Writing is magic
Not because it escapes reality,
but because it helps us understand it.
My books are character-driven stories where emotion takes the lead. Stories about identity, connection, and the quiet battles we don’t always see.
Some are set in imagined worlds.
Others are grounded in the real one.
But all of them explore what it means to feel deeply, to struggle, and to find your way through.
My latest work leans into the world of K-pop, where pressure, visibility, and human connection collide.
Because sometimes, the most powerful story… is the one that feels true.
Reviews
“I read the entire book in one day, and could not put it down. I encourage readers to read this novel, it was a surprise I hadn’t known I was looking for until I read it.”
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“Van Der Ploeg has an amazing imagination to show such imagery in her works. […] I would recommend it for those who want to travel somewhere without leaving the comfort of their own home.”
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“Sophia runs into a lot of guilt and shame that triggers some mental health issues and I felt like van der Ploeg really represented that mean voice all too well. Like, Petra are you a mind reader?”
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