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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

Why Did I Leave The Happiest Country In The World?

December 16, 2019 by Helena Halme

In light of Thursday's election result here in the UK, I am wondering why I left Finland, the happiest country in the world? Last week, the new Brexit Party of Britain, the Conservatives, was re-elected into parliament with a massive majority. Led by one of the most controversial politicians, Boris … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Brexit, Finland, Royal Navy, The Englishman

Displaced Sisters

November 5, 2018 by Helena Halme

I've just said goodbye to my sister who's been visiting me in London. She lives and works in Luleå, Northern Sweden. A Displaced Family My only sibling and I have been displaced sisters ever since our father decided in the mid-seventies that he would take up a job offer from a Swedish telecoms … [Read more...]

Tagged With: characters, displaced, Finland, sister, The Englishman

New Book Title and Cover Reveal

October 12, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

Yes, it's new the book title and cover reveal day! I am beyond excited to finally be able to share with you the new title and cover of my latest novel in The English Heart series.  Title Reveal You may have noticed that I've not been talking about the title of the latest installment in my Nordic … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, new releases, The Englishman, The Finnish Girl

Write Your Story

September 28, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

 Write Your Story: How to Turn Your Life into Fiction in 10 Easy Steps is out now. Turning Fact into Fiction You may know that my best-selling novel, The English Heart, is closely based on my own life. Or how some 30 years ago I fell head over heels in love with my Englishman. He was a Royal … [Read more...]

Tagged With: advice for new writers, Books, The Englishman, writing, writing tips

Does writing a book ever get easier?

September 22, 2017 by Helena Halme 2 Comments

I've written a total of nine books, seven of them full-length novels. So is it easier to write a book when you've already published a few? Practice Makes Perfect ... Naturally, if you've written one novel, it's easier to write another one. Well, in theory, it is. For me, it took three novels … [Read more...]

Tagged With: advice for new writers, Books, romance, The Englishman, writing, writing tips

5 Ways to Combat Writer’s Block

August 31, 2017 by Helena Halme 2 Comments

Are you unable to finish that novel but don't know why? If you suffer from Writer's Block, here are five ways to deal with it. What is Writer's Block? I have to come clean: before I was writing my latest (7th) novel, due out later this autumn, I didn't even believe in Writer's Block. I agreed with … [Read more...]

Tagged With: advice for new writers, Books, MA Creative Writing, Princess Diana, The Englishman, The Finnish Girl, writer's block, writing, writing tips

Lose yourself in free books

July 24, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

Choose from over 230 free books and 13 genres in this July giveaway You may have noticed that I've been off the grid a little this month. There is a perfectly wonderful reason for this virtual absence. The Englishman and I welcomed a little baby girl, our first grandchild, into the world on 5th of … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, ebook, free, free books, giveaway

How a film inspired The Nordic Heart Romance series

July 20, 2017 by Helena Halme Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered what inspires authors to write their stories? I find this a fascinating subject, especially as no one author, or story, is the same in this respect. My books are inspired by several things: memories, places I visit, other novels or just something I've overheard. I often also … [Read more...]

Tagged With: An Officer and a Gentleman, Books, Casablanca, film, romance, Royal Navy, The Englishman, The Good Officer, The Navy Wife, writing

Time Sensitive Book Offer

July 10, 2017 by Helena Halme 2 Comments

I thought I'd let you know of a quite amazing book offer. Between 10th and 16th July THE ENGLISHMAN BOXED SET is on a very short and rare promotion. The price will be JUST $0.99/£0.99/€0.99 for the six days. As you probably know, this is a huge discount. The boxed set contains the first … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, ebook, offers, The Englishman, The Good Officer, The Navy Wife

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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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