How wonderful it is to be back! As promised - here comes the monthly report! (or half-monthly, rather, since it hasn't been a month since my last entry). I honestly wish I had more time to work on my third novel. So far I've only had a handful of days to write and only managed … Continue reading Monthly Update: August
Author: fhhakansson
Follow the up-and-coming science fiction author from Sweden as he shares his creative visions, his every day life, and journey to authorship.
The Dark Crystal Author Quest & Project 3!
The Jim Henson Company announced the "Author Quest" a while back - a competition where authors, new and old, compete in writing a prequel to the Dark Crystal movie. The prize? $10,000, publication, and a contract for any future novels related to the one you write. You start by submitting 7500 - 10000 words, whereupon the top … Continue reading The Dark Crystal Author Quest & Project 3!
Back again!
There and back - again! I spent one night in my own bed after Spain before heading to Stockholm for Midsummer. At last I'm back home. I hope you had a lovely time without me. Here are some randomly selected pictures (it's true. I threw dice.) Unfortunately my thumb ruined a lot of good photos, … Continue reading Back again!
MA Creative Writing at the University of Manchester
I have some news for you. I have know what my future holds for a while but decided to wait before sharing. At the end of last year I decided to do an MA. After much research I applied to a few Universities, and after several interviews, e-mail exchanges, and much consideration of where I … Continue reading MA Creative Writing at the University of Manchester
A week of travel!
Where have I been these past few days? Lots of places.It began with a visit to my girlfriend's parents, then we went to the most fairy-tale wedding I have ever been to. The wedding celebration lasted two days. I then went to Stockholm to visit my parents and listen to my girlfriend hold a presentation.Afterwards, I … Continue reading A week of travel!
Shopping time!
Last night I discovered, to my great horror, that my wonderful and custom suit no longer fits! It was loose! Can you believe it? I lost weight after tearing through Ben & Jerry's at a rate of 123 litres a week! No wonder I was growing paranoid that my muscles were languishing. Luckily I found a … Continue reading Shopping time!
200 posts!
This is my 200th post! How time flies. To be honest, it did take longer than I expected, mainly because I don't blog during the writing process, but here it is, roughly 18 months after my first entry introducing you to the new up-and-coming author Fredrik Hakansson! Much has happened since - mainly the completion … Continue reading 200 posts!
Coffee Protein
I recently needed new protein and ordered Whey-80 from Gymgrossisten (even though I usually go for mixed-source protein). When deciding on a flavour I noticed a new addition to their assortment - Ice coffee. I've had it for a few days now. How does it taste? Surprisingly awesome! Like the sugary Ice Coffee powder from Nestlé. One … Continue reading Coffee Protein
Four places to send your writing!
More places to send writing, taken from the reddit writing-subreddit. The first three were found here and aren't really meant for amateur writers - but you might get lucky! The first one is the "Drue Heinz Literature Prize." They want a collection of short fiction. The prize? Publication and $15 000! The downside is that you already … Continue reading Four places to send your writing!
New Design
Now you might think Where am I? but rest assured - you are still at a place where dreams (hopefully) come true. Even though I felt the that the old and dark design fitted the themes and tones of my poetry and prose it was not always lenient on the eyes. I also wanted my main … Continue reading New Design
F. H. Hakansson 