"My name is Sevda. As long as I can remember, I've always had a pen in my fingers and endless sentences in my mind. In middle school, in the 7th grade, the second-place award I won at the provincial level transformed that small spark in my child's heart into a torch. Since then, I've never stopped; every book I've read, every new person who has entered my life has taught me something, preparing me for the final destination of this great journey."

For me, writing was about finally bringing that endless traveler within me to its destination. But life sometimes has a cruel habit of shattering our plans overnight.

February 6th... That night, not only the buildings, but everything I had put off until tomorrow, was buried under the rubble. In that moment when I felt the cold breath of death on my neck, when I realized my life was hanging by a thread, I understood something: procrastination is a betrayal of oneself.

I survived, but not as the old Sevda. After that shock, I clung to my pen even more tightly. If I were to leave this world one day, I wanted to leave behind a piece of me, a reflection of my soul. My book is my way of holding onto life; a victory I won against my fears. Now there is no more waiting, only writing and leaving a mark on eternity with that work."

About

Sevda graduated successfully from Kastamonu University's Primary School Teaching Department in 2016. Continuing her academic development, she completed her studies in the Law Department at Anadolu University. Her interest in education and passion for learning led her to pursue a master's degree in Lifelong Learning at Gaziantep University. Her writing journey began in middle school. From that time on, Sevda began expressing herself through her pen, writing short stories and winning awards in various competitions. While still in 7th grade, she participated in a competition in Manisa themed around International Women's Day on March 8th. Her story, focusing on the lives of village women, won second prize. This success reinforced her interest in the world of writing and marked a significant turning point in her literary journey. Over time, her writings appeared in various magazines and books. She particularly focused her writing on women and their presence in society. Her stories, inspired by real life, offered readers both a thought-provoking and inspiring perspective. On October 4, 2024, her first book, "Son Aldanış" (The Last Deception), which she completed with great effort, was published by KDY Publishing on Kitapyurdu. Her book offers readers a powerful narrative, centering on the pivotal moments and struggles in women's lives. Her story, "Meryem," is included in the four-book anthology "1 Woman 1 Story." She has been working as a classroom teacher in Gaziantep since 2016. While shaping young minds through her role as an educator, she also sheds light on social issues through her writing. Currently, she is excitedly working on a children's book that will be published soon. With this new work, she aims to touch the imaginations of young readers and open up brand new perspectives for them.