Moving in Times of Corona

Moving in Times of Corona

Moving in Times of Corona   “Shit, I forgot to call the moving guys.” In case you are wondering, three o’clock in the morning is not a good time for this thought, in particular not the day before you were supposed to move. But then, this is the “move that...
It changes everything…

It changes everything…

It changes everything… The door closed without a sound behind the mother and child. The woman looked after them, her expression pensive – pensive enough that she first did not react when one of her friends suggested that they collect the children and start...
Clean Romance – what is it

Clean Romance – what is it

  Clean Romance- what is it and why does it sell (or not sell)? Clean romance, often also called wholesome or sweet romance has increased in popularity immensely over the last decade.  However, that trend has been significantly stronger in the US. Why is this the...
First Lines to Hook Your Reader

First Lines to Hook Your Reader

First Lines to Hook Your Reader It is said that you have twenty seconds to hook your reader – the time it will take then to open the book and read the first paragraph. I think that is optimistic. In my experience it is the first line that will determine the fate...
A promise for tomorrow

A promise for tomorrow

Tomorrow I will be a better mother.. I promise you When I am impatient I promise you I will be a better mother tomorrow.Tomorrow I will be a better mother, I promise you When I forget to make the bottle on time I promise you I will be a better mother tomorrow Tomorrow...
Self-Image in Successful Women

Self-Image in Successful Women

A few weeks back, Rebecca Adlington, a prominent swimmer and UK olympic medal holder, broke into tears on the topic of body image. The result: a surprised outcry regarding the body image problems of successful women. Why do women, so blatantly at the top of their game...
Violence against Women

Violence against Women

I first had intended to write about the question of body image in successful women – but then I realised today is the international day for the Elimination Of Violence Against Women. So my plan changed. In the end, this blog post has become a plea for empathy,...