Category Archives: This Blog

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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A Digital Desk Drawer

Posted on October 24, 2011 by suvilampila

Are you looking for a story that reads like a grown-up romance, unfolds like a mystery, and at the end opens up for interpretation? Take a peek at the beginning of 7 Days and Counting and join Informal Editors. “Something David … Continue reading →

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Who are the stealth readers?

Posted on June 11, 2011 by suvilampila

I like numbers, as the title 7 Days and Counting might reveal. The reoccurring prime number seven, in particular, is my favorite. The simultaneous simplicity of it combined with the promise of several, sets seven apart from other one digit … Continue reading →

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Still Counting – The Sequel

Posted on May 5, 2011 by suvilampila

I’ve began to write a sequel for 7 Days and Counting, and would like to invite anyone, who is interested, to sign up and get a chance to read it, while it is still work in progress. The blog version … Continue reading →

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It is 7 Days and Counting folks

Posted on April 26, 2011 by suvilampila

The story is now nearly complete, though the book is not finished. I’d like to thank all of you for helping me to get this far. Particularly those, who took their precious time to give me comments, as well as … Continue reading →

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Book Subscription

Posted on February 25, 2011 by suvilampila

I added “Email Subscription” to the blog as I suspect I’m not going to be able to keep up daily posts as Part III continues. I recommend that those of you who are new to the blog and have not … Continue reading →

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Who should read this story?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by suvilampila

The simple answer is that the story is for someone over the legal age, who likes fiction that provides the reader with an active role. Stop reading this page and start from 7DP01 if you do not want any spoilers. The reader … Continue reading →

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Weekdays

Posted on February 20, 2011 by suvilampila

I just added weekdays to the date subheadings to clarify how the story unfolds backwards one day at a time. To the purists I’d like to apologize in advance as 8th of October in 2001 was Monday not Tuesday. I … Continue reading →

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Story in three parts

Posted on February 16, 2011 by suvilampila

Just added the category “Part III” to clarify that the story is in three parts. The “Part II” is incomplete but it will be twice as long as the first part (7DP01-7DP04). The second part should be published in its … Continue reading →

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The blog

Posted on February 12, 2011 by suvilampila

Of course as soon I setup the blog I have to fight the urge to start experimenting with cascading style sheets and other nerdy stuff I’m drawn to. I win the battle with myself to keep the default theme but … Continue reading →

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