This is me!
My name is Franziska Humphrey, and I am an experienced English-to-German translator of literary fiction, specializing in all kinds of romance novels.
Though originally from Berlin, Germany, I have called English-speaking countries home for nearly 20 years. Currently, I live in Cairns, Australia, with my Australian husband and our bilingual son. Our household is a delightful blend of both languages, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me spending time with my boys, going for runs along the beautiful beaches of Cairns, or – as you might have guessed – reading!
From my teenage years, I knew I wanted to work with languages. Studying English, French, and Spanish, I realized that knowing other languages opens the door to the world – a world I was eager to explore! Instead of starting my translation business right away, I travelled and honed my language skills.
I’ve been an avid reader from a very young age. Fascinated by the beauty of poetry, I fell in love with the written word and its ability to evoke deep emotions. I still remember reading “The Sorrows of Young Werther” by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and “Tristan and Isolde” by Gottfried von Strassburg in high school and being captivated by the drama, suspense, and undying love. “Romeo and Juliet” (and yes, a young Leonardo DiCaprio, of course) made my teenage heart beat faster!
These days, I prefer stories with happy endings! Most of the 150+ novels I’ve translated end with a heartwarming happily-ever-after. Each project is unique, and I pour my heart into every translation as if it were my favourite book of all time. You deserve a quality product, and the German audience deserves an enjoyable reading experience that allows them to escape into a fictional world for a while. My goal is to make the world a bit more romantic – one translation at a time!
Thank you for taking the time to explore my website! If you have any questions, please feel free to shoot me an email at mygermantext@gmail.com or find me on Facebook.