Some may call me a third culture kid (TCK) or a cross-cultural kid (CCK), having lived in India & the Netherlands as a child. I consider myself a cultural chameleon. A cultural chameleon who’s always in search of new colours, in every sense of the word. In November 2020 I published my debut novel Colours of a Cultural Chameleon (on Amazon). In 2025 I published Kamala’s Entropy, which was started off as a ‘sequel’ to my debut book. Read here to know why sequel is in quotation marks :).
When I share with people that I’ve published book(s), they often respond by telling me their own dreams. Many want to write and to publish, but don’t know how to go about the process or haven’t mustered up the courage yet. That’s why in this blog, I would love to take you along on my journey of becoming and being a writer – a published author.
Previously I was an environmental engineer, now I am a writer. In 2021 I started afresh and embraced my passions; one of which is writing. In this blog I will also share with you my experiences as a cultural chameleon: a multicultural person.
Feel free to share your stories with me! and read the VSS365 I wrote on twitter.
BLOGS
A letter to my son
As part of the project ‘Letters now Sent’ I wrote a letter to my son. The letter will be published in the book to be published in July 2025. This book was made possible by Megan’s hard work through ‘Beyond Borders Publishing’ https://www.beyondborderspublishing.com/letters-now-sent-volume-1 This is what she wrote about the book Writing this letter to…
The joy of human connection
The author reflects on a memorable weekend at the Best Kept Secret music festival with childhood friends, celebrating their 30-year friendship. The festival fostered connections among diverse attendees through music and thought-provoking discussions. A unique “hide & seek” activity facilitated personal interactions, highlighting the joy of human connection amidst a large crowd.
Book launch! Kamala’s Entropy
Kamala’s Entropy is ready to be read by the world. The in-person book launch took place in my favourite colourful local restuarant, on the 22nd of November 2025. It was amazing! Especially the vibe created by the 45-50 attendees who were strangers to each other. I of course was the connecting factor, but the open-mindedness…
Finding & targeting the right audience aka your readers, is tough as a self-pub author
Everyone of us has a story to tell. Everyone has a unique story, and some of us want to put those stories to paper. For some writing a memoir is a healing process, for others it’s a joy to share their ‘life’s lessons’ with the world. Whether you’re writing a fantasy novel or any other…
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