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Naja Marie Aidt: "I could see in their eyes that the book really meant something to them"

What makes an established author proud when it comes to her own work? What does she remember best from her long life as an author? And what kind of opportunities are available to Danish authors? Naja Marie Aidt shares her thoughts.

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Sabine Lemire: "An illustrator’s interpretation puts a whole new spin on your words"

What moves a children’s book author? And how does she perceive Danish children's ability to tap into their imaginations? Read along as Sabine Lemire shares her thoughts.

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Theis Ørntoft: "Knowledge is like the bedrock from which the rest of the story can grow"

Where does an award-winning Danish author go for inspiration? EARTHLY author Theis Ørntoft reveals this, along with how his novel characters are often linked to his own family members.

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Olga Ravn: "Abracadabra is both word and object"

Folklore and witchcraft are just some of the subjects the internationally acclaimed author, Olga Ravn, has explored in her work. Here she gives a glimpse into her creative process in crafting the novel, THE WAX CHILD.

Photo: Simon Klein Knudsen
Photo: Simon Klein Knudsen

Thomas Korsgaard: “That’s not why I write”

Golden Laurels winner Thomas Korsgaard writes fiction, but often draws inspiration from life. Here, he shares a valuable lesson learned from an encounter with a reader who mistakenly believed his books were autobiographical.

Photo: Sarah Hartvigsen Juncker
Photo: Sarah Hartvigsen Juncker

Solvej Balle: "I felt that somehow the book was connected to the real world"

The author and 2022 winner of the Nordic Council Literature Prize discusses the interplay between real life and fiction, and how these two realms have a tendency to meet in very tangible ways. 

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#10: Exploring the challenges of Danish youth through the lens of literature

#9: Shedding light on colonial history: Danes journey into the past

#8: 5 literary takes on LGBT+ life

#7: Danish literature for sobering times 

#6: The small publishers championing big literature

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