About Words and Stories
In general my art is the symbiosis of images and words. I am author and illustrator to a series of picture books – mostly for children but also specifically for the adult reader. I write columns, (Sorry, translation impossible!) atmospheric short stories or the ambitious undertaking of a complete novel. I enjoy giving lectures and do readings whereas my work in the field of scriptwriting is a matter of its own and is listed under "Filmmaking".
I would like to draw your attention to two works of mine, both published by the atp-Verlag, Cologne :
When Daddy Was Waltzing with the Candles
"Personally I regard this book as a present." (Bettina Busch, Eckhard Buschstiftung, Cologne 2013) A book for children of parents with mental illness unfortunately only available in German.
ISBN: 978-3-943064-03-2
Rosa’s World of Stone And Grey
In words and pictures, this story is aimed at adults suffering from acute depression and is written to prevent the worst from happening! It is not a substitute for visiting a doctor or a therapist.
Available in German under ISBN: 978-3-943064-18-6
Good Friends for Sure (Working Title)
The son of a friend in South Africa comes home from kindergarten and talks about a new friend. Asked whether the acquaintance is black or white of colour the child answers: “Oh, I will have to find out tomorrow!” In this regard this book might be redundant or rather something for the parents. Read more
„Idube“ and „Matti“
„Expressive images tell an equally strong message. Dare to live your dreams especially if they are colourful and different!” (Dr. Raphael Krämer, specialist on Child- and Juvenile Psychotherapy and Psychiatry) Read more
When Daddy Was Waltzing with the Candles
Kinder suchen nach Erklärungen für etwas, über das man nur mit Mühe reden kann – die schizophrene Erkrankung eines Elternteils. Vor diesem Hintergrund versteht sich das Buch als Einstieg in das so wichtige Gespräch. Read more
Rosa’s World of Stone And Grey
The swiss Filmmaker and author Rolf Lyssy writes in his foreword: “In this condition, in which nothing can reach you, in which you are trapped in leaden loneliness, Kalle and Rosa occur. And they blast the iron chain that locks up your heart in a deadly embrace.” Read more
Delusional Diaries (Working Title)
Four people with scizophrenia. Read more
Occasional Heroes (Working Title)
The project was meant to portray and celebrate people who surround me, who have outstanding stories to tell. It has a political dimension because we all are living history. Read more
Literature
A novel has been completed and now I have to find an agent or a matching publishing house. Another story is in labor. Writing is no candy mountain – such is marketing. Read more