My Writing Life

Big News: New Version of a Novel and Unlimited ...
I'm thrilled to share with you that I've now finalised an important step towards making my novels more accessible to everyone. I've joined the Kindle Unlimited programme, a decision born...
Big News: New Version of a Novel and Unlimited ...
I'm thrilled to share with you that I've now finalised an important step towards making my novels more accessible to everyone. I've joined the Kindle Unlimited programme, a decision born...

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 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
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! 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...
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...