Team

Rebecca Rijsdijk is a bookmaker, storyteller, and poet based in Eindhoven. Her passion for poetry was born during her studies at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Design. She has since published four collections focused on trauma and healing, and her poetry has been described as powerful and raw.

Rebecca founded Sunday Mornings at the River, an indie poetry press, in 2012 to create a supportive community for poets to express themselves freely. As the editor-in-chief of the press, she works closely with poets to develop their craft and bring their work to life. She also designs covers and book interiors for the press and markets, communicates, edits etc.

Rebecca's love for poetry stems from her belief in its power to connect people and bring about positive change.

Bobbie the Schweenie dog is the co-founder of Sunday Mornings at the River. Bobbie's role in the press is to provide moral support, keep the team's spirits up, and offer feedback on the latest poetry collections (usually by wagging his tail or tilting his head).

When he's not busy inspiring the poets, Bobbie enjoys long walks, chasing squirrels, and taking naps in the sun. He also has a particular affinity for chewing on pens and curling up next to the team during editing sessions.

Despite his lack of opposable thumbs, Bobbie is an essential part of the Sunday Mornings at the River team. His unconditional love and unwavering support keep the press running smoothly, and he's always there to lend an ear (or a paw) when the poets need it most.