Koen Van Deun is an independent author and script writer, specialising in audio & radio plays, podcasts and audio guides. Together with Flemish audio production agency Het Geluidshuis, he has published popular books and audio plays for children like the “Once Upon a Timers”-series and fiction podcasts for grownups like Parallel, a mockumentary podcast series exploring crucial turning points in Belgian national history. Incredible historic events that never actually happened …but could have. In 2024 Koen Van Deun and Het Geluidshuis won a Rose d’Or for Batavia, a drama podcast he created and wrote. Batavia tells the true story of history’s most horrific sea voyage in 12 chilling episodes. A phenomenal Belgian/Dutch production with cinematic music, riveting cliffhangers and a first-rate international cast. He also writes short stories, poetry and advertising, but now regrets mentioning all three.