Insights
Stories behind the story. Conversations, writing, and the work that shaped A Country Called Brooklyn.
Featured
A glimpse into the world behind A Country Called Brooklyn.
Walking Backwards
A short documentary reel exploring how the Kanun shaped the world that led to my sister’s murder.
I Pleaded. I Waited. I Married.
A personal essay exploring my struggle to understand fate, free will, and the answers that appear in the silence.
Writings
Fragments of memory, culture, and the search for truth — exploring honor, silence, faith, and self-awareness.
PUBLISHED
“It Was Me” (Parts 1 & 2)
Mr. Beller’s Neighborhood — Story of the Week
It was me, the girl standing in front of the Krusa — the wedding party — wearing a wedding dress. How did it happen? What went wrong?
“A Woman is a Sack Made to Endure”
KNOT Magazine — Fall Issue 2022
FROM THE BOOK
REFLECTIONS
Future essays and personal reflections — coming soon.
Events
Readings, salons, and live appearances. Come hear the story in person.
JUL
17
2026
PANACEA · NEW YORK CITY
Ideasmyth Salon — Stories on Stage
A live storytelling performance featuring a reading from A Country Called Brooklyn.
Interviews
Conversations that deepen the story behind A Country Called Brooklyn.
PODCAST
Luan Bexheti Podcast
A conversation about writing A Country Called Brooklyn and the difficult choices that came with telling the truth while staying in my sister’s children’s lives.