Whether or not you are able to head for the beach this year, summer is the time for so-called beach reads, isn't it? I have selected a few of my favorites for you to devour on holiday or at home dreaming of sunnier climes. Here are my five best beach reads for 2020. The Weekend by Charlotte … [Read more...]
My Lockdown Story
You're a writer so you would spend your lockdown writing a story, right? Well, yes, in theory... A Good Writing Routine I have worked from home for quite a few years now, and have a well- established routine for my writing and coaching business. On the other hand, my husband's job involves … [Read more...]
Read The Island Daughter Chapter One
The Island Daughter, Book 3 in Love on the Island series is out later this month, but I thought I'd share with you a little sneak a peek from the novel. Read on to find out how you can download The Island Daughter Chapter One today! The Island Daughter When past secrets shatter your present, … [Read more...]
Writing About Death
I’ve come to learn that bereavement is a strange emotion. I’ve also come to realize that the way I cope with death is by writing about it. Coffee and Vodka Many of my books include the death of an important character. A surprising amount for someone who writes stories about family and love, … [Read more...]
How Ruth Ellis inspired my latest novel by Jane Davis
Jane Davis, a prize-winning author, is about to publish her ninth title, At the Stroke of Nine O'Clock. The novel is inspired by Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in the UK. Jane is a writer friend, but she's also one of my favourite authors, so I'm delighted that she agreed to tell you … [Read more...]
Happy Midsummer!
Midsummer is an important celebration in my home country Finland, as it is in the rest of the Nordic countries. Nordic Midsummer Traditions At Midsummer we Nordcs leave the cities behind and escape to the country. We consume a lot of good food, including soused herring, gravadlax, dill … [Read more...]
Limited Time Book Offers!
Whether you go away this year or not, now is a good time to stock up on summer reading. Below you'll find several limited-time book offers, including an unbeatable free promotion on the "sensational" novel, The Island Affair. The Island Affair A grieving mother. Secrets at the heart of the … [Read more...]
It’s Book Cover Reveal Day
Here it is, the brand new cover for Book 3 in Love on the Island series! What do you think? I obviously love it! I'm eternally grateful for the talented Jessica Bell for the design. She is brilliant at interpreting my ideas and comes up with an image that works well in a paperback and eBook … [Read more...]
Happy Walburg’s Eve!
The 1st May, or Walburg (Vappu in Finnish), is a huge celebration in the Nordic countries. It's when students, both young and old, wear their graduation hats and party until late at night. In normal times, on the Eve of Vappu, people take to the streets in huge numbers. In the Finnish capital, … [Read more...]
Reading Gives You Hope
Reading gives you hope in these dark times. I am an optimist at heart I hope you are keeping safe and well. Hope is a difficult emotion to keep alive in these testing times. It is said that the human brain cannot cope with the emotions of fear and hope at the same time, so we have to choose … [Read more...]
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