social media

On my Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, I share my author journey with sneak peeks into my writing routine, research and the publishing industry. I also share book reviews and recommendations, focusing on middle-grade books. This is a place for book enthusiasts.

I post about…..

writing routine

I post about the ups and downs of a writer’s life, my writing routines, my top tips, my biggest wins.

Stack of four illustrated hardcover books with decorative covers on a green background.

book recommendations

I love reading middle-grade fiction and nature-themed books and post about them on my feed!

Illustration of an oak tree branch with oak leaves and acorns against a green background.

my inspiration

I post about walks in nature, my life in Finland, the museums I visit, and all the other things that inspire my books.

Author Talk

I read a lot of books, about 150 books every year. My reading taste is very varied, I read a fun mix of magical middle grade novels, domestic / psychological thrillers, as well as some literary fiction, romance and magic (witches, time-travel) sprinkled in!

I especially love books that feature my favourite topics:

- multiculturalism (moving abroad / multicultural families)
- autism / neurodivergence (I love an autistic main character!)
- mental health / mental illness (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia)
- sisters / sibling relationships
- authors and writing
- dark academia (boarding school or university settings)
- ballet and theatre
- old people (and dementia – I’m my grandpa’s carer!

An author visit, the author is on stage giving a presentation with a large screen behind her displaying various images and texts, including books and people. The pupils is seated in front of her in a darkened room with stage lighting overhead.

Writing Workshops

Want to know what makes a good story? Book my writing workshop for your class! Together, we’ll explore elements of a story and write our own.

INCLUDING:

Protagonists and antagonists (heroes and villains)
How a good story is built
We discuss books we have read
Finally, we write our own story as a class.

PRICE:

$800

ENQUIRE

An open scrapbook with pressed autumn leaves, dried flowers, a vintage camera illustration, and a small paper tag. Surrounding items include a camera lens, a book, and white envelopes.

Forest Diary

In my book, Lumi keeps a forest diary. She goes into the forest, where she collects treasures (conkers, acorns, leaves), which she then draws. She presses flowers and writes down what she sees, hears and experiences.

INCLUDING:

Sensory exercises
Flower or leaf pressing
Nature poetry
Inspiration for future forest visits

PRICE:

$1200

ENQUIRE

I won the speaker prize in the category “Newcomer of the Year” in 2024

– Speakersforum Finland

FAQ’s

My book is aimed at 8–12 year olds, but I am happy to do school visits for pupils from kindergarten to college.
Absolutely! I’d be happy to visit schools that are further away or have less budget via video call.
Absolutely. I also speak about topics such as multicultural childhoods and neurodivergence.

Yes, I’ve done talks for parents around topics of moving abroad/making a new country your home, how to support your neurodivergent child or how to become an author.
If you have questions about how to get an agent and break into the publishing industry, or about how to curate your author social media accounts, please get in touch via email!
Absolutely! My workshops are usually 45 minutes + time for a Q&A, and I can easily fit three different workshops into one day – I’ve even done four!