Her first novel Koža iz bombaža (Cotton Skin), published in 2007, was awarded the Best Debut Novel by the Union of Slovenian Publishers.
Tema esimene romaan „Koža iz bombaža” („Cotton Skin”), mis avaldati 2007. aastal, valiti Sloveenia Kirjastajate Liidu poolt parimaks debüütromaaniks.