Danijela Crljen

Danijela Crljen is a writer, marina manager, and educator whose work spans literature, business, and academia. Her debut novel, The Fear of Blackberries, was published in 2021 and is currently preparing for its fourth edition. Recognized for its literary significance, the novel has been included in the reading list for Croatian high schools. Her second book, Ten Thousand Steps, was released in November 2024. In addition to her novels, she has co-authored two story collections: Labour Market (2023) and Women Writers Choose (2024). She is also a marina manager as well as a faculty member at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT Croatia), where she teaches courses in business planning and luxury service.