4 & 5 May: Remembrance and Liberation Day in the Netherlands
4 and 5 May - Remembrance and Liberation Day - are important dates in the Netherlands as they mark the end of the Second World War by honoring its victims…
Travel by Audiobook to the Netherlands
Fancy a trip to the Netherlands? Whether you enjoy amateur sleuth mysteries, psychological thrillers or WWII historical fiction, these (audio)books are guaranteed to transport you to Holland – no passport…
TripFiction’s 10 Favourite Books set in Amsterdam
I am incredibly honored to see The Lover's Portrait on TripFiction's list of 10 Favourite Books set in Amsterdam! And my art mystery set in World War Two and present-day Amsterdam…
Spotlight On Crime Fiction Author Anja de Jager
I am thrilled to welcome crime fiction author Anja de Jager to my blog today! Her Lotte Meerman series is ideal for those who enjoy a good detective story as…
Amsterdam: the Perfect Setting for an Art Mystery
Amsterdam is the perfect setting for an art-related mystery, especially one in which the looting of artwork by the Nazis during World War Two plays a central role. My second…
Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery out on April 6, 2018
I am thrilled to announce my third mystery will be released on April 6, 2018! Rituals of the Dead: An Artifact Mystery has been a joy to write. It combines…
November 11 is Sint Maarten
Last night, Dutch streets were lit up by hundreds of children carrying lamps, in search of candy. November 11 is Sint Maarten, or Saint Martin’s Day. Officially, it’s the feast…
The world’s first Homomonument turns 30
On September 5, the Homomonument turns thirty! In the shadows of the Westerkerk is this unique and imposing monument which was erected to ‘inspire and support homosexual men and women…
Pride Amsterdam 2017
Amsterdam is painted in vibrant rainbow colors this week! Pride Amsterdam kicked off Saturday night and continues until August 6. This is one of the most fun weeks to be…