About

A conversation with Jan Siebelink and Janneke Siebelink at Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Alkmaar, on Sunday 27 December 2026, 15:00–17:00. Part of the Inktvreters series.

What to expect

Jan Siebelink and his daughter Janneke Siebelink talk about books and writing with Eefje Donkersloot – Groothuizen.

  • Ask questions and get books signed
  • Van der Meulens Boekhandel has several titles
  • Jan Siebelink wrote Rouwjournaal (2025)
  • Janneke Siebelink wrote Een verdwaalde zomerdag

FAQ

Who is speaking?

Jan Siebelink and Janneke Siebelink speak with Eefje Donkersloot – Groothuizen.

Can I ask questions or get a signature?

Yes. You can ask questions and have your book(s) signed.

Van der Meulens Boekhandel is present with several titles.

Which books are mentioned?

Jan Siebelink's book Rouwjournaal (2025, De Bezige Bij) is about his 59 years with Gerda van der Haas.

He won the Ako Literatuurprijs and the F. Bordewijkprijs.

He debuted fifty years ago with Nachtschade.

His other books include Knielen op een bed violen, Margje, and De overkant van de rivier.

His new book Nachtnotitie appears on 1 September 2026.

Janneke Siebelink wrote Soms sneeuwt het in april (2022), December slaan we even over, and Een verdwaalde zomerdag.

She works as interviewer, organizer, juror, presenter, and reviewer.

Getting there

Cultuurpodium De Alkenaer, Ritsevoort 36, 1811 DP Alkmaar, Noord-Holland, NL

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