Can you believe it's December already? Do you have that Christmas feeling yet? In Finland, we celebrate the start of the month with something called 'Little Christmas'. Children get a small present left for them at the doorstep by Santa's elves, and we decorate the house and set up the advent … [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...]
Why Did I Leave The Happiest Country In The World?
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...]
A Dream of My Dad
I had a vivid dream of my Dad last night. My sister and I were visiting him in a new home. He lived in a penthouse apartment with a beautiful view of a rose bush with bright red flowers that stretched right up to the clear blue sky. Dad looked very well and as soon as we stepped inside, smiling, … [Read more...]
My Chernobyl Scoop
I’ve just seen the preview of the new Chernobyl series on BBC Breakfast and it took me back to my days at BBC Monitoring. I believe I was the first person to learn about the disaster here in the UK. It was my first scoop! Monitoring Finnish and Swedish Radio It was an ordinary day in … [Read more...]
Writing Inspiration for The Island Affair
I am just in the middle of editing my forthcoming novel, The Island Affair, and I thought I'd let you have a sneak peek into my inspiration for the book. The Island Affair (and the series to follow) is set in Åland. This is a group of islands situated in the Baltic off the coast of Sweden, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
As well as wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I'd like to start by thanking you for your support in 2018. It's been a wonderful year where I have increased my readership and more than tripled my book sales! I've also been able to help a lot of other authors to publish and market their … [Read more...]
A Nordic Christmas
There's something magical about a Nordic Christmas. I would say that, wouldn't I? But it's true. With fresh snow underfoot and dark skies clear with stars, this time of year has an almost mythical quality to it. For us Scandinavians, December is the most important time of year. As well as Christmas, … [Read more...]
No Snow in Lapland
There's no snow in Lapland, a state of affairs which is terrible for the tourist industry. It doesn't bode well for the future of our globe, either. The Press Loves Bad News The lack of snow in Lapland has been picked up by newspapers and news channels alike. CNN reports a 'Festive Flop', while … [Read more...]
Displaced Sisters
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...]
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