A teacher's suspicion led Karine Giebel to start writing, abandoning her dream of becoming an investigating judge for a career as a lawyer and novelist.
Student incident sparks writing career
A teacher suspected a student's writing and contacted her mother, leading to an incident where the child, Karine Giebel, fabricated a story about a walk in the forest. This event marked the beginning of her writing journey.Career shift from judge to lawyer
Giebel, who initially aspired to become an investigating judge, abandoned that path after questioning her own capabilities and desires. Instead, she chose to become a lawyer, avoiding the need to make definitive judgments while maintaining her connection to reality.Themes in Giebel's novels
Her novels explore themes such as violence, social injustice, prison, and modern slavery. Through her characters and stories, she aims to denounce these issues.Unconventional writing approach
Giebel's writing style is freeform, with no fixed plans, schedules, or recurring characters. Each book is unique, and she asserts her right to change, even if it unsettles those who prefer routine.Literary success and personal anxiety
Despite her literary success, Giebel has never sought to be "read" and experiences anxiety when her work is published. She acknowledges that parts of herself are present in her novels but keeps her personal life separate from her writing.Emotional impact of literature
Giebel values the emotional impact of literature, citing Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck as a peak example. She admires how Steinbeck's characters evoke strong emotions without delving into their thoughts.Details of Giebel's novel
Her novel In the Cold Earth has a print run of 70,000 copies, priced at 21.90 €, and consists of 320 pages.
