Katarina Petersmo
KATARINA PETERSMO grew up in Valbo, a small town in central Sweden, and now resides with her husband, two teenage children, and their energetic Spanish Water Dog. Writing is both her profession and her most profound passion. As a freelance writer and copywriter, she has always had a way with words. After winning Sweden’s largest short story competition (Icakuriren’s Short Story Prize), Katarina decided to dive into fiction, and her stories often touch on longing, love, and creativity.
Write Myself Away from You
In I Write Myself Away from You, Katarina Petersmo’s debut novel, she tackles the complexities of love that are hard to define. The story is a heartfelt exploration of how even a young girl can find herself trapped in a relationship that does not serve her. How can you understand love when you have never known anything else to compare it to?
The novel follows Nina, a girl in her late teens who has spent much of her youth with her boyfriend. To everyone at school, they seem like the perfect couple. But in truth, Nina’s life has become molded around him. He makes her feel small, especially when he drinks, constantly comparing her to other girls.
Nina secretly wishes she could be like Fanny, the school’s rising influencer, who posts confident videos about love and life—despite never having had a boyfriend. Inspired by Fanny’s boldness, Nina takes her advice, and something inside her shifts. She discovers a quiet strength she did not know she had. Soon, she gathers the courage to break free from her controlling relationship and finally pursue her dreams.
Original title: Jag skriver mig bort från dig
Publication: Smack Förlag (self-published)
Rights sold: All rights available
Contact: Renée Ripman
Waterlily Midnight
In Waterlily Midnight, a sensual and captivating romance, Isabell’s life takes an unexpected turn during a late-night swim that awakens her deepest desires. Set in the vibrant world of Sweden’s advertising industry, this story is about daring to dive into the unknown and risking everything for a chance at true passion.
Isabell seems to have it all—her long-time boyfriend Sebastian, a stable job as a communications officer, and the security of a house on the horizon. But deep inside, she yearns for something more. When she is offered a copywriter position at one of the city’s most prestigious advertising agencies, she seizes the opportunity despite Sebastian’s disapproval.
Suddenly, she is thrown into a world where the lines between work, pleasure, and creativity blur. In this new environment, Isabell rediscovers her passion and enjoys the excitement of her fresh reality. However, as she and Sebastian grow further apart, her days become an intoxicating game, and her colleagues turn into more than just friends. Klas, the mysterious owner of the agency, spends more time writing erotic thrillers than managing his company, adding to the intrigue.
One fateful summer night, Isabell takes a midnight swim with two of her colleagues. What begins as a simple plunge into the lake sparks a profound realisation—Isabell finally understands what and who she has longed for. But beneath the glossy surface of the advertising world lies a darker reality that could cost her everything she has worked for.
Original title: Nattdopp
Publication: HarperCollins June 2023
Rights sold: All rights available
Contact: Renée Ripman
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