I write about people learning to accept who they really are. Becoming comfortable on their own skins. Dropping the masks they use to hide behind.
I'm mainly a reader, then a story teller. Writer comes after. There is a little bit of me in everything I write. That's why writing for me is a cathartic process and a story can take years from conception to completion. But then, it may take decades for some of us to become truthful to whom we really are.
I was born and raised in Brazil. I moved to France for my post-graduate studies. Then to Germany, after marrying a German citizen. Together we moved to Australia.
I love travelling and immersing myself in different cultures; and sharing their day to day, as one of the locals. I have many favourite countries including France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Adore Japan.
I enjoy learning languages and speak English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German. And a tiny bit Japanese.
English is not my first language. Or second. It's, in fact, my fourth. When I arrived in Australia, already a fully fledge professional (physicist) my English was very poor. Since then, I have worked hard to improve my language skills.
I have a scientific background, with degrees in Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Public Health. I always worked in the medical field, as a Medical-Physicist, university lecturer and as an independent consultant.
Thank you for viewing my profile.
Cheers.
Bela Sydney
NOTE: I use the Australian spelling in my writings. Colour (color), favourite (favorite), realise (realize) are not spelling mistakes, but Australianisms.
Twitter: @BelaSyd_
- Australia
- JoinedApril 26, 2016
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After He Was Gone (**COMING SOON**)
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When Ellie's fiancé, Akira, suddenly dies on a road accident, she has to face the reality that most of her future goals, including career ones, were entwined with his.
Unsure what to do next, she decides to take a...