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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

Sneak Peek into New Book: Andrei and Frida

February 10, 2022 by Helena Halme

I'm having such fun writing An Island Heatwave, Book 6 in the Love on the Island series, that I thought I'd share a sneak peek into the new book with you today. Frida You may remember Frida from the first book in the series, The Island Affair? In this short clip from the novel, Alicia, who is … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Book 6, Books, indie author, Love on the Island, new book, romance, sneak peek, writing

New Reads for New Year 2022

January 28, 2022 by Helena Halme

New Year means new reads and, for me, 2022 has so far proved to be very productive in that respect. Those of you who read my newsletter know that I've recently returned from quite an eventful holiday in the sun, where in spite of the drama, I had a lot of time to read.  Below are the best reads … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Book reviews, bookclub fiction, Books, historical fiction, romance, The Titanic, TheGildedAge, thriller, womens fiction

Publication Day Blues

December 9, 2021 by Helena Halme

The Island Child is out today, but why do I have publication day blues?This is my 14th fiction title and you'd think thatI'd be used to the whole publication routine. The writing, editing, deciding on the cover and making plans for the launch. But you'd be wrong. The publication process is alwys … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, indie author, Love on the Island, writing, writing tips

Sneak peek into my new novel!

December 3, 2021 by Helena Halme

Would you like a sneak peek into my new novel? Well, you're in luck! The Island Child, a story set on the Scandinavian Åland Islands during Christmastime, will be out next week, on December 9th. But I thougth you migth like chance to read not one, but two exclusive chapters from my new novel before … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, Finland, romance, writing

The Island Child Plot Reveal (No Spoilers)

November 18, 2021 by Helena Halme

My next novel, The Island Child, a seasonal story set on the stunningly beautiful, but sparsely populated Åland Islands, will be out early next month. Today, I can reveal a little more about the plot, but there are no spoilers, don't worry. Love on the Island Series I’ve long wanted to set a story … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, ebook, romance, writing

New Nordic Fiction for the Autumn

August 26, 2021 by Helena Halme

This autumn is seeing a flurry of books being published, including new Nordic fiction. I've picked out my favorites.   The Rabbit Factor by Antti Tuomainen Antti Tuomainen is one of my favourite Nordic authors. I am delighted that his latest novel, THE RABBIT FACTOR, is coming out in … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, new books, nordic fiction

Cover and Title Reveal!

July 16, 2021 by Helena Halme

Yes, it's cover and title reveal time! While the ink is hardly dry on my latest novel, An Island Summer, I'm already writing the next book in the Love on the Island series. This, Book 5, will follow the ongoing love triangle between Alicia, Liam and Patrick, but it will also follow Brit, Alicia's … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Love on the Island, new book, new book cover, new releases

An Island Summer Publication Day

June 17, 2021 by Helena Halme

It's AN ISLAND SUMMER publication day! Book 4 in Love on the Island series is out today. Yippee!I started the day with champagne which in my mind is the best way to celebrate almost anything. I'm also going to be traveling back to Finland (all things being well), so I will be on holiday for the … [Read more...]

Writing in a lockdown

May 27, 2021 by Helena Halme

Writing can be a challenge at any point, but in a lockdown, it can be nigh on impossible. I feel lucky that I've managed to write two full novels, one nonfiction title and rewrite two books during the past 14 months or so. But it was far from easy. The First Lockdown Looking back to the first … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, lockdown, new releases, Rewriting, writer's block

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