One of Turkey s bestselling and most beloved authors, with more than ten million copies of her books sold, Ayse Kulin is known for captivating stories about human endurance. In 2011, Forbes Turkey declared her the country s top-earning author. In addition to penning internationally bestselling novels, she has also worked as a producer, cinematographer, and screenwriter for numerous television shows and films. A mother to four sons, she lives in Istanbul.