Barbara De Smedt is an acclaimed Belgian author who lives in Portugal. She's known for her gripping psychological thrillers that take you on a journey into the darkest corners of the human mind.
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Barbara’s books combine intricate plots and an international setting with compelling character development and a focus on intelligent storytelling. Click on each image for more information.
Alone was shortlisted for ‘MAX Bronzen Vleermuis’ 2020 and for ‘Best Dutch Thriller’ 2021 by Vrouwenthrillers.nl
Road Trip to Nowhere was shortlisted for ‘Best Dutch Thriller’ 2022 by Vrouwenthrillers.nl
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Barbara’s latest thriller ‘Ze Kwam Terug’ won an acclaimed Belgian thriller award, called the KNACK Hercule Poirot Prize of the Audience.
A translation in English is foreseen in the near future.
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Originally from Antwerp, Belgium, Barbara re-discovered her passion for writing during a road trip across Europe. After falling in love with Portugal, she relocated there in 2019.
Barbara's background in languages and Psychology enriches her storytelling, creating narratives that resonate with readers on a profound level.
Today, she dedicates her time to writing full-time and enjoying precious long walks that inspire new stories.
She's a big fan of Twin Peaks and Breaking Bad, loves alternative rock music, and drinks that make her feel bubbly without regretting it the next day.