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...]
Nordic Fiction for Valentine’s Day
I know what you're thinking – Nordic fiction for Valentine's Day? It isn't exactly romantic, is it? Ah, but I disagree. Even some Nordic Noir titles have love stories incorporated – just think of Viveca Sten's Sandhamn murder series. All throughout the nine books, when we see the mystery unfold, we … [Read more...]
Five Best Beach Reads 2020
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...]
New: Buy Books Straight from this Author
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...]
In lockdown, who you gonna call? Submariners!
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...]
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...]
A Bizarre Island Holiday
I've just arrived back home to London from a very bizarre island holiday. Why Did We Decide to Travel? We'd been planning for a trip to Maui for more than twelve months. It was the highlight of our five-year work and holiday calendar. An annual convention, organised in five different, rotating … [Read more...]
The Day We Met Out in Paperback!
The Day We Met, a prequel story to my new Nordic fiction series, Love on the Island, is now available in paperback! This short story introduces the two main characters, Finnish journalist Alicia and a British doctor, Liam. Read the blurb below to find out more. The Day We Met Do you … [Read more...]
How Do You Like To Read?
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...]
New Year, New Freebies, and New Resolutions
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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