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...]
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...]
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