ANJA FR HLICH was born in 1964 and spent half of her childhood in sunny Rome and the other half in chilly Sauerland, Germany. She studied film, art history, and psychology at Cologne. She was employed as a film editor and advertising copywriter until her son, Leon, released her from all firm commitments when he was born in 1995. She has been working as a freelance copywriter, journalist, and author ever since. She lives in Germany.