Olympia Panagiotopoulos

Born in Melbourne to Greek parents, Olympia Panagiotopoulos comes from a long line of storytellers who inspired

in her a love of folklore, myths and legends. Themes of identity and belonging are central to her writing and she is a strong advocate for celebrating bold female characters - in story and in everyday life. When she is not writing, Olympia can be found tending her garden and photographing the light through the fruit trees of Sunshine, Melbourne. Her debut memoir, Beneath the Fig Leaves, is a vibrant and compelling tribute to her heritage and parents' journey.