It was pitch dark in the room and the middle of the night. I was lying in my wooden crib. I was probably three years old. “Mama”, I called out, “Mama…”. I was afraid. I was afraid of the dark, of being alone. “Mama!” Nobody came. I could barely recognize a cupboard and the curtains […]
Wouldn’t it be nice to find joy in writing? I remember I was sitting in school at the back in the corner close to the windows and I was trying so hard to write a nice essay for my German teacher. I didn’t succeed. Does this resonate with you? My teacher was never happy with […]
Have you ever thought about writing your book and your own story? I guess, you have. But then you gave up this idea again because self-doubts started popping up. Am I good enough in writing? At school, your teacher told you that you are not good at grammar or writing an essay. But an inner […]
It has been an Indian woman living in Switzerland, who introduced me to Deepak Chopra’s meditation circle, half a year ago. Since then, I’m doing my 20 minutes of guided meditation every day – a thing, which I dreamt at least 20 years of, but which I never succeeded in. Why? I got so much […]
I can hardly believe it, but it’s real: my second children’s book is printed and waits to be shipped to Switzerland. “Leonard and Lea” is the continuation of “Leonard and Loulou”, but you might read it first and you won’t miss anything of the whole story. In this book, Leonard doesn’t only have a cat […]
My first reading close to my Swiss hometown: all 30 chairs at the Bistro Bechandra in Elgg were taken. What are the most touching moments during the readings of children’s books? My very special moments are when small girls and boys start telling things like about a cat, who came to their house, who did […]
Encouraging people to write their books My first meeting with over 30 Swiss female writers gave me a lot of inspiration. I’ve been writing since I am 12 or 13. I filled up many journals with my thoughts, and I always dreamt of writing a book. But, and this is something which I discovered this […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 24 1 pm in the kitchen while cleaning the dishes Big boy: “When did you shower last?”Little boy: “Why are you asking?”Big boy: “Well, you smell!”Little boy: “None of your business!”Big boy: “And look at your hair style!”Little boy: “Anything wrong with my hair?”Big […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 23 16.15 am after school Little boy: “Did you listen to what mom said?”Big boy: “No… why?”Little boy: “Don’t disturb me…”Big boy: “Oh… poor you… you’re feeling disturbed…”Little boy: “Yes… I said stop…”Big boy: “Oh… yes, I heard that. What’s your problem?”Little boy: “I have […]
Conversation between brothers: Scene 22 4.10 p.m. on a holiday afternoon Big boy: “Who is your girl-friend?” Little boy: “I don’t have any girl-friend.” Big boy: “What? Are you sure?” Little boy: “Sure enough.” Big boy: “But who’s writing you messages?” Little boy: “You’re so curious.” Big boy: “Tell me!” Little boy: […]