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
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...]
New Book Trials and Tribulations
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...]
Christmas Books
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...]
Books Set in Scandinavia
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...]
Would You Like A Sneak Peek into An Island Heatwave?
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...]
Books About Finland
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...]
Eve of Publication Day Interview with Jane Davis
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...]
Obsessed with Russia?
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...]
Nightmare on the Island of Sal
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...]
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