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“I Knew From the Start It Would Be Eleven Books”
An interview with fantasy author Annemiek Steur
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“I Just Wanted a Living Room for Fantasy Fans”
How John van Hal Built the Biggest Dutch Sci-Fi & Fantasy Community
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“Stories remind us what happened then—and warn us not to do it again.”
Bianca Mastenbroek on witch trials, scapegoats, and why history’s silenced women still matter today.
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“Books Don’t Sell Themselves”
Wendy Torenvliet on Sci-Fi, Self-Promotion, and a Debut Born on a Bike
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“It’s Basically Die Hard with Monsters”
Kelly van der Laan on finishing her Paraiso trilogy, fighting through creative droughts, and writing magic into the modern world
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“The Future Is for the Brave and the Bold”
Charlotte de Winter on Murder, Magic, and Finding Freedom in Fiction
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“You Can’t Force Inspiration—But You Can Be Ready for It”
Ian Laverman on Planning Epic Magic, Overcoming Writer’s Block, and Seeing His Dutch Fantasy Series Go Global
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Mother of Dragons, Mentor of Writers
Cocky van Dijk on Dragons, Loss, and Building a Fantasy Family
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“If You Don’t Dream, There’s Nothing Left”
Fantasy Author Cato Frederiks on Resilience, Magic, and Fighting for a Future
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“You Grow Along with Your Characters”: Larissa Klein Bennink on Writing a Steampunk Epic
What a Long-Running Saga Can Teach Every Writer
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“The Characters Still Surprise Me” — How Pam Hage Found Her Story in the Stars
From blank page to published novel, Pam Hage shares the pressure, plotting, and personal vision behind her award-worthy debut.
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“You Can Train Your Brain to Write”: Emma Frank on Fantasy, Romance, and the Magic of Morning Routines
An interview with Dutch indie author Emma Frank, whose new fantasy romance series blends wild magic, forbidden love, and the quiet power of persistence.
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