Röd Tvilling bok lanseringsfest release

A fantastic release party!

When launching my debut novel Red Twin, I thought a little release party would be nice, to mingle and maybe sign some books. I had just planned to use a community center and invite a few close friends. The plan quickly escalated into a full-fledged party with drinks from Mava Salte and New Rov, sushi […]

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Unboxing sci-fi bok Röd Tvilling Thomas Kung

I unpack the book Red Twin

It’s a very special moment when you see your book for the first time. Yesterday I had a live stream where I unpacked the first copies of my sci-fi adventure Red Twin and showed it to the whole world. It was truly a special moment to finally see the result of my hard work after […]

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Creating the sci-fi world of Red Twin in the book by author Thomas Kung

Creating the sci-fi world of the book Red Twin

The book Red Twin is set in a rich science-fiction world called the Colony. I created this setting so I could tell many stories here, just like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, or Narnia. Cultures in the Colony A science-fiction world of cyberpunk, space opera, and alien invasion The first thing I did […]

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Swedish Sci-Fi books by Thomas Kung author

History of Swedish sci-fi

Science fiction is a genre that constantly redefines the boundaries of our imagination and explores the realm of possibilities – and Swedish authors are no exception when it comes to contributing to this exciting evolution. From dark dystopias to epic space adventures, these ten Swedish sci-fi authors are rewriting the rules and creating works that not only entertain, but also challenge and inspire.

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Mitt 2023 som sci-fi författare

My 2023 as an sci-fi author

The last words in Red Twin for 2023 are written, and 2024 lies ahead of me. And what a year it has been! Challenges, setbacks, and progress. This has truly been the year I started to see myself as a writer and charted a path forward. Thank you for being part of the journey ❤️. […]

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Life and the author

Life and the author

It can truly be a challenge to balance writing with the demands of everyday life. Many of us have full-time jobs, families, and partners to take care of, which can make it difficult to find time and energy for writing. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to make it work! To begin with, you need […]

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Speedwrite and edit the book longer?

Write fast and edit longer?

It is known among writers that the first draft is rubbish and should not be shown to anyone but yourself. And there is a good reason for that: it is difficult to know what you need in the story until you have written it and gotten to know the characters. But I am the youngest […]

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Why sci-fi writer

Why write science-fiction?

I love watching, reading, and writing sci-fi. Becoming a sci-fi writer has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Now I am closer to that dream than ever and determined to put my book in your hands. But why science fiction? Perhaps it was because I grew up in the […]

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Chapter 7: Damages

This week, I have been working on Chapter 7: “Damages”, as part of the first round of editing for “Red Twin”.

In this chapter, Tuya is seriously injured and must accept that she cannot throw herself back into the battle until she has healed. She has a strict doctor and a friendly nurse to help her.

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