It's nearly Christmas and the end of the year so I wanted to send you my Season's Greetings! New Series Looking back to 2019, I've had a fabulous writing year. I've published two novels in a new series, Love on the Island, set on the stunningly beautiful Åland Islands. Book I, … [Read more...]
Why Did I Leave The Happiest Country In The World?
In light of Thursday's election result here in the UK, I am wondering why I left Finland, the happiest country in the world? Last week, the new Brexit Party of Britain, the Conservatives, was re-elected into parliament with a massive majority. Led by one of the most controversial politicians, Boris … [Read more...]
A Dream of My Dad
I had a vivid dream of my Dad last night. My sister and I were visiting him in a new home. He lived in a penthouse apartment with a beautiful view of a rose bush with bright red flowers that stretched right up to the clear blue sky. Dad looked very well and as soon as we stepped inside, smiling, … [Read more...]
It’s Publication Day
It's Publication Day! The run-up to publishing An Island Christmas, which is my tenth title, seems a lot longer than my previous books. But in truth, the pre-order term was by no means the longest one. I guess a lot has happened in my life, which has made these past two months harder to me … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: Little Siberia by Antti Tuomainen
I am a huge fan of Finnish author Antti Tuomainen and his new release, Little Siberia, only confirms to me his status as 'King of Helsinki Noir'. The translation of Little Siberia by David Hackston is also excellent. Fargo meets Nietzsche in this atmospheric, darkly funny thriller by the … [Read more...]
Win $500 Amazon vouchers and other bookish offers!
It's that time of the year when there are lots of competitions to win prizes and other bookish offers. I have a few to share with you today. The most amazing one of these is the opportunity to win $500 Amazon vouchers! Read on... Some Bookish Offers I've teamed up with a bunch of other authors … [Read more...]
An Island Christmas Pre-order
Whoop, whoop, my new novel, An Island Christmas is now out on pre-order! This novel, which is a sequel to The Island Affair (but can also be read as a standalone book), takes the reader to the magical, snowy Scandinavian Åland Islands. Love, Family and Impossible Choices A book of love, family and … [Read more...]
It’s Cover Reveal Day for An Island Christmas
Whoop, whoop, it's Cover Reveal Day! My next novel, AN ISLAND CHRISTMAS, will be out 28 November. Another baby about to be launched into the world ... Needless to say, I love the new cover! Jessica Bell, my long-time designer, has done a great job once again. I feel this cover really conveys the … [Read more...]
How to Turn Your Life into Fiction Step 3: Plot
When you want to turn your life into fiction, one of the most important steps is to decide on the plot. "But I know my own life story," you say. That's true, but don't forget that you are writing a novel. Telling a story in a novel form requires you to follow some of the rules of storytelling. The … [Read more...]
New Book Description
Publishing a new book is always exciting, but deciding on a book description is a huge landmark in the process. This is when the author puts her hand up to the world and says, "This is the story I'm writing." Sequel to The Island Affair My new book is a sequel to The Island Affair, "a gripping … [Read more...]
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