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    … and the winner is … me …

    18. March 2014 /

    And what was it like? It was great. Exhausting, but quite overwhelming. Last week, I went to Leipzig Book Fair. I only tend to go to big fairs, when I have something to do there. Just strolling from booth to booth would be a little too tedious for me. But this year, I really could not complain. Four readings. A Meet & Greet with literary bloggers at the Heyne (Random House) stand. An interview with a nice blogger couple. And several visits to my agent, who this time had his own booth. The big news, however, is: I won the SERAPH – Best Book 2014 ! Together with Oliver Plaschka , who was also was nominated, I sat in the audience and waited for the decision. I really did not believe I would win the award. Accordingly, I was pretty speechless when “Schwingen aus Stein” (Wings of Stone) was announced…

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    3. March 2014 /

    And here is a small preview of my endeavours planned for the Leipzig Book Fair: I shall have my first reading on Thursday, March 13, at 12:30 a.m. reading from “Schwingen aus Stein” (Wings of Stone) Fantasy Reading Island , Hall 2, Stand H309/K309 Also, on the same day there will be the SEARPH award ceremony with a (surprise) reading by the two winners. Since I made it to the shortlist, I will of course be there, sitting around nervously. You may keep your fingers crossed. SERAPH Awards Ceremony 2014 13 March 2014 | 17:00 – 18:00 h Awards for the best fantasy novels and novel newcomer of the year and awarding the SERAPH Location : Reading island Fantasy hall 2, booth H309/K309 SERAPH Award winner reading at Stadtwerke Leipzig 13 March 2014 | 20:00 Location: Stadtwerke, Energie- und Umweltzentrum , Katharinenstraße 17 , 04109 , Leipzig ( center )…

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