We’re starting a fantasy imprint!
🔥I’m about to violate the limit for legitimate uses of the word «fantastic» in one post, but I assure you it’s because this literally is!
If a portal to an unknown world appeared, would you enter? It’s a timeless challenge among fantasy lovers, and one I was unexpectedly forced to confront as I was calmly sipping my coffee when the call came: «Do you want to start a publisher for the genre you love, with your best friends and colleagues?» (Are you kidding me?!)
That’s when you learn how to fake the need for time to consider, so you’ll be able to say YES with any semblance of dignity. But YES, we are starting the dream project FANTASTISK FORLAG (Literally: Fantastic publisher!). You wanted it - it’s here! A publisher for fantasy, in Norwegian, for adults, under the wings of Bonnier Norway!
The team is epic: My fantastic besties, star editor Tonje Tornes and fantasy writer Tone Almhjell. (The only living soul who gets to read my books before any publishers, she’s a legend!) And to top: the wonderful André Mæle Nilsen from Bastion (Norwegian editor for Sarah J. Maas) Together we’ll fight for a new boom for fantasy, domestic and foreign, gorging from the entire and vast scope of sub genres.
BUT DON’T PANIC: I am first and foremost a writer! I’m currently finishing the last book in the VARDARI trilogy (out next year) Until then, we’ll create a fantastic new home for it. After twelve incredible years with my beloved Gyldendal, this is of course a quantum leap out of my comfort zone. But there comes a time in every woman’s life when the powers of myth are calling, quickening the heart. To quote a good friend: «OMG, this is just SO right!» The adventure is upon us, and I can’t wait!❤️
From the left: Alexander Even Henriksen (CEO Bonnier forlag), Siri Pettersen, Tonje Tornes, Tone Almhjell.
