(Translated from German)

I have always been an observer, a questioner, a seeker. The ideas for my stories arise everywhere. My mind is constantly “working”: jogging isn't just fitness, it is creative work at the same time. While showering I'll come up with the wildest ideas or finally find “the word” I was looking for. I transfer pieces of an overheard conversation from strangers into ready to print pictures. Just sitting in front of my computer without touching the keyboard is important, since my thoughts need a lot of space before they settle down. Travelling to and discovering other places and cultures inspires me. Talking with people, having good, long conversations with family and friends enriches me, and is an important part of my life.

I am living with my husband and our two teenage sons in Atlanta, GA. Yoga belongs to my daily routine, giving me balance and endurance. When I am not writing I like to read. I am a passionate cook. Cooking inspires my writing, writing inspires my cooking (occasionally resulting in epic dinners). Sometimes I paint colorful, wild pictures to relax. I love movies, music and art, as well as good food and a glass of wine.