My name is Niek Kuijpers and I am an aspiring writer from Zwolle, The Netherlands. My love for fantasy and science fiction led me to looking for something unique and out of this world. I searched for a story that transcended some of the unwritten rules of the genre, trying to undo its tropes and forge a new road ahead.
Eventually I decided to write this story myself. I believed with all my heart that there was a place for a story where the humanity within the characters is greater than their resemblance to humans. When discussing other media I found myself dumbfounded by how many of the aliens created and given life were still so similar and so recognisable. I wanted that recognisable feeling to stay in some capacity, but I also wanted to observe something that was beyond me Something that was unfamiliar. I wanted a universe that could challenge what the ‘other’ truly is and where much of the magic was in the depth of the fictional culture, the strangeness of the environment and the oddities you get to know.
Songs of Reason has been a project that I worked on for over ten years, on and off, first conceptualised during a vacation on Gran Canaria. It combined the skills I have learned during my time studying English Language and Culture and my time working within online roleplaying spheres as both participant and creator of online gatherings and events.
If you have any questions about me or the novel I look forward to hearing from you. You can contact me on my email address info@songsofreason.comI