Are you stuck for ideas for Mother's Day? I personally think you cannot go wrong with books. Below are five novels which I think would make perfect presents for your mother. Love Again, Doris Lessing This novel by the late Doris Lessing is a second chance romance (of sorts!) and the perfect book … [Read more...]
The Red King of Helsinki in paperback and other news
I'm delighted to tell you that my Cold War spy story, The Red King of Helsinki is finally out in paperback! This novel, which I wrote right after I'd finished my MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa University, is a story of a rookie spy, a young gymnast, and a violent KGB officer. I know this is a … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for Nordic Family Drama?
January seems so right for some Nordic family drama doesn't it? With all the dieting, non-drinking and bleakness of the weather (at least here in London it's decidedly Dickensian) we all want something that reflects the somber mood, right? So if you crave something different after all the festive … [Read more...]
Don’t Bore Your Reader
We all know to bore the reader is the most heinous crime an author can commit. Boring Explanations You know those days when you sit down at your keyboard to write and know you have to explain something in the book that, to put it frankly, bores you? It could be a little bit of backstory, or scene … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: She Did It by Mel Sherratt
This month's best read is a psychological thriller, She Did It, by Mel Sherratt. This author, who I have a met a few times on the writers' circuit, has sold a whopping one million books (and counting) since she started her career in 2012. She describes her books as 'grit-lit' – gritty crime dramas … [Read more...]
The Nordic Heart Romance Series Out in Paperback
The new paperback copies of the Nordic Heart Romance series of books are finally here! Customer reviews I'm delighted with the wonderful reviews I've had for the series. Romance for the thinking woman. – Valisa Iskandar, Fixi London Publishing A terribly moving love story. I … [Read more...]
What a Week!
Last week was the best and yet the worst of my life. I’m not sure I’ve ever had one like it. Come to think of it, the past month has been pretty extraordinary. Appearance on Live TV Those of you who follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram may know how I very nearly couldn't join my sister on … [Read more...]
Pre-order The True Heart Now!
The True Heart, the latest novel in The Nordic Heart Romance Series is now on pre-order! ‘Romance for the thinking woman.’ Valisa Iskander, Head of Fixi London Publishing What is true happiness? London 1990. When Kaisa suffers a third miscarriage, her submarine officer husband Peter is … [Read more...]
Helena’s Best Reads: The Heart Echoes
This month's Best Read is The Heart Echoes by Helena von Zweigberk. This warm, sometimes chilling and ultimately tragic story of three sisters and long ago buried secrets by the Swedish novelist, journalist, and TV presenter, is brilliantly translated by Tiina Nunnally. An Intriguing Start The … [Read more...]
Read Exclusive 1st Chapter of The True Heart
My latest novel, The True Heart, is out soon (16th of November), and to celebrate, I thought I'd let you have a read of the first chapter! An Exclusive The True Heart has so far been read by just a handful of people, amongst them, my Beta readers, my editor, cover designer and naval expert. … [Read more...]
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