Dear friend,

I want to point out that you clicked on 'BookS,’ not 'Book,' even though there's only one book available at the moment. To be honest, this book consists of twenty-three chapters, and my contribution is one chapter titled “I #DERRtobedifferent, I dare to be me”. I was invited to inspire young girls interested in tech and show them the diverse and unexpected aspects of a career in this field.

This book is not just any book; it's a collection of fascinating life journeys, bold choices, struggles, resilience, and overcoming limitations. It's about daring to believe in yourself, achieving success, and winning against the odds.

The twenty-three authors in this book will take you on an exciting journey. You can find the book in stores under the ISBN number 1032678941 or order it directly from Amazon.

So, why 'BookS' after all? Because there will be more. I love writing, and there are always so many stories waiting to be shared!

Ludmilla Derr

PS: The audio version of that book will be available in 2026. More details will follow.

Dear friend,

Yes, there will be a second book published in 2026!!! We were asked to contribute some chapters on interesting topics, and I chose the topic “AUTHENTICITY.” The reason for that choice is pretty clear: that's the way I live my life. I know who I am, I know my values, I define my maybe unbalanced but true priorities, and I walk my path. I don't ask for permission, I don't ask to be liked, I don't ask for opinions.

Life lived like that… is it easy? Or easier?

I wouldn't say it's easier, but that's not the point. I don't ask for "easier" because every goal, every challenge, every dead end has shaped my character. I wouldn't want to change ANYTHING because I chose it, I own it, I use it as fuel and motivation. Do you think it was luck, coincidence, or successful manifestation? No, it wasn't. It's a lot of work, a lot of consistency, a lot of 'despite' and 'now more than ever.'

My dear reader, if it's not easy for you right now, you are growing. Don't overthink too much, just make the next tiny little step. Even big goals are made of tiny little steps. Keep on walking.

Ludmilla Derr