Show Notes
Get ready to be transported to a world where Greek mythology, urban fantasy, and romance collide as we chat with author Kika Hatzopoulou about her debut novel, THREADS THAT BIND, described by Hatzopoulou as a “fantasy noir about a descendent of the Greek Fates, using her skills to work as a detective in a half-sunken post-apocalyptic city.” Listen in as we unravel the inspirations behind Hatzopoulou's inventive world-building, celebrate the importance of “casual queerness” in stories, learn how her love of the “fated/soul mates trope” has evolved as an adult, and so much more. It was an absolute joy talking to Kika and this interview is not to be missed.
And if you haven’t already picked up your own copy, Threads That Bind is available now!
Other books mentioned by Kika in this episode:
- Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
- Bitterthorn by Kay Dunn
- Lore by Alexandra Bracken
- Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
- Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
- Fallen by Lauren Kate
Guest:
Kika Hatzopoulou writes stories for all ages, filled with lore and whimsy. Her debut YA fantasy novel, Threads That Bind, arrives in May 2023 from Razorbill in the US and Puffin in the UK. She is the author of several short stories, including anthologies such as Game On and Firsts and Lasts. She holds an MFA in writing for children from the New School and works in foreign publishing. She currently splits her time between London and her native Greece, where she enjoys urban quests and gastronomical adventures while narrating entire book and movie plots with her partner.
You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @kikahatzopoulou and on her website kikahatzopoulou.com.
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