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Reading/talk at the AIWC Geneva on 02/02/2016 from 17h30

Reading/talk at the AIWC (11 route de Chêne 4th floor) on February 2, starting at 17:30. There will be a presentation of my new novel Recognitions and a talk about the possibly pre-determined role of people… READ MORE

Why is a first novel different?

I’ve been walking on air for the past few weeks as my first novel, Recognitions, will be out later this month. This will be my fourth published book, but because it is a novel, it feels… READ MORE

Politics and Spirituality for a balanced life

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/politics-spirituality-balanced-life-daniela-norris As a former diplomat, turned political writer, and with age and wisdom – inspirational author and speaker – I often get asked:how do politics and spirituality go together? And I usually answer: they go together… READ MORE

Autumn thoughts

This autumn has been very inspiring so far, with quite a bit of travel and meeting some new and magnificent people. From two soul sisters, through a fascinating group of nuns to an 80 year old… READ MORE

NY events

I am very excited to share these events in New York and New Jersey later this month, with the International Grief Council

On Dragonfly Wings and/or Collecting Feathers only $0.99 this month on amazon.com and .co.uk

If you’d like to read On Dragonfly Wings and/or Collecting Feathers, you can buy an ebook this month for only $0.99 (plus tax if applicable) as my publisher is running this great promo in preparation for… READ MORE

Breakfast with GWG – Geneva-Morges cruise / Le Livre sur Les Quais book festival

Eleven of us Geneva Writers Group authors will be reading from our work on a boat cruise from Geneva to Morges on Sunday, September 6, from 10:00-12:00. The boat, Lausanne, will leave from the quai de… READ MORE

Slow summer

Often, when someone or something is described as ‘slow’ it has a negative connotation. I recently came to realise that it is not so. Yes, we often talk about slowing down in this fast-paced world, savoring… READ MORE

Six writers at Books Books Books in Lausanne on 6/6

Six writers – representing the best in local writing – will be at the bookshop on 6th June. The writers will be talking about their books and the writing craft from 15.30. They are: Nancy Freund… READ MORE

Come and share some literary moments at Payot International in Geneva on April 9th, 2015

As part of the Geneva Writers Group, I’ll be reading alongside ten other authors and friends at Payot International in Geneva, on April 9th from 18h-20h. Come and join us for some moments of literary inspiration… READ MORE