Deniz Eldam
Fiction Writer — Turkey
denizsaatkayaeldam@hotmail.com · denizeldam.com
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Deniz Eldam is a Turkish fiction writer and the author of two short story collections, Bunu Kimseye Anlatma and Gözlerin Karanlığa Alışınca, both published by Notos Kitap. Her first children's book, Alp Para Biriktiriyor, illustrated by Yusuf Tansu Özel, was published by Meraklı Tilki Kitaplığı in 2026. Her fiction explores the hidden lives of families, the relationship between human beings and the natural world, and the ways guilt, memory, and folklore quietly shape ordinary lives. She is currently working on her first novel, The Things We See.
Books
Alp Para Biriktiriyor — Illustrated children's book, Meraklı Tilki Kitaplığı
2026
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.
Education
Yıldız Technical University
B.Sc. in Chemistry
Languages
Turkish (Native) • English (Working proficiency)
References
Available upon request.