A Conversation With Author Shelley Dark - Son Of Hydra

About this episode

In this episode, the hosts interview author Shelley Dark about her novel Son of Hydra and the historical inspirations behind it.

Send us Fan Mail Shelley Dark is back on Baklava and Banter! In this brand-new episode, we sit down once again with the acclaimed author to dive into the history, mystery, and inspiration behind her powerful new novel, Son of Hydra. From the turbulent world of Ghikas Voulgaris to the blend of Greek and Australian history woven through her storytelling, Shelley takes us behind the scenes of her creative process—what sparked the book, the research that shaped it, and the emotional threads...

People in this episode

Hosts: Soto, Petraki

Guest: Shelley Dark

Topics covered

• author interview
• creative process
• historical fiction
• Greek history
• Australian history
• literary inspiration

Keywords

• Shelley Dark
• Son of Hydra
• historical fiction
• Greek history
• Australian history
• creative process
• literary inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Son of Hydra

Places: Greece, Australia

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