Writing Update #6 – Solidifying Writing (Feb 2026)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #6 – Solidifying Writing (Feb 2026)”

Writing Update #5 – Forming a Writing Identity (Nov 2025)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #5 – Forming a Writing Identity (Nov 2025)”

Writing Update #4 – Little Writing Steps (Oct 2025)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #4 – Little Writing Steps (Oct 2025)”

Writing Update #3 – Creative Roadblocks (Sept 2025)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #3 – Creative Roadblocks (Sept 2025)”

Writing Update #2 – Roots and Decisions (August 2025)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #2 – Roots and Decisions (August 2025)”

Writing Update #1 – Sudden Inspirations (August 2025)

This writing update is part of the rubric “Musings of the Awakened Writing Soul”. The Musings document my journey into the creative realm where I (re)discover my writing powers, form and develop a distinct creative voice, and remind myself of the true meaning of writing and creativity. All of this, while proving that writing andContinue reading “Writing Update #1 – Sudden Inspirations (August 2025)”

Book Review: Twilight – 15 years apart

The Twilight Saga – the teenage vampire romance novel series of the mid-2000s: a cringe-inducing memory for some and an old comforting friend for others. I guess we’ve all been there at one point or another – loving it, hating it, or both simultaneously, but curiosity overcomes all. I first read the books in 2010Continue reading “Book Review: Twilight – 15 years apart”

The Sunlight Writer Reloaded

True life is lived when tiny changes occur. Leo Tolstoy Hi, there – and welcome (back) to The Sunlight Writer! The Sunlight Writer was created at the beginning of 2021 as a fun virtual corner to host my thoughts on writing, travel, life’s little things, some book reviews, and my general personal journey. Throughout thisContinue reading “The Sunlight Writer Reloaded”

Finding a Place to Call Home: My Moving Experience

It’s been some time since our moving from Delft to Amsterdam area and the chaos has by now turned into order. We are comfortably waiting for Christmas and New Year’s. You know how important it is to have everything in your home settled in around this cozy time of the year. I have promised toContinue reading “Finding a Place to Call Home: My Moving Experience”

Vidin – My Mother’s Hometown

In this post I’ve chosen to write about Vidin – a small town located in northwestern Bulgaria on the river Danube. Vidin is a special place for me because it’s the birthplace of my mother and grandparents. As a kid, I have spent months every summer in Vidin. Back then I couldn’t appreciate the freedomContinue reading “Vidin – My Mother’s Hometown”