Deniz Eldam
Fiction Writer — Turkey
denizsaatkayaeldam@hotmail.com · denizeldam.com
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Turkish fiction writer and author of two short story collections published by Notos Kitap. Her fiction explores the hidden lives of families, the relationship between humans and the natural world, and the quiet ways in which guilt, memory, and folklore shape ordinary lives. She is currently working on her first novel, The Things We See.
Books
Gözlerin Karanlığa Alışınca — Short story collection, Notos Kitap
2025
Bunu Kimseye Anlatma — Short story collection, Notos Kitap
2022
Awards
AltKitap Short Story Award — for “Musa'nın Eli”
2021
Selected Publications
Short fiction published in Notos, Sözcükler, Öykü Gazetesi, Trendeki Yabancı, and Oggito.
Literary Experience
Creative Writing Workshop with Semih Gümüş
2019 – Present
Ongoing participant in an intensive literary fiction workshop.
René Yazıevi
- Interviewed contemporary Turkish authors.
- Published literary reviews.
- Facilitated a six-week creative writing workshop.
Current Projects
The Things We See — Literary novel in progress.
Alp Para Biriktiriyor — Children's book (forthcoming).
Education
Yıldız Technical University
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Languages
Turkish (Native) • English (Working proficiency)
References
Available upon request.