Author of dark things – thrilling novels and haunting stories
Uten Nåde translates to Without Mercy in Norwegian, and what a merciless book it is! This book is about two things: polar bears, and the people who've encountered them—be that through hunting, research, or other, terrifying encounters. It's written by Birger Amundsen, a multi-faceted man who is (among other things) an Arctic researcher, a journalist,... Continue Reading →
An incredible real-life account of life in the Arctic. Nord For Det Øde Hav - or North Of The Desolate Sea, if you prefer the translation is the story of Liv Balstad's nine year long adventure in Longyearbyen, Svalbard where she lived and worked as a radio hostess, wife, mother and in support of her... Continue Reading →
It's been a weird, challenging, and busy first half of the year. At the same time, it's been absolutely incredible. Coming into 2025, I thought the biggest thing I was going to do this year was to publish my Norwegian YA debut novel, FJORDBEIST. Having been picked up by my publisher in September, we spent... Continue Reading →
I've lived two years in the Arctic - Here's what I learned!