Interview: Simon Van Der Velde Author of Backstories.
Simon Van der Velde’s anthology, Backstories, is an intricate summer read. Here’s what he has to say about his book, his journey, and what he’s working on.
Simon Van der Velde’s anthology, Backstories, is an intricate summer read. Here’s what he has to say about his book, his journey, and what he’s working on.
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