Biography
Winkler was born in Kamering near Paternion in Kärnten. He lived during his childhood in Kärnten, where he went to school, and then to school in Villach. His works often have a Roman Catholic setting. Homosexuality is a central topic in his books. Winkler is married and has a son and a daughter. He lives with his family in Klagenfurt.
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