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Which book do you really wish you had written?!

April 29, 2016

Wolf Hall. Not just because the book is absolutely wonderful, but because it is so clear that its author is not only a genius, but also wise, kind spirited and has a lot of humour. 

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You were born in Northern Sweden and your parents come from Lapland. How much did this influence the setting of your book and your ability to recreate it on the page?
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Swedish Lapland in the 18th century - you paint a picture of hardship and suspicions of witchcraft. Did you research old Swedish folklore for the book? (any stories in particular?)
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Is Blackåsen Mountain based on a real place in particular? Where in Lapland do you envisage the mountain and the landscape?
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Tell us more about the existence of the homesteads
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Setting is vital to your story. How important do you think setting is in fiction in general? How did you go about recreating Swedish Lapland on the page?
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The role of the church and the priest in the community was fascinating to learn about. Where did you learn of this?
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The character of Maija who is Finnish is a tough and fearless woman. Do you think she embodies the qualities you would have needed to survive in such an environment?
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If you were to be stuck in a lift for three hours with any character from literature, who would it be?
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Which book do you really wish you had written?!
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