Halil Ibrahim BalkasHalil İbrahim Balkaş was born in 23 November 1946 in Kaş. He was graduated from the Faculty of Economics. He retired from TRT after working as a commentator and reporter in the same corporation for thirty years. He lives in Antalya. Helikes solitude, trekking and music. He is not fond of eating, but tea and coffee seem like the favor of life for him. He likes reading and writing. Before starting to write, he usually listens to the songs he keeps on listening recently. He likes poem. He memorizes the ones he likes. He likes to read them on his own; but sometimes to his friends. On the short article introducing himself in his web-page, he writes: Life passes. When I close my eyes to this world one day, my memories and writings will remain as intrinsic for a period of history. I know someone will read them and I will live in them. He has a daughter and two grandchildren. They live abroad; in France. Published Books: The Children of Seven Climates 1. Even if a bestseller as a children's book; it is actually for adults. Stars will Shine: Science fiction. Futuristic novel. Violinist, the Murderer: Science fiction - Crime Novel Once Upon a Time... Gömbe: A Narrative Autobiographical Study. New Unpublished Book: Two Solutions: Literary Councils and Thoughts on Novel Writing. Read More Read Less