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Bo Svernström

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in Gothenburg, Sweden

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Thriller

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Lives in Stockholm and works as a full time writer.

Previously worked as a journalist at the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet for 19 years.

Studied at University of Gothenburg. First physics and biologi, but later on literature, linguistics and philosophy. Studied as a Phd candidate in literature, but dropped out.

Writing stories has been a part of my life since fore ever.

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What are your favourite (crime) writers and who inspired you the most?

Bo Svernström Sorry for a very late answer. I've been really focused on writing my next book, which now is finally finished (due 14 of February in Sweden). As for y…moreSorry for a very late answer. I've been really focused on writing my next book, which now is finally finished (due 14 of February in Sweden). As for your question: Obviously there are a lot of brilliant writers, but if I have to name just a few it would be Gillian Flynn, Sjöwall & Wahlöö and Kepler. I think.(less)

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Bo Svernström My best inspiration comes when biking to work, listening to a novel on my iPhone. I think it's the distraction from the story, the physical effort and…moreMy best inspiration comes when biking to work, listening to a novel on my iPhone. I think it's the distraction from the story, the physical effort and the city around me, that let me see the ideas in the corner of my eye.(less)

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	Wie zint op wraak by Bo Svernström (Goodreads Author), Edith Sybesma (Translator) 3.76 avg rating — 1,515 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wie zonder zonde is by Bo Svernström (Goodreads Author), Edith Sybesma (Translator) 3.80 avg rating — 1,044 ratings — published 2020 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wie het eerst komt by Bo Svernström (Goodreads Author), Corry van Bree (Translator) 3.53 avg rating — 268 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wie het eerst komt (Carl Edson Book 3) (Dutch Edition) by Bo Svernström (Goodreads Author), Corry van Bree (Translator) 4.03 avg rating — 33 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Offrens offer 3.81 avg rating — 16 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Lekarna on TV4 Nyhetsmorgon

On Thursday, 27th of Februari, I will be on national television, talking about my new book, Child's Play (Lekarna). I'm planned to go on air 08:45 AM. Don't miss. :-) If nothing else, you'll se a very nervous writer ...

https://www.tv4play.se/program/nyhets...

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Published on February 25, 2020 03:12 • Tags: lekarna, tv4_nyhetsmorgon

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Carl Edson (3 books)
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Corry van Bree (Translator)

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