Dee Lestari is one of Indonesia’s bestselling and critically acclaimed authors. Born in 1976, she began her writing career with the serial novel Supernova in 2001. The popular series achieved immediate cult status with Indonesian readers.
Dee has published ten books in total. The original version of Paper Boats, Perahu kertas, was the first digital novel in Indonesia that readers could subscribe to from their mobile phones. It was printed in 2009 and was made into a movie that became a national blockbuster and marked Dee’s debut as a screenplay writer.
Dee also has had an extensive music career as a pop star in Indonesia and has released several albums. In her spare time, she writes songs for other renowned Indonesian artists.
For the latest information about Dee’s releases and future books, visit www.deelestari.com. Chat with her on Twitter @deelestari.
