My writing journey
Ever since I wrote essays in school, I've dreamed about becoming an author. In my late teens, I even wrote a futuristic novel about World War III hitting Sweden and a number of young people on the run. But I never managed to find a publisher...
During the 1970s, I published a small magazine about UFO sightings from around the world. It was an interesting period, during which I made a number of international contacts, wrote and translated articles.
Later, during the 1970s and the 1980s I wrote several articles, which were published in Swedish and Danish popular science magazines. These articles dealt with subjects as space exploration, ancient mysteries, UFO sightings, parapsychology, popular science etc.
But even if life had its many twists and turns, during the years that followed, my dream never died. My wife encouraged me to participate in a writing course, and during 2007-2009 I was enrolled in the Winghill Writing School online and learned a lot to enhance my writing skills.
It was during these studies that the idea for "The Fire and Ice Trilogy" was born. Initially, I thought it would only be one novel, but as the idea evolved, I soon realized that it would take three books to tell the complete story.
To find a publisher wasn't easy, but finally the first part, "Heatstroke" was published by Raider International Publishing in December 2010. I continued to work on the story and a year later, in December 2011, the second novel "Autumn" was published.
As I finished the third part "Hoarfrost"r, I found and got truly interested in CreateSpace, which is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, and part of the Amazon group of companies. What I found sounded interesting and through CreateSpace "Hoarfrost" was published in September 2012.
Since then, "Autumn", "Hoarfrost" and "Heatstroke" have been converted to e-books and made available online as Kindle Books. With a low pricing, I think this a comfortable and environmental-friendly alternative to printed editions.
The current series I have written in English, since the issues presented in my novels concern the whole world. The trilogy also reflects my engagement in environmental questions and social problems.
I realized that creating a novel is not only a question of having a flourishing imagination, it also takes a lot of planning and research to get the work done. Thank heaven for the Internet, and now also AIs!
Authors like Isaac Asimov, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Arthur C. Clarke, Peter F Hamilton, Stephen King, Alistair Reynolds, Jules Verne, Jan Guillou, K Arne Blom, John Grisham, and many more have inspired me. I love to read and not only fiction, but also a lot of popular science in both books and magazines.
Real-world events and politics often activate my brain waves and imagination, and if possible, I prefer events to be plausible and places as accurate as possible, even if characters and happenings are pure fiction. But sometimes I also like to convey a message to the reader...
I have also written some in Swedish: a detective story with the title "Änkan som vägrade dö", a noir story "Det du håller mest kärt" and another about the Sami struggle "Den sista jojken".
I'm currently working on a follow-up to the first trilogy. The new one is called "The Phoenix trilogy". My mind is bursting with ideas, and I only hope that my lifespan will be long enough to share them all with you.
Explore my novels...
Check out my beloved novels that have received great response from readers. Each work is a unique story with characters that live long after the last page. These novels offer a mix of emotion, adventure, and deep insights, and I hope they inspire and entertain you just as they have for so many others.
You can order all of them on Amazon or most other online book stores.
HEATSTROKE
The fire and ice trilogy, Book 1
Fighting for a better world...
In the year 2027, Maria, who grew up as a rebel and who recently has inherited her parents’ business, has been forced into exile. She establishes the new political environmental organization G², Guardians of Gaia. Maria has a dedication and willpower that guides her in the struggle against the global warming. But there’s also an ongoing conflict with her brother, and her sometimes insuperable engagement causes heart-rending catastrophes in her own personal life.
In another part of the world, in the rainforests of Borneo, Atash fights for his own survival. Here he finds his mission in life that nothing can make him abandon. Disillusioned by personal tragedies, but simultaneously driven by a superhuman passion, he starts a project, which will put him and Maria on a collision course in a future where everything is at stake.
This is a broad futuristic thriller, which is set in the near future. It spans more than 25 years, from a destitute Cuba and a blossoming Sweden in the 2010s, to the Arctic and the USA at the end of the 2030s. The main themes are social differences, the changing global climate, eco-terrorism and the futile struggle to save the environment and alter the society. In this novel the global warming has become a reality, the antagonism between the Western world and the Muslim society has increased further, and there are several hard decisions that have to be made. This extreme time sees the birth of powerful leaders, which are prepared to take exceptional measurements and make great sacrifices to achieve changes.
AUTUMN
The fire and ice trilogy, Book 2
Eternal night...
By the end of the 2030s, Maria has come to the end of the road. Two decades of hard work with the environmental organization G², Guardians of Gaia, has not achieved the desired change to the spirit of international society. Global warming is now a fact with flooded cities, millions of refugees and nature are near collapse. Thus, Maria bets everything on one shot: an extreme solution to take place in the Arctic that should cool down a planet suffering from a heatstroke.
But can man use his ingenuity to stop the catastrophe, or will he only use it for short-term benefits?
Meanwhile, Maria is unaware that her former colleague, Atash, counts on her success to fulfill his own agenda based on his prophecies. Once a dedicated physician and environmentalist, his personal losses have filled him with too much anger and darkness. Atash is prepared to go even further than Maria, but how far is too far?
When things appear to work according to plan, betrayal from the one closest to the heart, simple mistakes and unexpected events turn the dice once more...
Her path takes Maria back to her beloved Cuba as the twilight dawns on the planet and the first signs of the approaching autumn become visible...
HOARFROST
The fire and ice trilogy Book 3
Will Maria succeed...
Volcanic autumn has become a reality, holding the planet in an icy grip. As autumn turns to winter, Earth's climate gets even colder: the North Sea freezes over, the Gulf Stream congeals and the monsoons cease. Under the shade of a global ash shroud, crop failure becomes widespread and famine knocks on the door. Human society suffers from a shivering fit, aggravating old inflamed wounds and diseases. Man's basic needs become naked; riots, civil wars and violence are plaguing mankind and further decimating the number of inhabitants. The world as we know it today will soon cease to exist, and mankind will use all methods available for his survival. Maria returns to her homeland, Cuba - a nation that has changed a lot. Her burning enthusiasm from her youth strengthens her in the daily survival for herself and her sick son. She's also constantly worried about her grandma, who still lies in a coma. Among her grandma's belongings, she finds some old diaries, and secrets from the past are revealed. If she can no longer save the world, she might at least be able to save Cuba from economic disaster and its population from death by starvation. But the actions taken by Maria are looked upon with disapproval by powerful economic groups. How much can they accept, before they themselves have to react?
The Phoenix trilogy
Now almost 15 years later, I'm working on a sequel to "The fire and ice trilogy", and this one is called "The Phoenix trilogy". Sun and warmth returns to a devastated world, and some people have still not given up the struggle for a better world...
You can order all of them on Amazon or most other online book stores.
OUTCAST
The Phoenix trilogy, Book 1
Humanity rises up...
Humanity had been greatly decimated during the years that the planet had been shrouded in darkness and cold but was now about to gain new strength when the life-giving sunlight had returned and thus opportunities to once again produce food in the form of various crops and feed new livestock.
Mankind could be likened to the mythological immortal bird Phoenix, which, after having died in flames and combustion, rises again from the ashes to new life. But which version of the bird Phoenix was going to be resurrected? Powerful forces wanted to restore the financial order that had prevailed earlier. Those who represented an alternative lifestyle did not want a repeat, and they tried hard to stay united and strong, but were persecuted and vilified.
REBIRTH
The Phoenix trilogy, Book 2
Rebirth of the Banker Group...
As the sunlight had returned after the volcanic winter, the former global economic elite had breathed morning air and begun to regain control of the various economic markets around the world. They had once again started pulling the strings to make the resurrected humanity fall back into the same pattern as before, a pattern that would continue to give this group enormous power and wealth.
Many did not want history or old mistakes to be repeated but wanted an entirely different world. A route towards greater freedom; politically, religiously, and economically, and one which considers the planet’s limited resources and opportunities. A world without money-hunger and lust for power, without warfare and hatred…
These people were resilient, stubborn, and simply refused to give up, no matter the odds. Could they be able to join their forces, they would become even stronger. And they had not intended to give up easily, despite horrible sacrifices for themselves and their loved ones.
TRANSITION
The Phoenix trilogy, Book 3
Brave new world or...
The development in the world was not going in the desired direction. The enthusiasts from the secret collectives tried in vain to find ways to influence and change the world globally. To solve the problems of post-labor societies when AI and smart robots took over jobs, switch to a plant-based diet to protect animals and nature.
Many solutions were found to save the world from plastic and PFAS poisoning, ways to reduce violence, and ways to resolve disagreements through other means than war and armed conflicts.
Months and years had been spent on various simulations and analyses, but they had all failed, as the world was too tough to implement changes to. Humanity was divided into countless nations, split up into different religions, cultures, ideologies, and political ideas. At the same time, the tech companies and the power elite held tight to the reins and did not want to let any change that might reduce their power and wealth come true.
Soon, only morally questionable choices remained for those with good intentions. They hesitated - what should they do? Would they ever be forgiven if they went forward?
Books in Swedish...
So far, I have written and published three independent books in Swedish: a detective story, a dark suspense novel, and one about the Sami people's fight for justice and respect.
You can order all of them on Amazon or most other online book stores.
Änkan som vägrade dö
Sanningen höll på all kosta henne livet......
Den förväntade avkopplingen med termala bad och värme i Italien, blev inte riktigt som Stina hade hoppats på. Några mystiska olyckor, som drabbat hennes väninnor, ledde henne in på ett sökande längs en väg kantad med ond bråd död, där de lugna stunderna kunde räknas på ena handens fingrar.
I sin jakt på sanningen, tvingades hon gång på gång att fly hals över huvudet, när hon hade väckt upp den björn, som hon egentligen borde ha låtit fortsätta sova. Men vad skulle hon nu ta sig till? Och var skulle hon gömma sig?
Snart märkte Stina, att hon bara var en liten schackpjäs i ett mycket mer komplicerat spel, med förgreningar runt om i Europa. Trots att rädslan forsade genom hennes ådror och hon kände sig långt ifrån kapabel, så ville hon inte ge upp. Och liemannen tänkte hon lämna långt bakom sig, för hon var änkan som vägrade dö!
Det du håller mest kärt
Smärtsam upprättelse...
Eloise upptäckte tidigt att livet sällan är rättvist. Hon tillbringade en stor del av sin uppväxt i ensamhet eller hos välvilliga grannar, medan hennes mamma Ann var upptagen med en fruktlös kamp för det som hon älskade mest här i världen.
Sedan kom en tid när hennes bräckliga trygghet plötsligt spolades bort av livets stormar. Hur skulle hon nu gå vidare? Hur skulle en ensam, blyg och tillbakadragen flicka som hon överleva i en värld full av så mycket smärta? Plötsligt stod hon bara inte ut längre. Hon bestämde sig för att aldrig mer vara sårbar och svag. Hon skulle minsann ta kontroll över sitt liv!
Hennes livsval drev oundvikligen henne på kollisionskurs med omgivningen och in i nya utmaningar. Så småningom kom Eloise att formas under hårda förhållanden runt om i olika oroshärdar världen över.
Men så lätt är det inte att komma ifrån de smärtfulla minnena. Trots att ett antal år har gått och att Eloise är starkare, plågas hon fortfarande av känslor som för henne tillbaka då hon var liten och maktlös. Hon beslutar sig att ta itu med det orättvisa som har begåtts. De ansvariga ska få lära sig hur det känns att mista det de höll som mest kärt!
Upprättelsen blir dock inte så ljuv och innebär ny smärta. Att döma är svårare än man tror. Vad är rätt och fel? Finns någon rättvisa?
Den sista jojken
En sista jojk som kallade till kamp...
När Aili växte upp berättades det inte mycket från det förflutna. Hon anade att det fanns känsliga ämnen som man undvek att ta upp på släktträffarna. Varför hittade hon inga foton på sin riktiga mormor Anna? Vad hände egentligen med morfar Matias under kriget? Berättelser från äldre tider fullföljdes sällan och avslutades ofta abrupt, och Ailis nyfikna frågor tystades ner.
Genom egna efterforskningar lärde hon sig om sådant som många inte talade om. Om mörka tider med avrättningar och häxprocesser, biologiska rasexperiment, sterilisering, tvångs-förflyttningar, Nomadskolor och förföljelser. Händelser som de förbjudna jojkarna inte talade om.
Nuförtiden berättade jojkarna mest om smältande isar, om renbete som försvann, om skogsmarker på fjällen som brann i sommarvärmen, om fjällbjörkar som fällde sina torra bruna löv på hösten…
När släkten träffades pratade man inte om de giriga blickar som gång efter annan riktades mot samernas land. Som om ingen var medveten om alla storslagna planer för ekonomiska och industriella vinningar på samernas bekostnad. Och att lystna blickar riktades ännu längre norröver förstod Aili först långt senare…
Vad skulle hända om samerna en dag hade fått nog och stämde upp i en jojk som kallade till kamp?
Two books that are connected and take place in an alternate timeline...
After a seven-year break in writing, there were two magical stories set in an alternate timeline where secrets from the distant past suddenly put the fate of humanity on the line.
You can order all of them on Amazon or most other online book stores.
Off limits
What secrets were hidden on Mars?
It had all started in the early 1970s, when an astrophysicist decided to take a closer look at photos, taken during a severe dust storm on the planet Mars. What he saw in these photos led to events connecting Reagan's SDI program, the 9/11 attacks, the Covid-19 pandemic, and a clandestine lab in Greenland.
What secret puppet masters have held the world by their strings for 50 years, and why? What would connect a janitor with mental issues, working at a hospital in Pasadena, with a Swedish journalist, working in Norway, and with a scientific lecturer in Toronto?
The launches of three Mars missions in the summer of 2020 accelerated the development heading for a resolution in February 2021, far away from the secret space center off the coast of Greenland. Why had Mars been considered OFF LIMITS?
The answers to these questions will lead you through thrilling events and expose how the world has become what it is today. What is happening now and in the near future will be revealed by the fates of both real and fictional persons. Facts and fiction are intertwined until you’ll be unable to separate them from one another. What disguise has been put on historical events: what is truth and what are lies?
Converte temporis
Would they be prepared or not...
Despite fifty years of preparations, they were not yet ready. The advancements in science would not be enough.
Within eight months’ time, their worst nightmares could come true. The earlier mission to Mars had not given the answers they had hoped and waited for. How could they prevent what was about to happen?
Their hope lay in advanced theories from well-known physicists - theories that were untested in practice. Was mankind facing extinction, or could it somehow be prevented? How could they turn back time to change the future? Or was there another way to stop these aliens, millions of years ahead of humanity in development?
The fate of humanity rests in the hands of a couple of groups with a handful of dedicated persons, but will they be able to succeed, against all odds?
Meanwhile, humanity faces other problems with a still ongoing pandemic, a new war, financial and energy crises, which makes it difficult to concentrate their joint resources on a common enemy and finding a solution. Will the aliens actually be too late, no conquer needed…
You will find the unexpected conclusion in this sequel to “Off limits”!
Discover my creative journey!
The writing process is more than just putting ideas into words on paper; it is a journey of discovery, research, mistakes and triumphs. Most of the books I write take place in a parallel timeline where most things are similar to our own world, but where things unfold a little differently.
I spend a lot of time researching so that what I write about could be conceivable. I study places, current and upcoming technology, science and much more to make everything as believable as possible. And for each new book, I have added new knowledge for myself.
It often starts with an idea that may have been inspired by small events, a song, something I have read or thought about. Sometimes the idea lies dormant for several years before I start writing it down. It often also requires extensive new "research". Writing is a craft that takes a lot of time. You have to build a believable plot and there have to be characters that you know inside and out, as if they were your own siblings, friends or partners.
I also often want to draw the reader's attention to various problem areas in society, such as environmental problems, global warming, terrorism, global surveillance, financial injustice and much more. These issues are often changes that my main characters struggle to achieve and do not always succeed with. These important messages are often woven into exciting adventures, but are an important part of the stories.
From idea to finished book
A journey of creativity and strange inspiration...
Every book starts with some kind of idea. It can be a single book or a whole series of books that are connected.
I let my thoughts flow freely, often resulting in rough plans chapter by chapter.
And this is where the magic begins – how a simple idea can develop into a captivating script. Through reflection and planning, I create a structure and direction for the story, which helps me find the common thread.
But sometimes the story takes on a life of its own, the events do not develop as I had originally planned but go in an entirely different direction. How can this be? How the brain works, and how associations are made, is still largely a mystery, but sometimes it makes writing extra exciting...
Editing and refinement
Writing over and over again...
Editing is a crucial part of my writing process. It’s about looking at my work objectively and identifying what’s working and what needs to change.
I work meticulously on each chapter, honing the language, improving the flow, and making the story more engaging for my readers.
Sometimes that means letting go of what no longer serves its purpose and building new parts or changing the flow of time.
Publishing & distribution
From script to bookshelf...
When I feel my work is complete, the next step is to get the book published. This includes getting the text converted into printable book pages, and creating a captivating cover design.
I am a self-publishing author and primarily focus on online platforms such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, etc. I use CreateSpace, which is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, and part of the Amazon group of companies. There is no stock of printed books, and all printing is done on-demand when someone orders. Some of my novels are also available to download as e-books from Amazon Kindle.
Engaging readers
Creating community
Engaging my readers is an important part of the entire writing process. I value feedback and interaction with my readers, which enriches my future projects.
Social media becomes an arena where I can share my thoughts and gain insights from those who read my novels. By creating a community around my works, I hope to inspire and motivate others to express their own stories.
Ideas for future novels
I have been planing for a long time to write a prequel to "The Fire and Ice trilogy", to take place from World War II onwards. I already have many ideas and conversations, a lot of material and facts. But it will be difficult to break through what most people today consider to be the truth and show a different reality...
I have also been thinking for many years about a long series of seven books: "Seven keys to madness", which will span from the 1970s to far into the future. A continuation of the book "Converte temporis" will be numbed two or three in that series.
The book about the Sami people made me think about a similar book that would take place in northern North America and the indigenous people there who have other concerns to contend with...
