Editor-in-chief:
Ramon Stoppelenburg is a Dutch journalist, translator, business strategy consultant and former world traveler known for his groundbreaking social network, Letmestayforaday.com. This innovative platform, one of the first of its kind, enabled him to travel the globe for two years without spending any money. His journey captured widespread attention, earning him the title of Internet Personality of the Year by The British Sunday Times in 2002. In recognition of its cultural impact, his website was designated UNESCO Digital Heritage in 2018. After he wrote a book about his travels, he compiled a literary anthology and was active as a literary agent and digital publisher. He currently writes short stories and is working on a novel. He has lived in Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, Zwolle, Amsterdam, Phnom Penh, Tbilisi, Casablanca and is currently established in Lisbon, Portugal – but escapes the winter to the tropics. You can find him on Instagram and on his own website at www.hereigoagainonmyown.com.
Senior Editors:
Jim Clarke is a former journalist and currently a senior lecturer in English Literature and Journalism at Coventry University in the United Kingdom of Great Britain. He is the author of two books of literary criticism, as well as dozens of peer-reviewed articles on subjects as varied as science fiction, dialectal translation, the modernist novel, and US politics. Prior to entering academia, he worked as a national newspaper reporter and editor in Ireland for two decades. He has published one novel, the thriller Of Human Interest, and his short fiction has been published by Heinemann and Minerva. He is a former editor of Ireland’s oldest literary journal, Icarus, and has published poetry widely. www.jimclarke.net
Gabi (Gabrielle) Yetter is a former journalist for The Star in Johannesburg, a freelance writer for Touring Bird, Latitudes, and various online sites, and an author of Whisper of the Lotus, The Definitive Guide to Moving to Southeast Asia: Cambodia, The Sweet Tastes of Cambodia, Ogden the Fish Who Couldn’t Swim Straight, Martha the Blue Sheep and co-author of Just Go! Leave the Treadmill for a World of Adventure. She and her husband, Skip, lived and worked in Cambodia for three years, housesat around the world for almost five years and now live on the south coast of England, where she recently published her first poetry book, And The Clouds Parted. gabrielleyetter.weebly.com
Skip Yetter was a previous senior editor from edition 1 to 7.
Staff Readers:
Helen Le Anderson is a student at the Canadian International School in Vietnam. She has a serious passion for literature and poetry, winning multiple scholastic competitions on a school-level, and in the Saigon Literary Festival for short stories, chain storytelling, and speeches. Besides writing, she enjoys solving copious amounts of jigsaw puzzles and listening to death metal. Driven by her passion for writing and her desire to help others achieve their goals, she joined The Quiet Reader. Aspiring to become a professional editor for a publishing company, she hopes to dedicate her life to working with writers.
Sharif Gemie is a happily retired History professor. He has written eight books and countless academic articles. His first novel, set among UN aid-workers in Germany, ’45-46, The Displaced, was published earlier this year. He is the author of five books, and of over thirty articles in academic journals. His story The Wrong Time To Die was published in the 4th edition of The Quiet Reader, followed by The Saved in our 6th edition and Dead on Time in our 7th. You can follow him on www.sharifgemie.com.
YJ Jun is a fiction writer whose work has been featured in Sci-Fi Lampoon and Typehouse. She lives on the East Coast of the United States with her wife and their cat. Her short story “She Had Willed It” was published in the 5th edition of The Quiet Reader.
Tim Lundergan lives near Boston, Massachusetts, and promotes social distancing by learning piano, which effectively scares away anyone who comes within earshot. He volunteers on the board of Sarus Beyond Borders, an organization dedicated to building a world beyond borders in Asia. Tim has extensive writing and editing experience, having held positions such as editor, copy editor, and director for numerous historical newspapers. He has always been passionate about good writing.
Scott Pedersen is a writer based in Wisconsin. His work has been featured in Fiction International, The I-70 Review, Louisiana Literature, The MacGuffin, and numerous other journals and anthologies. When he isn’t writing fiction, he enjoys performing in a traditional Celtic band. His story “Audrey” was published in the 6th edition of The Quiet Reader.
Brent Peters grew up in a small farming town in southern Ontario, Canada. Writing and literature have been his passion since childhood, leading him from the fields to the classroom. His ultimate goal is to become a traditionally published author and join the world of publishing. He currently lives and works in Japan. His story “The Final Round” was published in the 4th edition of The Quiet Reader.
Frank Podmore is a versatile writer based in London, UK. His achievements include winning the 2015 Fresher Writing Prize for Poetry, a notable accomplishment in the literary community. His poetry has been featured in publications such as Stanza Cannon and Apparition Lit, showcasing his talent and range as a poet. Additionally, Frank Podmore’s comedy writing has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4, highlighting his ability to engage audiences across different mediums. His presence in both poetry and comedy reflects his creative versatility and contribution to the arts.
Michele Van Rensburg hails from South Africa and currently resides in Cambodia, where she teaches at an international school in Phnom Penh. In her free time, she enjoys creating art or relaxing in a coffee shop with a good book. Michele joined The Quiet Reader out of her passion for the written word and her desire to explore and experience the world through the perspectives of others.
Previous staff readers were Yen Radecki, Katie McIvor, Steven Palmer and Aarushi Shetty.
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