Anne Freytag

Author Germany

Anne Freytag studied International Management and graduated right into the economic crisis. After writing over a hundred job applications without success, she worked in a boutique, signed up for unemployment benefits, retrained as a graphic designer, and took poorly paid positions at various agencies as a career changer. Finally, she pursued her true dream: Since 2013, she has dedicated herself completely to writing. Her young adult novels have earned her multiple literature prize nominations (including two consecutive nominations for the German Youth Literature Prize) and several awards (including the Bavarian Arts Promotion Prize for Literature). Anne Freytag lives and works in Munich. "Lügen, die wir uns erzählen" is her literary debut.

7 sense-ible questions for Anne

1) Eye delight - Your favourite views, sights or reads? Colours, books, movies?
Favorite view: Vastness/sea/beach or: forest/deciduous trees/narrow wild paths/rustling leaves/blue patches of sky between the treetops
Reading selection: 'What You Can See From Here' – Mariana Leky; 'Big Magic' – Elizabeth Gilbert; 'Wedding People' – Alison Espach; 'The Paper Palace' – Miranda Cowley Heller; 'The Creative Act' – Rick Rubin; 'The Last Flight' – Julie Clark; 'Real Life' – Adeline Dieudonné
Colors: Pastel tones in the sky, pink and blue and delicate; with flowers strong colors: pink, orange, red; At home: wooden floors, warm colors, with splashes of color in between: pillow covers, candles.

2) Close to the skin - What are your favourite feels/things to touch?
Cozy fabrics, soft, warming wool, smooth bedding in summer; warm water, sauna, the feeling after exercise; closeness with people.

3) Balance - What puts your life in balance?
Movement that's fun; meeting friends; time with family; being outdoors with my husband and my dog; traveling, new impressions, discovering things; swimming, watching tennis; going to the movies.

4) Scent cloud - Favourite odours/smells/perfumes?
I love the scent of orange; when working I often light my oil lamp – always with orange or grapefruit oil. I've been wearing a vanilla perfume for years, even though I often find vanilla too strong and sweet; I love the smell of the forest, the smell of the sea. The scent of herbs, the aroma of good food.

5) Tasty delights - Favourite tastes/flavours/food?
Here's the English translation:
Varies depending on the season – what always works is Italian food. Pasta and pizza. And ice cream in summer. Childhood memories..

6) Ear candy - Favourite songs, sounds and noises?
Too many songs. Sounds: The sound of leaves, breaking waves, autumn wind, rain, the dishwasher, my dog's calm breathing.

7) Favourite saying or quote
From my great-grandfather: "What I don't take care of, takes care of itself".