André Herrlich
Author & Founder San Antonio, Nueva Ecija, PhilippinesAndré Herrlich is from Dresden and now lives in Nueva Ecija in the Philippines. At Xalor, he combines editorial work with the technical side of the project: he develops the platform, takes care of infrastructure and operations, and writes himself. Together with his family, he carries the project in everyday life.
He was writing before Xalor. Some years ago, he ran a blog where he published short stories — science fiction, occasional erotic prose, and texts that did not always fit neatly into a genre. The blog is gone, but the work of storytelling remains.
His professional background is in IT, but his particular relationship is with the German language. He is interested in rhythm, precise word choice, and the possibility of expressing a thought differently than expected. His contributions move between poetry, short prose, and longer narratives. At Xalor, he is therefore founder, technical operator, and author at once.
Blog Posts
The Art of Letting Go
March 15, 2026Why holding on hurts us more than letting go ever could.
Technology and Humanity
March 10, 2026How we can find the balance between digital efficiency and human connection.
Cyberjaya Booked and a Public-Transit Odyssey
September 19, 2024André plans his first trip to Malaysia, sits alone in an open-plan office, and turns a 15-minute drive into a two-hour public-transit odyssey on the way home.
A Marathon of Messages
September 16, 2024More than 120 messages in just a few days: André recounts his first marathon on FilipinoCupid and asks how much time an honest reply should cost.