If you're anything like me, then you probably love learning about the research that went into your favorite books! It's always so interesting to see how an author took a real life event or person and turned it into a work of fiction. Here are some of the things I learned about the research that went into creating my latest book, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest.
It was very important to me to get the details right in this book, since it is based on actual events that happened in Sweden. I spent a lot of time reading news articles and watching documentaries about the case. I also had the chance to speak with one of the lawyers involved in the trial, which was really helpful in understanding all of the legal aspects of the story.
I also did a lot of research on Stockholm, since that is where most of the book takes place. I walked around different neighborhoods and took photos so that I could describe them accurately in the book. And, of course, I ate lots of Swedish food!