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Cécile Rischmann

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I’m an Indian author of romance, psychospiritual thrillers, and contemporary fiction, with three novels—The French Encounter, Visa to Paradise, and Passport to Love—and over 20 short stories. I have studied French, Italian, and Spanish to an advanced level, and French remains my first love. I also write plays, radio plays, screenplays, and poetry.

Raised in a family of artists, creativity has always been at the heart of my life. Writing lets me celebrate love, life, and human connection in all its forms. My short story JILTED was featured in An Atlas of Love by Rupa Publications.
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Cécile Rischmann I was sleeping on the floor of our dining hall, my head turned towards an inner stairway that led to our landlord’s terrace, when I heard the sound of…moreI was sleeping on the floor of our dining hall, my head turned towards an inner stairway that led to our landlord’s terrace, when I heard the sound of a woman’s anklets. She came down the stairs, crossed over us, and entered my brother’s room. The next morning I hurried to my landlord’s place to ask him what was going on. I saw her photo on the wall. (less)
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The French Encounter

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Visa to Paradise

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One Night with You

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Wishing for the Moon

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Remember You Are Mine

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When Your Story Refuses to Wait

When something wonderful happens, there’s usually a backstory.

And here’s mine.

I penned this beautiful musical, The Pianist Brothers, longing to share it on Kindle (Amazon), alongside my novels and short stories.

But, as so often happens:

“We may make our plans, but God has the last word.” — Proverbs 16:1

I wasn’t able to do so. I was blocked from my account, and I’m still working on resolving the pro Read more of this blog post »
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Cécile Rischmann added a status update: THE LOVE TRIANGLE EXPLODES IN PARIS

Aden finally finds his footing, but a sudden kiss from Simone changes everything. And the real shocker? Leah is waiting right there, refusing to let him go.

Is Aden truly following his heart, or just running from the pain?

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Cécile Rischmann added a status update: How many creatives have longed to hear the words “You have potential”?

The journey to that moment can be filled with setbacks, uncertainty, and moments when giving up feels tempting. But sometimes, years of preparation finally meet the right opportunity.

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"What interested me most was the way the memoir approaches grief through memory. The story of a daughter returning to say farewell to her mother, only to be sw
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The French Encounter by Cécile Rischmann
"The French Encounter sounds like a fascinating mix of romance, adventure, and cultural conflict. I really enjoyed the contrast between Jean’s world and Katrina’s strong values and traditions. The unexpected encounter with the Bengal Tiger adds an exc" Read more of this review »
" Where have you been submitting? I must be querying the wrong universe—I've never had the pleasure of such personalized rejection letters. ...more "
"There is nothing more encouraging to a writer than a personalized rejection letter. When it includes constructive criticism, even better. Nevertheless, there are times when the personal rejections, though helpful, make one think: "what was the ed..." Read more of this blog post »
" I completely understand where you’re coming from. I’ve been writing for over two decades myself, and while my very first short story was published tra ...more "
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BLUE SPANISH EYES by Cécile Rischmann
BLUE SPANISH EYES
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✨ Author’s Note

Blue Spanish Eyes began with a melody — one my late mother often sang with a voice full of warmth and longing. That song became a story about chance encounters, unexpected attraction, and the quiet magic that happens when two worlds co
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Remember You Are Mine by Cécile Rischmann
" Hi Wendy, I'm grateful for readers like you. Your words about Remember You Are Mine truly moved me. When a story touches someone deeply and unexpected ...more "
Remember You Are Mine by Cécile Rischmann
"Oh my gosh, Cecile Rischmann, I never saw that ending coming. I suppose it's because we're so used to stories with predictable endings. But your story is a poignant reminder that real life holds its share of unexpected turns- rejections, disappointme" Read more of this review »
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“Winners don't do different things. They do things differently. Shiv Khera.”
― Cécile Rischmann, The French Encounter

“Dream, but don’t forget to add a spark to that dream, it is the spark that gives wings to your dreams.”
― Cécile Rischmann, Somewhere Over The Rainbow: A bittersweet memoir

“Life is all about choices. Make the right one and find your happiness. Don't waste a minute thinking of what others have, be contented with what you have. Ask God to help you achieve. He will, if you believe in Him, if you work hard, and if you do not give up on your dreams. After all, if you give up on your dreams how can you blame others who give up on you?”
― Cécile Rischmann, The French Encounter

“If you wait until the wind and the weather are just right, you will never sow anything and never reap anything." (Ecclesiastes 11:4)”
― Ecclesiastes 11:4

“Winners don't do different things . . . they do things differently”
― Shiv Khera, You Can Win : A Step by Step Tool for Top Achievers

“A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.”
― Michel de Montaigne

“We may make our plans but God has the last word.”
― Proverbs 16:1 The Bible

“There will be a few times in your life when all your instincts will tell you to do something, something that defies logic, upsets your plans, and may seem crazy to others. When that happens, you do it. Listen to your instincts and ignore everything else. Ignore logic, ignore the odds, ignore the complications, and just go for it.”
― Judith McNaught, Remember When

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