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A Reading from An Island Heatwave

March 7, 2023 by Helena Halme

Would you like to watch a reading from An Island Heatwave, my latest release? To celebrate the launch of the title last week, I recorded a reading from the novel. An Island Heatwave is the story of three women, whose relationships come close to meltdown in the heatwave that has hit the Scandinavian … [Read more...]

It’s Publication Day

March 2, 2023 by Helena Halme

Today is Publication Day! My latest novel, Book 6 in the Love on the Island Series, AN ISLAND HEATWAVE, is out today. Whoo, hoo! After all the trials and tribulations I've had with this book, my 15th title, I am delighted and – to be honest – very relieved that this novel is finally out.  I … [Read more...]

Tagged With: an island heatwave, Books, Finland, Love on the Island, publication day, writing

New Book Trials and Tribulations

March 1, 2023 by Helena Halme

As the last instalment in the Love on the Island Series, my new book, An Island Heatwave, was always going to be a little harder to write, but I think there have been other factors at work too. End of Lockdowns It's crazy how slowly you get used to a new way of doing things. During the past … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Åland Islands, an island heatwave, Finland, indie author, Love on the Island, new book

Christmas Books

December 7, 2022 by Helena Halme

If you love Christmas books, you'll love this post!  I read a lot of Christmas-themed stories, so I thought I'd give you a few recommendations. My selection of Christmas books includes Nordic Noir, Cozy Mysteries, as well as Romances. If you've never read a seasonal novel, I hope I will … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Book reviews, Books, Christmas, romance

Books Set in Scandinavia

November 18, 2022 by Helena Halme

I love books set in Scandinavia – or the Nordic countries if you include Finland and are pedantic about your geography. You couldn't set a book anywhere more beautiful than my native land. I may be a little biased, of course. But having just made a quick visit to the Åland Islands, situated … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Book reviews, Books, ebook, nordic fiction, Nordic Noir, romance

Would You Like A Sneak Peek into An Island Heatwave?

October 28, 2022 by Helena Halme

I’m afraid I've had to postpone the publication of An Island Heatwave, Book 6 in the Love on the Island series. The good news is that you can now take a sneak peek into the forthcoming novel. Scroll down to find out more. Why I Postponed the Publication Date Some of you may know that I recently … [Read more...]

Tagged With: an island heatwave, Book 6, Love on the Island Series, new book, new novel, sneak peek

Books About Finland

May 13, 2022 by Helena Halme

Are you interested in books about Finland? You're in the right place. As well as writing books about Finland, I try to read every translated book that comes out of there. Firstly, because I'm Finnish and secondly because it's such an interesting country, situated as it is between East and … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, Finland, new books, new releases, nordic fiction

Eve of Publication Day Interview with Jane Davis

April 29, 2022 by Helena Halme

Today I'm delighted to interview Jane Davis, an award-winning author of several literary fiction novels. As well as a friend, Jane is an excellent writer, whose books I eagerly wait to read as soon as they are out. I'm lucky to have received an advance copy of her latest novel, Small Eden, which is … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Author Interview, Books, writing

Obsessed with Russia?

April 1, 2022 by Helena Halme

Russia is in the news a lot lately with the terrible events in Ukraine, and I have begun to wonder if I'm obsessed with the country.  A Child of the Cold War When I was growing up in Finland during the Cold War, I was taught to be afraid of the Big Russian Bear next door. We had to be careful … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, Cold War, cold war spy novel, Finland, russia, ukraine, writing

Nightmare on the Island of Sal

February 17, 2022 by Helena Halme

If you're subscribed to my newsletter, you'll know that my recent holiday in Cabo Verde turned into a bit of a 'Nightmare on the Island of Sal'. An Escape for a Bit of Sun Like many others, the Englishman and I were craving a break in the sun and decided to take a gamble to book a week away in … [Read more...]

Tagged With: holidays, The Englishman

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The novel, first book in the Love on the Island series is now free to download from your favorite store. 😉📚🚢💰
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Throwback to 16 years ago. How time flies! 😲 Throwback to 16 years ago. How time flies! 😲
And then there were six! I can hardly believe it m And then there were six! I can hardly believe it myself that the Love on the Island series is now complete. Well, for now anyway - I’ve learned never to say never.
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Last time I ended a series (The Nordic Heart), I went back and wrote another book because I had so many requests from readers to carry on. 
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