Tag Archives: Dark Fiber

Literary Death Match

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Two more weeks to go before the second Amsterdam Literary Death Match. You know the drill: 4 writers, 3 judges, 2 rounds and 1 epic finale. I know who I will vote for: Fantasy-fictionista Mina Witteman, author of The Soul … Continue reading →

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Trip, slip or be pushed to death?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Sicily. An island with a rich history, not in the least because of that one mountain that dominates it: Etna. The Arabs named it the Mountain of Fire and word goes that Zeus trapped the deadly monster Typhon underneath it. … Continue reading →

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Transition time

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

How do other writers do that? Change from one project to another? I feel like I’m fighting against chimera’s all the time — tilting against windmills would be a good simili here. Too many projects scrambling to come first. Quite … Continue reading →

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The Long Wait

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

It’s been a while, people, I know. It was hard work, finishing the Dark Fiber revision and it didn’t leave much room for anything else, but last Monday I hit those six keys I’m so fond of, the ones that give … Continue reading →

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What inspires me?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Sitting at my desk, trying to fight an ‘Oh god, will I ever be done with this manuscript?’-feeling, I searched for inspiration. I am in desperate need for a spark that will not only my light DARK FIBER, but my … Continue reading →

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Revisions

Posted on December 13, 2010 by

What is it with revisions that they tend to make a writer’s life harder and at the same time light as snow? I am working on the revision of DARK FIBER or TURING’S DECEIT –still haven’t decided on the title– … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on December 2, 2010 by

When I looked out of the window this morning and saw cold and wintery Amsterdam, I couldn’t help but think of Hodur, the Nordic God of Winter, the one who was tricked by Loki into killing his brother Baldur. Hodur … Continue reading →

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A Title Poll

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

The end is nearing. I am getting really close to finishing the revision on TURING’S DECEIT, a.k.a. DARK FIBER. The one thing that is still bothering me is the title. So I decided to call in some help. Your help! … Continue reading →

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A final boost

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

Where would you go if you needed a boost? Who can give you that final push to get you to the finish line? What works for you? I am in the final stages of the DARK FIBER revision. It’s working … Continue reading →

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New York closes in on you

Posted on November 12, 2010 by

It was a first time, as there is a first time for everything: my visit to New York City. I needed to go there to do research for DARK FIBER. I needed to explore Jonathan Kelder’s state of mind when … Continue reading →

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