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Books About Finland

May 13, 2022 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Books, Finland, new books, new releases, nordic fiction

Obsessed with Russia?

April 1, 2022 by Helena Halme

Russia is in the news a lot lately with the terrible events in Ukraine, and I have begun to wonder if I'm obsessed with the country.  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 … [Read more...]

Tagged With: Books, Cold War, cold war spy novel, Finland, russia, ukraine, writing

Sneak peek into my new novel!

December 3, 2021 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Books, Finland, romance, writing

That Christmas Feeling

December 3, 2020 by Helena Halme

An Island Christmas

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...]

Tagged With: An Island Christmas, Finland

How Do You Like To Read?

January 10, 2020 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Books, ebook, Finland, reading

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

A Dream of My Dad

December 6, 2019 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Dad, Finland, Independence Day

My Chernobyl Scoop

May 3, 2019 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: BBC, Chernobyl, Cold War, Finland, language, Monitoring, writing

Writing Inspiration for The Island Affair

January 11, 2019 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Books, Finland, romance, The Island Affair, writing inspiration

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

December 20, 2018 by Helena Halme

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...]

Tagged With: Åland Islands, Books, Christmas, Finland, romance

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