My Writing Life

August is for Arctic Love Stories

August is for Arctic Love Stories

Isn't it funny how I'm penning an Arctic love tale right in the middle of a UK heatwave? It is, however, a delightful challenge to envision my characters sliding down...

August is for Arctic Love Stories

Isn't it funny how I'm penning an Arctic love tale right in the middle of a UK heatwave? It is, however, a delightful challenge to envision my characters sliding down...

Midsummer in Finland

Midsummer in Finland

Midsummer in Finland and the Nordic countries is a significant event, often equalling Christmas in importance. The way we celebrate varies from country to country, but generally, we get together...

Midsummer in Finland

Midsummer in Finland and the Nordic countries is a significant event, often equalling Christmas in importance. The way we celebrate varies from country to country, but generally, we get together...

What Inspired Me To Write My First Book Series

What Inspired Me To Write My First Book Series

Readers often want to find out what inspires us authors to write. Today, I’d like to tell you what inspired me to write my first book series. When I started...

What Inspired Me To Write My First Book Series

Readers often want to find out what inspires us authors to write. Today, I’d like to tell you what inspired me to write my first book series. When I started...

Happy Valborg!

Happy Valborg!

Happy Valborg! The 1st May, or Valborg (Vappu in Finnish), is a huge celebration in the Nordic countries. It's when students – young and old  –  wear their graduation hats...

Happy Valborg!

Happy Valborg! The 1st May, or Valborg (Vappu in Finnish), is a huge celebration in the Nordic countries. It's when students – young and old  –  wear their graduation hats...

What inspired Coffee and Vodka, a Nordic family drama?

What inspired Coffee and Vodka, a Nordic family...

Coffee and Vodka is a heartfelt story of a Finnish immigrant family in 1970s Sweden. But what inspired me to write this Nordic family drama? Before I get into what inspired...

What inspired Coffee and Vodka, a Nordic family...

Coffee and Vodka is a heartfelt story of a Finnish immigrant family in 1970s Sweden. But what inspired me to write this Nordic family drama? Before I get into what inspired...

Birthday Book Bonanza

Birthday Book Bonanza

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to... It's my birthday this week and if you know that song by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, you are probably...

Birthday Book Bonanza

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to... It's my birthday this week and if you know that song by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, you are probably...