Finding solace in the idea that literature can have a very important function in the future, Peter Verhelst writes with devotion, moving not only his fingers but his whole body. His breathtaking oeuvre has a hypnotic, intoxicating effect, demonstrating the power of language and its ability to be used as an instrument for transmitting both happiness and sorrow. He finds excitement in watching things fall into place, especially with his own writing and its progression towards publication. Peter’s favourite key on his laptop is the delete key, as he believes that by consciously leaving some things out of his writing, everything starts to gently come together.