In Front of the Sun, Behind the Moon

One night, while I was roaming the paddocks of art, a courageous idea came to my mind. I've made it into an even more courageous work of literature you're now holding in your hands. But, considering the social circumstances all over the world and the true value of artistic creations, it had to come together with a desire to become the essence of souls and hearts of people, not just because of the meaning of its culture, but because of individuals. A little bit of knowledge, a bit of imagination and passion of Til's violins, exchanged opinions and critique, and with a lot of collected material, it all poured into "In front of the Sun, behind the Moon". How happy I would be if this work became nested into the minds of young people and enabled them to overcome their challenges with as little obstacles as possible! And while reading this novel, read it passionately, in the gentle tone of silence, awaken your memories and let the works of art come to life in you. You will be happy!

Vojislav Deric was born in Zaplanik, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1938. He graduated from the University of Sarajevo with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism. His work was published in many magazines and newspapers including: “Culture”, “Stig –Belgrade”, “The Seventh Quarry”, “Swansea PoetryMagazine (U.K)”, “Literary newspaper”, “Europe newspaper”, “ The News – Sidney” ...etc. He is the recipient of several awards in dedication to his work. He has organised many independent literacy evenings in Ex – Yugoslavia and Australia and has published many collections of poetry. This includes: “The Boomerang does not forgive” (2002), “It was summertime” (2003), “Distance Harvester” (2004), “Sun and Gate” (2004), “Spasm of Dawn” (2006), “On the Swirl of Tears” (2006), “Splinter of Times” (2010) and “ The plastic color of light” (2010). Alongside writing poetry, he also enjoys painting and draving (oil, acrylic, ink, water colour). His first exhibition was in 2001 in “The Art & Soul Gallery Exhibition“ in Melbourne-Australia.