Meeting with Magdalena Witkiewicz.

Special meeting with Magdalena Witkiewicz was on October 29 2013 in Gdańsk [Poland] and I think that all people who there came there had a nice time.Yes, I'm sure of it.

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Many of you is saying now: ok nice, but who exactly Magdalena Witkiewicz is? And that's why I'm in a hurry to tell you something more about her.

Magdalena Witkiewicz is a Polish writer and graduate of, f.e. the University of Gdańsk. She wrote and published seven books for adults: Milaczek [2008; second edition 2013], Panny Roztropne [2009; second edition 2013], Opowieść niewiernej [2011], Ballada o ciotce Matyldzie [2013], Szkoła żon [2013], Zamek z piasku [2013], and also for children: Lilka i spółka [2013].

You can find more information about writer on her official page or on her official page on FB.

This meeting was mainly about her newest book Zamek z piasku [Sand castle] but also about her previous books. The author told about history and about the process of coming into existence of this book and about everything, what we can find in the book.  
Zamek z piasku [Sand castle] isn't an easy book, as she said, because this book is about love, marriage, desire to have a child, solitude and...just desire. 
Magdalena Witkiewicz told about the whole process when she talked with others about all of these problems included in the book, especially about desire to have a child.

Mrs Magdalena Witkiewicz told also about her plans for the future, ideas for the next books and also about her inspiration - music. As she said music is a base for writing the book, the same was with newest book Zamek z piasku [Sand castle].

On many pages we can find and read many positive reviews, so one thing is true - she very good writer. Not only because of things about which she is writing, but also about her energy with all of these book, and not only. If you are on any meeting with her and you're talking with her or only listening to what she's talking, you're feeling such a positive energy and you're smiling. Really. Mrs Magdalena Witkiewicz is such a nice person.

If you will find book with name "Magdalena Witkiewicz" on the cover, when you will be able to read one of her books - buy it nad read.

To be honest, I have three of her seven books but they're still wating for "better times" because always I have to read something for "now" <shame on me>, but I promise (myself and you all) that when I'll finish my current book, I'll read Zamek z piasku [Sand castle] and then I'll write small or big review with my opinion about it.

For now, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Mrs Magdalena Witkiewicz and her future and also I'm waiting for something new by her. And as I think we will be able to see some novelty soon, very soon.

 

↑ my signed copy of Zamek z piasku [Sand castle] by Magdalena Witkiewicz. 

 

Meeting with Czesław Mozil.

October 26 2013, Gdańsk [Poland] - meeting with Czesław Mozil.
Yes, I was there.

Maybe some of you know him, maybe not, and that's why at first I will write a few words about him.

Czesław Mozil is a Polish singer, composer, musician, graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Music. He's a leader of a Polish-Danish band Czesław Śpiewa [Czesław Sings]. Mozil's music is like a mix of everything and we can say that this is an alternative music.
More info about him and his music you can find on his official page nad on Myspace.

Whole meeting with Czesław was from 4PM to 5PM. I know, a bit short, but he had a concert with band on the same day and that's why. But at least it was a good time, think so.

He talked about his music, new live album "Grać nie srać" [2013], and just about everything.

A few pics from the meeting:

↑ my signed copy of "Grać nie srać" by Czesław Mozil.

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Meeting with Hanna Bakuła.

Gdańsk, October 11 2013 - literary meeting with Hanna Bakuła and, promoting her newest book "Wnuczkożonka, czyli jak utrzymać laskę". 

At first, a few words aobut her. 
Hanna Bakuła is a Polish painter, scenographer journalist and writer. Also she painted, designed scenography and costumes for the avant-garde theatre and these designs were praised by "The New York Times" as the best of the Off Broadway projects.
She wrote many great books and as she said during the meeting, soon we will be able to read something new.

Her the newest book, "Wnuczkożonka, czyli jak utrzymać laskę", is a funny thing about whole these emotions and everything else between men and women. It's something between guide and book with real, crazy and, sometimes, funny stories. In my opinion this books isn't only for women, but also for men. Why? Because then they can see how stupid they look sometimes f.e. when some guy is 60+ and his girlfriend is 20+ or 30+.  Also you can find there a few cool informatin, what kind of person is f.e. Taurus, Scorpio or Aquarius - very interesting and I've to say that every word there is a truth.

I read this book in 4 hours and it's just awesome. I recommend you it. So if you know a Polish language - you must to read it. 

Ok, a few words about meeting. Be honest, it was a long and funny conversation not only about the book and everything what is inside, but also about other things like f.e. what women needs to be happy. Hanna Bakuła said also a lot of interesting stories and real curiosities [fromt the book too] about life, love, sex, men and many more. 
I think it was really great to hear more than it's in the book, especially that it was face to face.

And guess what, Hanna Bakuła signed my book. But this is a funny story, anyway. She asked me about my name to write some inscription inside and I said "Gosia" because this is my name as you know. And what she wrote? "Kasia" ["Kate" in English]. Crazy, isn't it? So at least she drew ram on this word and she said that this is unique situation because I'm the first person ever, and the last, who got her autograph and drawing and that I should feel lucky because of it. Do I feel something like that? Of course YES. 
But is it possible to feel differently? Mmm, I don't think so.

↑ my signed copy of "Wnuczkożonka, czyli jak utrzymać laskę" with "handsome" ram ;)

And now - I can't wait for her next book and of course for the next meeting with her.

A few pics from the meeting...