1–What is the title of your latest release? THE HAPPINESS BLUEPRINT 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? Klara and Alex are having trouble connecting, but at least their calendars are in sync. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It had to be Sweden. It’s where I grew up and where my dad runs a construction company. He always complained that none of us kids would be taking over the family business (you wouldn’t trust me or my brother with your bathroom even if we were the last people on earth. Proof: I have just paid for someone to assemble an Ikea table.) This got me thinking about what would happen if someone really unsuitable did take over a family construction business in Sweden. Enter Klara. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. I’m older and wiser and I’d give her a big hug and tell her she’s doing great. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Determined, kind and funny. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? This book taught me how to write. I was a complete beginner entering the words “how do you write…

