BIOGRAPHY
- is presently studying in the master’s programme Sprachkunst (literature writing) at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, and before that in the bachelor’s programme translation and interpretation
- lives in Vienna after several years in Geneva
- teaches yoga and meditation
- translates from German to French and English as well as the other way round
- works with language, writes a lot of short stories and also not so short texts, some of which have already been published in anthologies and magazines for literature
- did just finalise a children’s book
- is currently writing the first novel
short bio, in a nutshell
Studied Transcultural Communication respectively Translation and interpretation in Vienna, Universtiät Wien, and Geneva, Université de Genève (French, English, German). Specialisation in literature translation. Bachelor’s degree in 2014.
In addition, internationally certified yoga teacher trainings (RYS 500 h).
Graduated from the literature academy in Leonding, year 2020/21.
Writes short stories as well as all kinds of texts, did recently finish writing a children’s book, and is currently working on the first novel.
Works as a freelance translator — basically in the field of theatre and arts — and as a yoga teacher.
Born in Lower Austria. Lives in Vienna since 2016, after several years in Geneva.
Work stipend for literature from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport, BMKÖS, 2022, for the first novel with the working title “Grenzwertig“.
Project stipend for literature from the City of Vienna, 2024, for the first novel “An der Grenze” (formerly “Grenzwertig”)
2nd winner, FM4 Wortlaut, 2024, theme: “Versprechen”, with the text “Auf meiner Insel”.
Co-editor of the literature magazine Jenny#12.
Literary publications, so far, amongst others in: Die Rampe, &Radieschen, Etcetera, DUM, FM4 Wortlaut-Buch