Zdravka Evtimova

b. 1959, is a Bulgarian author. She studied English philology in Bulgaria and the USA and translates novels and science fiction from American English. Her books have been translated into numerous languages, now a short story collection is also available for the first time in German. Recently published: Blood of a Mole (Maulwurfsblut), 2024.

Every time I read Zdravka’s stories I reflect on the power her female characters have, how unapologetic they are, how particularly corporeal they are while also giving the impression of otherworldliness. If there’s any kind of pixie dust on them, it’s outfitted with razor teeth and talons. Walt Disney wouldn’t know what he should do with them. That’s exactly why I love them.
Kelly Luce, Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading