welcome to the gig.

iryna somkina is an author based in kyiv, ukraine. she is a best small fiction nominee. iryna mostly sticks to the truth because if she could actually make things up, they’d be way more exciting. for now, she’s just here for the writing and the occasional air-fried experiment.

publications

2025
CNF
gone lawn — the change of weather (best small fiction nomination)
livina press — the shelf behind the ceiling
anmly — the last tomatoes
star 82 review — blue bars, orange bottle
the literary underground — three ways of being poor
heavy feather review — if, then

2026
CNF
hawkeye — the third language
the gorko gazette — plan b
don't submit — the debut
the gorko gazette — a gorko gazette borsch
ink in thirds — intro-outro
citywide lunch — i never told you what i did in donetsk
the gorko gazette — satisfaction delivered
the gorko gazette — the total attrition protocol: a training guide for the inevitable
bull — twelve pack
serious lit — violet sandals
some words — almost something

POETRY
soon....

REVIEWS
the michigan city review of film — chongqing pink (2026) dir. chris freedman, z.h. gill, and devin morgan