Hi! I’m Mina Witteman.
I write adventure stories for curious readers who love mystery, excitement, and discovering new worlds. If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing across the sea, solving a mystery, exploring hidden places, or setting off on an unforgettable journey, you’re in the right place.
Many of the adventures in my books begin with adventures from my own life. I love to travel, sail, and explore places I’ve never been before. Sometimes I sleep on a boat, sometimes I wander through old cities, and sometimes I discover something so amazing that I just have to turn it into a story.
My Boreas books are packed with action, friendship, surprises, and danger, but also with cool facts hidden inside the adventure. As you read, you’ll discover how sailors find their way by the stars, learn about life at sea, try recipes, explore traditions, and uncover all kinds of fascinating things without it ever feeling like homework.
I believe every great adventure begins with one question: What if…? So come aboard, meet unforgettable characters, and join me on a journey where every page brings a new discovery.
Who knows? My next adventure might even inspire yours.
And keep your eyes peeled for the English translation of Boreas: The Unlikely Odyssey of Boreas Wind, coming out in March 2027 with Blue Dot Kids Press. And while you’re in between adventures… can you decode what the maritime signal flags above are trying to spell?
Spoiler alert: it’s not “Help, I’m stuck on a boat!”
Mina Witteman 