About Petya Minkova

I am a quester. I like to observe, research, search, write.
Petya Minkova

My Journey as an Author

I have been making an effort to write books since I was ten. Even though I had a degree in economics and finance, I found the tedium of being an accountant unbearable. For this reason, in 1995, I decided to take a risk and become a journalist.

At the time, the newspaper “168 Chasa” was a legend – it was the most authoritative and popular newspaper in the country. They advertised for an economic journalist, I was selected and I have been working there ever since. It was like a dream come true!

In 2012, I was promoted to Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “168 Chasa” newspaper.

Additionally, since 2018 I have been working as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Cosmos”, the oldest and most esteemed magazine for popular science, which is a great honor to me.

In 2014, I wrote and published my first book about the mythical Bulgarian chief of WW2 police Nikola Geshev, who many believed had been killed by the communists. The examination of his correspondence and his brother’s records revealed that he had been still alave after the communist coup of September 9, 1944.

In 2018, my documentary book on Kim Philby became one of the Top 5 bestsellers for several weeks.

The book was launched at G. S. Rakovski National Defense College in Sofia and was presented by Major-General Grudi Angelov, the Commandant of the College. After an interesting discussion with military experts, I organized a second launch at the National Library in Sofia for a broader audience. The book succeeded so greatly that two short films were shot to commemorate it. I was invitated to multiple television shows, and many articles widely discussed my story about Philby.

Owing to the book’s popularity, a second print of the Bulgarian edition is now being prepared.

Additionally, I am in the process of writing two new books that revolve around the idea of the super-intellect.

My Milestones

1998

My First Steps

First steps in investigative journalism, I started working for the “168 Chasa” newspaper (168 Hours in English).

2012

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

I was invited to be Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “168 Chasa”.

2014

My First Book

The release of my first book “Geshev ostava zhiv sled 9-ix-1944 g.” (Geshev Remains Alive After September 9, 1944).

2018

My Second Book

The reliese of my second book “Istinata za Kim Filbi” (The truth about Kim Philby).

2018

Cosmos Magazine

I was invited to be Deputy Editor-in-Chief of “Cosmos”, a magazine for popular science.

2022

CERN

36 hours at CERN with some of the most inspiring scientists in the world.

2022

Hello Space

I took part as a jury member in Hello Space, one of the most amazing popular science events in Bulgaria! The chief guest was Anna Fisher, NASA astronaut.