• Only in Dutch,  Publications

    Hôtel Lutetia

    Hôtel Lutetia, in the heart of the Parisian quarter Saint-Germain-des-Prés, does not only impress with its gorgeous façade, but also with its long list of famous and notorious visitors and with the art that fills its corridors. I wrote an article for the Travel…

  • Reading Recommendations

    Black Dogs

    I’m reading Black Dogs from Ian McEwan, trying to proceed slow, be attentive; his prose deserves it. Still, I’m hurrying toward the scene in which the dogs will appear – not only the title, also the storyteller has promised me…

  • On Life,  On Writing

    Writing frenzy

    I don’t believe in magic. I don’t believe in a mysterious force that guides me, but judging from my recent experiences, I would be foolish not to believe in inspiration. For the past two weeks, my husband and I have…