Author Archives: suvilampila

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

Posted on October 15, 2020 by suvilampila

I give this fantastic and surprising comedy full “douze points” “kaksitoista pistettä” ”tolv påäng”! The feel good Netflix movie pokes fun in a loving manner at the bizarre extravagance known as Eurovision Song Contest. The real life annual TV contest … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found in Translation

Posted on July 10, 2020 by suvilampila

First, I should mention that I have not actually read the Purge but the original novel Puhdistus written by Sofi Oksanen. I highly recommend the Finnish version for its sublime language. Yet, I’m certain any translation of it is worth … Continue reading →

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7 Days and Counting goes binary

Posted on December 17, 2012 by suvilampila

The kindle edition of the novel, 7 Days and Counting, is now available at Amazon US/UK/EU. The eBook includes all the paperback edition illustrations, except the translucent bookmark, featuring a piece of art by Eevamaija Poijärvi. What the kindle edition lacks in touch … Continue reading →

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Calendar 2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23

Posted on December 5, 2012 by suvilampila

“What would I do without you?” – “Grow up?” from 7 Days and Counting. More quotes at facebook.com/TheFrictionist

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Kapok stocks 7 Days and Counting

Posted on October 28, 2012 by suvilampila

My newly released novel, 7 Days and Counting, is available at the Kapok online store with free world-wide shipping. Stock pile at kapok on sun street Address: 3 Sun Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong  

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7 Days and Counting Book Launch Party

Posted on October 9, 2012 by suvilampila

The story begins on Saturday, October 27th at Kapok on Sun Street. Hosted by: Frictionist & Kapok When: Sat 27.10.2012 5pm-7pm Where: 3 Sun Street, Wanchai, Hong Kong RSVP: Facebook or publisher@frictionist.com

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7 Days and Counting to be released on Saturday, 27.10.2012

Posted on October 7, 2012 by suvilampila

Over twenty Informal Editors from Finland, UK, Japan, Belgium, US, Australia and Hong Kong helped to refine 7 DAYS AND COUNTING that reads like a modern romance, unfolds like a mystery and at the end opens up for interpretation. Now the polished … Continue reading →

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Sullied solids

Posted on June 12, 2012 by suvilampila

The most famous word in Shakespeare’s Hamlet is the one we don’t know, the adjective omitted here: O, that this too too          flesh would melt, Thaw and resolve itself into a dew, Or that the everlasting … Continue reading →

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7 Days and Counting receives a Literary Arts Grant from HKADC

Posted on January 16, 2012 by suvilampila

It is official. 7 Days and Counting has been awarded a Literary Arts Grant by Hong Kong Arts Development Council. My first novel will be published in 2012. This would not have been possible without the help of the Informal … Continue reading →

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In the Digital Desk Drawer: The Shy Star

Posted on January 15, 2012 by suvilampila

Are you looking for a children’s story that has something for the adults as well? A short story set in Hong Kong Park you happily read again and again even if your children become obsessed with it? Take a peek … Continue reading →

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