Derek Writes Fantasy
Derek Leman lives in the great city of Atlanta and writes fantasy set in a world like Mesopotamia. He loves being a Realtor, but would love even more being a literary powerhouse with multiple movie deals. His only ask is that you would buy copies for all of your friends (and colleagues, and family, and distant cousins). He works hard on his fiction, with a firm commitment to wowing you and never, ever leaving you bored.
About Derek Leman
In case you missed it: Derek writes fantasy.
He didn't always. He spent nearly two decades meditating on a tall mountain in Tibet . . . okay, that's not true.
He used to work as a congregational rabbi (true) and wrote religious non-fiction (true). Now he's a Realtor in Atlanta who writes fiction to add meaning to his life. And not just any fiction. Derek writes fantasy. Oh, he already said that. And it's fiction set in a world like ancient Mesopotamia.
He's not one of those quick writers. Life and work leave him less time than he would like to work on his short stories and novels.
Coming in 2025, a short story collection: ONCE UPON A TIME IN HARAL. Some heroes are legends. Some stories are epic. Some myths were once true.
Slated for late 2025 or early 2026, the first novel in the world of Haral: THE SPEAR OF ELDAD. Eldad could retire and enjoy life on his estate by the canal in Ir-Makkal. But a mysterious seer gives him three tasks for "the god" and hints that big changes are coming.
Beyond that: You can reach out to Derek here to offer him TV and movie deals.