Anja Snellman


Anja Kyllikki Snellman-Orma is a Finnish novelist, poet, journalist, television commentator, and psychotherapist.
Her books have been translated to 20 languages so far. She was awarded the Pro Finlandia Medal in 2007. Anja Snellman has two daughters from her first marriage to Saska Saarikoski-Snellman. Today she is married to Jukka Orma, a musician
Her novel Geography of Fear was adapted into the 2000 film of the same name.

Selected works

Anja Snellman's novels and poetry collections:Sonja O. kävi täällä Tushka Kultasuu Pimeää vain meidän silmillemme Kiinalainen kesä Kaipauksen ja energian lapset Ihon aika Pelon maantiede Syysprinssi Arabian Lauri Side Paratiisin kartta Aura Safari Club Äiti ja koira Lyhytsiipiset Saa kirjoittaa, poetry collectionRakkauden maanosat Lemmikkikaupan tytöt Harry H
  • "Parvekejumalat"
  • "Öisin olemme samanlaisia", poetry collection
  • "Ivana B."
  • "Pääoma"

Awards and honours