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I was born and raised on the island of Zealand, Denmark.
As a child I lived with my family for more than five years on the west coast of Greenland. It was probably the happiest and most exciting time of my childhood.
Having no TV most of my early years, my dad often entertained us, reading stories of the "Little House" as well as biographies about explorers, such as Knud Rasmussen and Roald Amundsen.
I began writing short stories at the age of seven, of course at the time, they were not very involved. My sister and I use to take turn, telling each other stories before going to sleep.
In my teens my story writing became more serious. I remember getting in trouble in school for writing stories during class. Somehow I always had a need to write.
Until recently all my stories were written in my native language, but unable to read them, my husband encouraged me to write them in English for his benefit. I switched to English, and have not regretted it for one second. I enjoy the flow and the variety of the English language, and the wide range of expressions.
Since I bagan writing in English I have had good help from some close acquaintances, two famous story writers and university professors: Patricia and Eugene Flinn. They encouraged me to read as much as possible, in order to build on my skills as well as my vocabulary. I have therefore been inspired by older English writers such as Jane Austen and William Shakespeare, and American classics, as Louisa May Alcott and Lucy Maude Montgomery. Much assistance I have also gotten from my dear husband who edited my first book.
Unsure about my abilities, I decided to published my first book, as a children’s book, Minkie & Emily. I quickly thereafter jumped out in my next project, and I am happy to say that "Sisters" is now available for purchase.
"My stories are based on the people in my life and the places where I have been. Even though my stories are all fiction, they reflect the way I observe my surroundings and how - life never stays the same!".
Apart from my story writing, I also enjoy the challenges of photography, which I have put to use in "Minkie & Emily," that contains a number of digital art converted from actual photographs, as well as the cover art to both "Minkie & Emily" but also "Sisters". Also there my dad was a influence on me. In my teens he encouraged me to take up photography. A selection of my work can be found at -
www.4seasonphotos.com
Literature/Fiction - Sisters
Children's book - Minkie & Emily
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