Monster project

Monster project

I did it! I think to myself as I place the final illustration in the book. My goal was to publish a hardcover children’s book on Amazon. However, a hardcover on Amazon must have at least 76 pages. What have I gotten myself into? “I can do this,” I...
If you want to change the world pick up your pen and write

If you want to change the world pick up your pen and write

It was the day after Christmas when I received an email: ‘Thank you so much for the book! It brought me to tears.’ It was from my doctor in America, the one who had played a pivotal role in my recovery. The journey that led to this moment began after a car...
Swim or sink

Swim or sink

As soon as the end-of-year lists appear on Spotify, Facebook, and other platforms summarizing 2024, I begin crafting my own list. But it’s not about my personal highs and lows from the year. Facebook already does that for me. Instead, I review what worked in my...
Publishing Your Children’s Book in Six Steps

Publishing Your Children’s Book in Six Steps

“Where do I start?” is the most common question I hear when someone tells me they want to put the story on paper. “With the first word,” is my usual reply. A nice joke, sure, but how do you really get started? Step 1: The Writing Phase It might...
Cover reveal Alisa, Prinses van Azuria

Cover reveal Alisa, Prinses van Azuria

Tadaaaa here it is! The cover of my new book! The book is not completely finished yet of course. I still have to finish a few illustrations before I can send it to a printer. It is written in English but I will also translate it to Dutch and maybe even Russian but we...
Job done without prompts

Job done without prompts

“Look mom, you open WhatsApp like this, then you click on this paperclip…” I watch the scene from a distance in amazement. You might think I’m watching an explanation for an 85-year-old. But no, this demonstration is for my sister, who is 1.5...
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