Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Flemish author, I’ve published 3 books. I like writing suspense stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Gruwelijke Gave. It was inspired by the feeling many parents have when they pick-up their children after sportsclass and they cannot immediately find them. That little moment of complete panic – Will I ever see my kid again? – inspired me to write this book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write everywhere: in the car (when not drivig myself of course 😉 ) , in the living room, in the garder. That’s as strange as it gests, guys!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King
What are you working on now?
Astarte, my 4th thriller
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I try it all: Fb, wordpress, youtube. But which has the most impact in promoting my books… honestly… I have no clue…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Focuss on the thing you love: writing! BUT! Promote your books: give interviews in papers and radiostations, go to bookfairs and bookshops to sign your books. Take initiative!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Start small. Make sure to be succesfoll in your own town, the audience will slowly grow
What are you reading now?
Stephen King: Het instituut
What’s next for you as a writer?
THE MOVIE 🙂
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Het instituut, De Noodzaak, Cujo, Carrie
Author Websites and Profiles
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