Koraly Dimitriadis named finalist in American Book Fest Fiction Awards

Los Angeles, United States. Cypriot Australian writer and performer Koraly Dimitriadis has been named a finalist in the short stories category of the American Book Fest Fiction Awards for her debut collection, The Mother Must Die.

The collection has strong links to Cyprus, where it was launched in 2025 with support from the deputy culture ministry.

Cyprus launch

The Cyprus launch featured award-winning writers Constantia Soteriou and Erini Loucaides.

The book’s cover, illustrated by Dimitriadis’ daughter, depicts a woman walking into the sea in Limassol.

Themes of migration and identity

Dimitriadis, whose family originates from Cyprus, frequently explores migration, identity and the Cypriot diaspora in her writing.