Why Spilt Wine?
I've been asked about the inspiration behind my romantic thriller, Spilt Wine, so allow me to tell you a little story about its...
The Origin of Posted As Missing
In the spring of 2015, having just completed the first draft of my historical/thriller novel, Spilt Wine, I headed skütsje Zonder Zorg...
The Old Zuiderzee
I've long been fascinated by the geography and the history of the Zuiderzee. It was an arm of the North Sea which had gradually evolved...
Along the River Vecht
The River Vecht winds a sinuous path northward from Utrecht to the IJmeer, the southern reaches of what was once the Zuiderzee. Along the...
Through Utrecht
I had finished responding to the flood of comments, analysis and advice from the book club on my Posted As Missing, so on Monday, 15 May,...
Pauses Along the Way
For the past nine days, a book club to which I belong has had the first chapter of my novel, Posted As Missing, in the spotlight. This...
Preparing to Move Onward
I've enjoyed my second winter living aboard Zonder Zorg in the Historic Ship's Harbour in Gouda, Zuid-Holland. During my nearly seven...
