Aug 16, 2026
As the blazing rays of sunlight continue to scorch Europe in a relentless yet fleeting affectionate embrace, I am reminded that more than half of 2026 has flown by, and it is perhaps a good moment to share another writing update. I am happy to report that the...
Jun 6, 2024
Hear the Wind Sing is Haruki Murakami’s, less well known, debut novel. It tells the story of a young college-aged man, who spends his summer vacation in Kobe, Japan aimlessly wiling away his time with his friend, nicknamed the Rat (a spoiled rich kid), carousing...
Aug 27, 2022
As the scorching hot summer weather slowly gives way to the soothing cool of autumn, with its fleeting warmth and kaleidesope of color, it is a good time to share another writing update. I am happy to report that Children of the Ocean God has been progressing steadily...
Jun 1, 2022
It is decided! This summer I will go on my writing retreat to Finland in Northern Europe. There, removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life in the Netherlands, I plan to finish the first full draft of my upcoming historical fiction novel, Children of the Ocean...
Jul 18, 2021
Writing has been progressing rather slowly lately. With the start of my new job and warm summer weather lingering in the air, it has been hard to find the time and mental space to write. Yet still I am discovering creative ways to be a scribe. In my dreams and idle...
