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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

New: Buy Books Straight from this Author

April 17, 2020 by Helena Halme

Good news! You can now buy books straight from this author. I’ve been wanting to set up a new online shop for some time and, finally, this week, I managed to complete the task. (The things you achieve when you can't get into your usual writing routine...) Books Available Widely In these … [Read more...]

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In lockdown, who you gonna call? Submariners!

April 2, 2020 by Helena Halme

My husband has been telling me that the reason we are doing so well in lockdown is because of the submariners' patrol rules he follows. When he told me about it, I realized this is nothing new: these are the rules we have been following all our married life! We're celebrating 36 years in May, so … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, coronavirus, Covid19, lockdown, Royal Navy, submariners

How Do You Like To Read?

January 10, 2020 by Helena Halme

I'd love to know how you like to read. In particular, what format do you prefer? January is the time to plan next year's goals, but this year, because it's a new decade, I also want to look a little more ahead. And that means planning what type of new formats I'd like to publish in the next … [Read more...]

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New Year, New Freebies, and New Resolutions

January 3, 2020 by Helena Halme

Happy New Year! I hope you've had a lovely, relaxing (!?) Christmas holiday and a good start to the new decade? New Year Not Skiing The Englishman and I spent Christmas with family and New Year in the stunningly beautiful Swedish ski resort, Åre, where one of my books, The Christmas Heart, is set. … [Read more...]

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Helena’s Best Reads: Little Siberia by Antti Tuomainen

November 22, 2019 by Helena Halme

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...]

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It’s Cover Reveal Day for An Island Christmas

September 11, 2019 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: An Island Christmas, Book series, Christmas, cover reveal, Love on the Island, new book, new releases

Top Five Books for Easter Holidays

April 18, 2019 by Helena Halme

The Easter holidays, in my mind, are the perfect time to relax with a good book. It's a time when you need just a plain good read, or perhaps something more spiritual. For me, an excellent book is one that I just can't stop reading, whatever the genre or subject matter. Here, in my top five books … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Book reviews, Books, books for Easter, Carol Mason, JJ Marsh, Joanne Harris, Kate Atkinson, Michael Arditti

Why Is Publishing A Book Scary?

March 19, 2019 by Helena Halme

It's only two days until my latest book, The Island Affair, is published. Although I've had some very good reviews from early readers, why is publishing a book still so scary? Not A Novice I am an author of eight novels, so I'm not a novice. But my next book is one that I’ve been wanting to write … [Read more...]

Tagged With: book offer, characters, new releases, offers, plot, The Island Affair

Helena’s Best Reads: The Corner Shop at Cockleberry Bay by Nicola May

March 1, 2019 by Helena Halme

This month's Best Reads is The Corner Shop in Cockleberry Bay. I read this feel-good novel in two days while suffering from a winter cold. It was hugely restorative to be transported into the wonderful seaside community of Cockleberry Bay with its sea breeze, screeching seagulls and gossiping … [Read more...]

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