Natalie Kikić is a Croatian American speculative fiction writer who grew up on stories of her parents’ lives in the former Yugoslavia. She holds a Bachelor’s in Slavic Languages & Literatures from the University of California, Berkeley and her work explores Balkan folklore, belonging, and hauntings, both ghostly and romantic.

When not writing, Natalie can typically be found wrapped in a blanket with a cup of chai, meticulously planning her next travel itinerary, or listening to Taylor Swift on repeat. Originally from California, she currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband and two polydactyl cats.

(Kikić is pronounced Kee-kitch)

Natalie is represented by Elizabeth Pratt at Trellis Literary Management.