Muge DirerIt took me two years to write the original Turkish version of Desert Rose, and then I made a sudden decision to translate it into English to reach a broader audience. That's when the real challenge- began. As an English language lecturer at public university for 21 years, I thought it would be a breeze. But I was mistaken.It took me countless days, sleepless nights, endless weeks, and almost another two years to finalize the translation, given the extensive length of my work. English sparked new inspiration, leading me to add new sections and omit others, so it's not exactly the same as the Turkish version. I utilized every online resource available to refine my work, and AI became my best friend for proofreading during this period. And I'm proud to announce that the rap song "Pa" featured in my novel was created by AI.I'm a mother of a 6-year-old and 15 dogs, living in Istanbul, and still working at the university. All I truly want is for my story to be read. I hope you enjoy it. Read More Read Less