Dutch writer, screenwriter, and visual artist, Manon Uphoff crafts stories with raw intensity and visual depth. Manon made an impactful debut with Begeerte in 1995, a story collection which ignited literary enthusiasts and set the stage for her imaginative output of writing, with a poignant style which danced between words and images. Her 2019 novel Falling is Like Flying received critical acclaim, inviting readers to immerse in a hauntingly beautiful tale that is both devastating and transcendent. With rich experience as a chair member and editor, Manon shares her mastery through a host of literary works, and offers her insight to young writers seeking support in their creative journeys.