Ronald

Spotlight Insights are like shining a beam of light on a specific point of interest, making it more visible, important, and worthy of closer examination within a broader context. It emphasizes a deliberate and focused attention on a particular element. ‘Toch is het mijn!’ Fiction & Facts from the life of Aaltje Beeker (1707-1740) Ronald […]

I made the necessary adjustments to the concept, which were necessary because of the changed main character (from father Hendrik to daughter Aaltje). In addition, I set out the stakes by identifying the plot points, midpoint and pinches. I now have a schematic layout of the chapters that are to come, based on these points.

I have done enough research on my main character to be able to determine the storyline of the fictional part. I have an overview of blood relatives, I currently have more than forty documents in which Hendrik and/or his wife are mentioned and I have a chronological list of events. I have decided to delve

In a number of blogs I want to take you along in my research for a new book. Just like my previous book, Uitgevlogen Ziel, this book will also be a combination of historical Fiction and Facts. Characteristic of the book is that the fiction part approaches the truth as much as possible. This is