Maria A. Karamitsos

Maria A. Karamitsos is a journalist, author, and poet. She's the founder & former publisher/editor of WindyCity Greek magazine and former associate editor & senior writer for The Greek Star newspaper. Maria also contributes to NEO magazine and TripFiction. Her work has been published in The Magic of Us-A Moms Who Write Poetry Anthology, The Pen Poetry Magazine, Voices of Hellenism Literary Journal, Highland Park Poetry, GreekCircle magazine, The National Herald, GreekReporter, Harlots Sauce Radio, Women.Who.Write, KPHTH magazine, XPAT Athens, and more. Maria has contributed to two books: Greektown Chicago: Its History, Its Recipes and The Chicago Area Ethnic Handbook. She's currently working on a novel. www.mariakaramitsos.com
Greece travel memoir to be showcased in Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival event in NSW

Greece travel memoir to be showcased in Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival event in NSW

Prestigious Words on the Waves Writers’ Festival book launch program to feature ‘Repacking for Greece: A Mediterranean Odyssey’ by Australian…

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Sally Jane Smith's New Travel Memoir Takes Us Back to Greece

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2 months ago

HAWC Presents Author Jeffrey Siger in Chicago

Author of Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis Mystery Series to discuss his latest book, At Any Cost, a Thriller Set on…

3 months ago

Hellenic Film Society USA Names Maria C. Miles President

Jimmy DeMetro to Remain Active on the Board as President Emeritus   (more…)

4 months ago

Legacy of Chicago’s Greek American Community Services Preserved in New Book

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4 months ago

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Tony Kariotis Channels Viral “Ep Apagorevete” into Greece Media Empire

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Nicholas Gage To Talk ‘Greek Fire’ on Maria Callas’ 100th Birthday

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6 months ago

Award-winning Author Nektaria Anastasiadou Visits the US

Award-winning Author Nektaria Anastasiadou talks about her trip to the US and an upcoming event in New York on October…

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