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...]
Eve of Publication Day Interview with Jane Davis
Today I'm delighted to interview Jane Davis, an award-winning author of several literary fiction novels. As well as a friend, Jane is an excellent writer, whose books I eagerly wait to read as soon as they are out. I'm lucky to have received an advance copy of her latest novel, Small Eden, which is … [Read more...]
Obsessed with Russia?
Recently, with the terrible events in Ukraine, I have begun to wonder if I'm obsessed with Russia. A Child of the Cold War When I was growing up in Finland during the Cold War, I was taught to be afraid of the Big Russian Bear next door. We had to be careful not to offend the Soviet … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek into New Book: Andrei and Frida
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...]
New Reads for New Year 2022
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...]
Publication Day Blues
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...]
Sneak peek into my new novel!
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...]
The Island Child Plot Reveal (No Spoilers)
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...]
New Nordic Fiction for the Autumn
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...]
Writing in a lockdown
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...]
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