
BIANCA GUBALKE
Bianca Gubalke is an award-winning screenplay writer and artist, a passionate gardener, photographer, teacher and metaphysics student.
Born between the Namib Desert, the Atlantic Ocean and the Milky Way, she grew up with a deep connection with nature and a desire to understand the dichotomy between the separation we see out there and the ‘Oneness’ we feel within. Her first poem was published when she was twelve. An early fascination with spiritual healing inspired her to dive into ancient healing traditions, including shamanism, meditation and hypnosis, all of which is reflected in her creative work.
An advanced degree in Germany and France led to over two exciting decades as filmmaker for the European Film & TV industry. In 1994, she returned to South Africa, to cultivate her own garden in a changing world, and to focus on her writing.
She lives in Noordhoek, near Cape Town, with her husband, at least two cats, and the world’s most curious Cape cobra coiling in her paper basket, pretending she’s not there.
FEATURED NOVEL
The Immortal Life of Piu Piu
Born with wings, yet, ironically, unable to fly and feeling abandoned, the heroine of this story transforms her life in her burning quest to belong and to be free.
Set in a land of shifting realities – the Western Cape coast of South Africa, between Nature’s paradise and a ruthless world – the touching, dramatic and totally hilarious human-animal relationships awaken a sense of mindfulness and guardianship for the Earth that will leave you inspired and longing for more.
In essence a story of true Love, this visionary novel is one of those books that you don’t just like, but that are deeply meaningful to you – books you love, keep and pass on to your young adult kids (as of age 12 – 14).
As you follow the heroine’s journey of self-discovery, spiritual awakening, personal transformation and healing, discover how your feelings are the key to your eternal soul:
The Immortal Life of Piu Piu
MAIN CHARACTERS
PIPPA
A natural born leader who joins forces with wild creatures for the ultimate adventure: to unlock the mystery of the invisible world.
She wants KNOWLEDGE.
PIU PIU
An experiment, a catalyst – and the happiest being on earth until the Unthinkable shakes her mundane world.
She wants FREEDOM.
CHARLOT
The shadow, hunter, killer – he’s always there, right behind you – and be warned: he’s ruthless in a ruthless world.
He wants FOOD.