Berlin Notebook Podcast - Interview with Gianna Shamone You are what you note

It’s so easy these days to forget yourself. Just keep scrolling. No matter if it’s Tictok, Reddit, Instagram, or Newsfeed. There is always something exciting, just a swipe away, something that catches your attention and distracts you from being aware of yourself. If you have ever tried to write, you know that writing is not only a great way how to reflect on the world around you. Writing can also help you to reconnect with yourself. Actually, it goes well beyond that. Writing, the act of finding words, and putting them on paper, changes you. And this is probably the most exciting thing about writing.

My today’s interview guest is the German visual artist and author Gianna Shamone. The first time I met with Gianna to discuss her idea of publishing a book of poetry, I was amazed to hear how strongly her current biography is linked with the writing. A couple of years ago, Gianna suffered a severe private and professional backlash. Her well-running career hit the wall, and on top of that, a breakup suddenly changed her life. Instead of waiting for something to happen, she began to write. Pen and paper helped her understand who she was and who she can become; word by word, they guided her on the way back to light.

Gianna Shamone’s new poetry book “Finding me” is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and authentic testimonials of the transformative power of writing to be published this year. It’s available from 11.11.2020 via amazon.com. Visit also https://giannashamone.com for more information and reading samples.

Cover Photo: © Melina Heidinger