Magdalena Witkiewicz in Ciechocinek.

    And again it was a great meeting with one and only Ms Magdalena Witkiewicz. In my opinion it was one of the best meeting with her and the reason waas the place of this meeting - small but really nice library... Ok, let's start from the beginning.


Magdalena Witkiewicz is a Polish writer and graduate of, f.e. the University of Gdańsk. She wrote and published eight 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]. Her book Szkoła żon / School of Wives was published in Vietnam and the title of this book is "TRƯỜNG HỌC CHO CÁC BÀ VỢ" [2014]. You can find more information about writer on her official page or on her official page on FB.

 Also you can find more posts about her on my blog here.


     The meeting was supposed to be in the small city - Ciechocinek. To be honest, Ciechocinek just a small, spa town. You can find more info about the city here.

      This meeting in Ciechocinek was a bit different than previous becausse of: place, people, atmosphere and free conversation between her and people who came there.
     People who came there should be really happy because of the fact that Ms Witkiewicz did a great travel also to the past and also to the future. She talked about her history as a writer; about her all books, stories in these books and the reasons why show wrote them; about her travel to Vietnam where she was this year because of her book, Szkoła żon / School of Wives, which was published there ["TRƯỜNG HỌC CHO CÁC BÀ VỢ"]; and also she told a bit about her future books and plans for next months. 
     The meeting was full not only of "lecture" of her life and books but also she said a lot of funny things and stories which happened during her travels, writing of books and just during all these years. And of course don't forget about questions from fans. 
    
     You know, I was in a few meetings with her and always I'm surprised because of moods and questions from the fans. It's always the best to see and hear what other people think about her and her works.

     Simple, these two hours was just so good, and I don't regret that I went there, even if it was [the meeting and the city] 170 kilometres from my city. It was worthwhile. And I'm pretty sure that it wasn't the last time when I went to the meeting with Magdalena Witkiewicz. Also I just can't wait for more new books by Ms Witkiewicz.

  And remember - if you will be able to go and meet her, do it! You won't regret it, trust me.
The same as with her books.

  Ok, it's time for a few pics.

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↑  The best inscription ever. Ms Witkiewicz - thank you very much for these words.

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 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...