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 hyperfixating on a new hobby. 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.