{"id":11444,"date":"2025-03-18T14:34:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/?p=11444"},"modified":"2025-03-18T14:34:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T18:34:03","slug":"meet-wendy-gamelkoorn-the-inkitt-and-galatea-author","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersblog-backend.inkitt.com\/meet-wendy-gamelkoorn-the-inkitt-and-galatea-author\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Wendy Gamelkoorn: The Inkitt and Galatea Author Behind Haven\u2019t We Met Before?"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Inkitt, we love celebrating our talented authors and their incredible journeys. Today, we\u2019re excited to feature an exclusive interview with Wendy Gamelkoorn<\/a>, the brilliant mind behind Haven\u2019t We Met Before?<\/em><\/a>\u2014the winning story of Inkitt\u2019s Seasoned Romance contest<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Wendy\u2019s path to becoming a published author is nothing short of inspiring. From secretly reading The Lord of the Rings<\/em> as a child to struggling with chaotic story ideas as a teen, her passion for storytelling has always been undeniable. However, it wasn\u2019t until she joined Inkitt in 2021<\/strong> and made the bold switch from Dutch to English writing that her stories truly found their voice.<\/p>\n

In her own words, Wendy shares the highs and lows of her writing journey, her breakthrough moments, and the thrill of seeing her work featured on Galatea<\/strong><\/a>. Let\u2019s discover what drives her as an author!<\/p>\n

\n

My Journey as an Author<\/b><\/em><\/h2>\n
\"Wendy

Wendy Gamelkoorn, author on Inkitt and Galatea<\/p><\/div>\n

I’ve been lost in books since childhood, secretly reading adult fantasy novels like <\/span>The Lord of the Rings<\/span> at age 9. Though I attempted writing at 16, my ideas felt too chaotic to capture.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Everything changed when I discovered Inkitt in 2021. Seeing other writers publishing captivating stories gave me courage to try again. The breakthrough came when I switched from writing in my native Dutch to English\u2014suddenly, the words flowed naturally.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

My early stories received little feedback, but my third story, <\/span>Three Brothers<\/span>, gained significant interest despite its grammatical errors. Over four years, I refined my craft by studying other writers and giving myself time to develop deeper plots and characters.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The real surprise came when Inkitt contacted me about featuring my story <\/span>Nieve & T’harn<\/strong> on Galatea! Later, my short story <\/span>Haven’t we met before?<\/a><\/strong> won first place in the Seasoned Romance contest and will soon be my second Galatea publication\u2014far exceeding my expectations when I first began writing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Currently, I’m working on <\/span>I don’t belong in your world<\/span>, a romance\/action story about a 40+ mother and an arms dealer who meet under unusual circumstances.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

What I love most about writing is when readers emotionally connect with my characters\u2014getting angry, sad, or laughing along with them. These reactions and heartwarming messages inspire me to create many more stories.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Wendy\u2019s journey shows that writing isn\u2019t just about talent\u2014it\u2019s about persistence, growth, and finding the right space to share your stories. From struggling with chaotic ideas to winning a contest and getting published on Galatea, she\u2019s proof that taking a leap can lead to amazing opportunities.<\/p>\n

What makes her writing stand out is how deeply readers connect with her characters\u2014whether they\u2019re laughing, crying, or getting completely wrapped up in the story.<\/p>\n

And the best part? She\u2019s just getting started!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We can\u2019t wait to see what she writes next, and we\u2019re so happy to have her as part of the Inkitt community.<\/p>\n

Got dreams of writing your own stories? Take a page from Wendy\u2019s book and go for it\u2014you never know where it might lead!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At Inkitt, we love celebrating our talented authors and their incredible journeys. Today, we\u2019re excited to feature an exclusive interview with Wendy Gamelkoorn, the brilliant mind behind Haven\u2019t We Met Before?\u2014the winning story of Inkitt\u2019s Seasoned Romance contest. Wendy\u2019s path to becoming a published author is nothing short of inspiring. From secretly reading The Lord<\/p>\n

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