From Development Work to Fiction | Lexington News

Denise Derya Brandt, former international development expert turned novelist, unveils her debut novel Istanbul Dreaming—a sweeping 1950s Istanbul tale of a rebellious seamstress chasing freedom and love. After years of writing in secret during downtime in Kentucky, she embraced fiction’s magic with the help of her writing group and publisher, crafting a rich story inspired by her parents’ lives. Set to launch September 29 with an audio edition and a VIP party October 2, Brandt is already plotting her next literary adventure—with memoirs or fiction still up for grabs—and invites readers to join her on this unforgettable journey. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cc1b6b58d9e39406