What is something unique/quirky about you?
Something quirky, hmmm where shall we begin? I live with two massive dogs, two very bossy cats and two cool horses. I bought a motor bike at an age that most people decide to calm down and become more grown up. As well as writing I work as a business consultant in IT. For four years I lived off my earnings as an artist painting.
With regard to my writing: In Assassin’s Choice I place one of the important characters in a wheelchair. While typing I remember I asked myself why on earth did I do that? Only to have it very pivotable to the whole story. Who knew? I didn’t. Things like that happen to me all the time.
What are some of your pet peeves?
Narrow minded people probably sums it all up. Whether this is a lack of fantasy or tolerance, they tend to irritate and, in the case of racism of any kind, anger me.
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born in an English Military hospital in Germany. My father was a soldier in the British army, and we moved around the world a lot. A long time ago we finally settled in the Netherlands, where I still live now.
If you knew you'd die tomorrow, how would you spend your last day?
On the motorbike and writing the last pages of my current book. Or maybe even starting a new one and letting everyone wonder how it would have progressed.
Who is your hero and why?
Terry Pratchett. He was a fantastic author who really understood cynicism and British humor. His view on the world is so funny and still very deep.
What kind of world ruler would you be?
A terrible one probably.
What are you passionate about these days?
I am passionate about the stories I still have in my head and how to get them down on (virtual) paper. I have always been and will stay passionate about my animals. The motor bike is another passion, but only when the weather is good.
What do you do to unwind and relax?
Unwind and what? Ha ha. My life is always very busy and that is how I like it. There is still so much I would like to do with my life and my career as an author. If I do have a moment of relaxation, then you will find me in the greenhouse, watching the plants grow.
How to find time to write as a parent?
That’s the secret: I’m not a parent.
When did you first consider yourself a writer?
When I held my first printed book in my hands. Silly really, as I had published in e-book for more than a year before that. Just holding an actual physical book with my name on it, did it for me.
Do you have a favorite movie?
Avatar. I watch it at least five or six times a year. I love the fantasy, the story and the wonderful way the creatures are brought to life.
Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
All of them. Oeps, that sounds quite arrogant. But I think that they would be very suitable for the big screen or maybe a series on one of the streaming services.
What literary pilgrimages have you gone on?
As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit animal?
According to a questionnaire on Internet my spirit animal is a cat. That is probably quite right, though I would say a big cat. A tiger probably, but that’s just wishful thinking.
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