Maria Leventi Klerides

Maria Leventi Klerides was born in Nicosia, Cyprus.  She studied Economics and holds a master’s degree from the London School of Economics.  She worked at the Bank of Cyprus for 29 years holding a managerial position.   She was a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and a member of the Historical Archives Committee.

The book, entitled With eye color, is her first collection of short stories.   She excelled in literary competitions and her works are presented in collective publications.  In the Magic Pen Writing Contest for 2021, in the short story category, with the central theme Revolution Now organized by the Fantasy Festival, her short story “The Intervie” got the first prize.