Juha-Pekka Koskinen

Juha-Pekka Koskinen has published several acclaimed historical novels, collections of short stories and books for children and young adults. Koskinen’s epic historical novels are a mystical blend of historical fact and fiction. He takes the reader on a journey through history, in the tradition of Bulgakov, Marquez, Eco and Calvino. Koskinen has received grants from Finnish Cultural Foundation and Häme Province Foundation in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2012 and won the Karisto Foundation Award in 2005 and 2009.