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YOU LET ME IN Looks Gorgeous!
Over the last few months, my twisty faerie book, YOU LET ME IN, has taken shape, both inside and out. Here are all the beautiful covers together (US, UK and Germany): You Let Me In delivers a stunning tale from debut … Continue reading
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IN THE GARDEN OF SPITE Will Be Published!
I’m SO thrilled to announce that my dark historical novel about Norwegian-American serial killer Belle Gunness has found wonderful homes with Berkley (US) and Michael Joseph (UK). I just couldn’t be happier, and can’t wait to see it become a … Continue reading
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The Lively Lady of Mære
I sometimes lament how few interesting murderesses we have in my part of the world when the truth is that I just might not know about them. I guess devious murder isn’t something people in general talk about, and that … Continue reading
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Arsenic – A Girl’s Best Friend
Nevermind the diamonds, arsenic has been a girl’s best friend for centuries. The mineral has been useful as cosmetics, fabric dye and as a component in home decorations like wallpapers, lampshades and paint. It has also proven to be gem in … Continue reading
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How To Survive a Long House in October
I still remember the moment before we left, when I was looking into my storage, thinking, “Oh, look all those sheepskins — well, I probably won’t need those. It isn’t that cold. ” Little did I know I was in … Continue reading
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That Strange Little Place in the Mountains
If you’re feeling a little burned out, there’s no better place to go to refill the well than Røros — which is just what a friend and I did this summer. It’s not far from home at all, just … Continue reading
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Best News Ever
Last night, while I was already sipping bubbly things at the annual office Christmas party — I got an e-mail with this beautiful gem of a screen cap: Yup, it’s true. My strange, little novel has found a home with … Continue reading
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This Year’s Summer Reads
I’m not sure if my summer reads are what most people consider summer reads. I tend not to choose the easy breezy ones — although I often like them when I do. This year’s load of novels is no exception, though, … Continue reading
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The One Book to Rule Them All
Rereading this one — am looking forward to feeling slightly insane for a while.
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The Dead Next Door
From I was nine to nineteen, I lived on the wooden half of a former island studded with ancient burial mounds. It’s not hard to see why the place has always been inhabited: the soil is rich, there was game … Continue reading
