drug abuse among loved ones.
Currently residing in Stockholm, Sweden, Aldona works as a product manager while continuing to pursue her passion for writing and working on her next book.