Panio Gianopoulos Biography

(Author)

Birthday: July 7, 1975 (Cancer)

Born In: United States of America

Panio Gianopoulos is a Greek-American author. His stories, essays and poetries have appeared in various magazines and newspapers including ‘Details’, ‘Glamour’, ‘Tin House’, ‘Nerve’, ‘Salon’, ‘The Hartford Courant’, ‘The Journal News’, ‘Northwest Review’, ‘The Rattling Wall’, ‘The Brooklyn Rail’ and ‘The Los Angeles Review of Books’. A former editor of Bloomsbury, Panio has also appeared in a few documentaries, films and series like ‘Author: The JT LeRoy Story’, ‘The Cult of JT LeRoy’ and ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’. He is also a trained martial artist and an occasional runner who likes to keep himself nice and fit. Panio Gianopoulos is the author of the famous book, ‘How to Get into Our House and Where We Keep the Money’ and the novella, ‘A Familiar Beast’, which is one of Amazon’s best books and an indie best seller. Panio is the recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship. At present, he is serving as the Editorial Director of the publishing house, Heleo.
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Quick Facts

Age: 49 Years, 49 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Molly Ringwald (m. 2007)

children: Adele Georgiana Gianopoulos, Mathilda Ereni Gianopoulos, Roman Stylianos Gianopoulos

Novelists Short Story Writers

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

More Facts

education: University of Massachusetts Amherst

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    What are some notable works by Panio Gianopoulos?

    Panio Gianopoulos is known for his works such as the novel "How to Get into Our House and Where We Keep the Money" and his short story collection "A Familiar Beast."
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    Where can I find Panio Gianopoulos' writing?

    Panio Gianopoulos' writing can be found in various literary magazines and journals, including The New York Times, Tin House, and The Gettysburg Review.
  • 3

    What is Panio Gianopoulos' writing style?

    Panio Gianopoulos is known for his evocative and lyrical writing style, often exploring themes of family, identity, and memory in his works.
  • 4

    Has Panio Gianopoulos received any literary recognition for his work?

    Panio Gianopoulos has received critical acclaim for his writing, with his works being featured in notable anthologies and receiving positive reviews from literary critics.
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    How does Panio Gianopoulos approach storytelling in his works?

    Panio Gianopoulos often employs a blend of humor, introspection, and keen observation in his storytelling, creating narratives that are both thought-provoking and engaging.
Writing Style & Major Works
Most of the characters of Panio’s novels and stories display extreme traits. They are either volatile or exhibit the traits of that of a sadist. Over the years, he has also sketched characters that look quiet and calm from outside, while undergoing torturous mindset on the inside. During the course of his writing career, Panio has made these kinds of characters his own.
A Familiar Beast: ‘A Familiar Beast’ is the story of a man who is disgraced while struggling to overcome the aftermath of his divorce, as he searches for redemption. Out of desperation and loneliness, he goes on a hunting trip with a friend who he hadn’t seen since high school, and the book follows their strange and comic weekend.
How to Get Into Our House and Where We Keep the Money: This is basically a collection of two stories that revolve around female protagonists. Panio has constructed the female characters in a sensitive manner. While sketching the female characters, Panio’s wife too, had contributed with her valuable inputs.
Luxury: This novel is about four women named Maude, Emma, Kara and Paige who hate each other.
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Film Appearances
To date,Panio has appeared in two films and in a TV series.Thefilms, ‘Author: The JT LeRoy Story’ released in 2016 and ‘The Cult of JT LeRoy’ released in 2014, had himplaying himself. In the former, Panio was seen reading excerpts and sharing his views on the protagonist, JT LeRoy, a fictional writer created by American author Laura Albert.
Personal Life
Panio was born on 7th July 1975 and was brought up in Massachusetts. He is of American-Greek descent. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a major in Literature. He holds a management degree from Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.
Panio married actress and author, Molly Ringwald, in 2007. The couple has three children – Mathilda Ereni, Roman Stylianos and Adele Georgiana. Panio and Molly have been married for a decade now and their relationship is as strong as ever.
Editorial and Review Works
Delivery, a short story
The Daniel Craig Walk-Out Emergency Kit by Thomas Horton
Meatball Day, Tales from a Family Restaurant
How I Became the Youngest Child Laborer in the History of Our Town
Philip Roth: A eulogy for a living man
Mighty Joe
Facts About Panio Gianopoulos
Panio Gianopoulos is a talented writer who has contributed to notable publications such as The New York Times and The Paris Review.
He is known for his unique perspective and creative storytelling, which has garnered him a loyal following among readers.
Outside of his writing pursuits, Gianopoulos is a dedicated advocate for literacy and education, often volunteering his time to support literacy initiatives in his community.
In his free time, Panio Gianopoulos enjoys exploring the great outdoors and is an avid hiker who finds inspiration in nature for his writing.
Gianopoulos is also a lover of music and can often be found attending live concerts and music festivals, showcasing his eclectic taste in music genres.

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