Career
Senior secondary teaching certificate
French teacher (1970–1975)
Writer, essayist and commentator
Literary reviewer, children"s books (1985–1992)
Editor of the Algemeen Dagblad"s children"s newspaper (1986–1989)
Has worked for 20 years on news magazines
Author of various works of fiction and non-fiction for adults
Her work over the last 20 years has placed a strong emphasis on Eastern Europe
Unpaid adviser to the Dutch foundation "Roma-Emancipatie" in Oss (since 2002)
Various literary awards.