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Tina Harnesk Boström is a celebrated Sami writer from Northern Sweden. Born and raised in Jokkmokk, she comes from a family rich in storytelling traditions, particularly on her mother’s side, which is Sami. Now living with her family in a village outside Arvidsjaur, Harnesk draws deeply on her upbringing and cultural heritage in her writing. Her acclaimed debut novel Folk som sår i snö (Those Who Sow in Snow) blends distinctive humor with themes of family, memory, and the lingering effects of colonialism, echoing the voices and stories she grew up with.

Harnesk’s work is now reaching even broader audiences: her novel The Secret of Snow, translated into English by Alice Menzies, is set to be published in February 2026. The lyrical story follows a reclusive elderly couple whose lives intersect with younger newcomers in a small mountain town, unfolding a layered tale of shared history, grief, and cultural memory rooted in the Sámi experience. Combining warmth, humor, and emotional depth, The Secret of Snow has been praised as a poignant family drama that invites readers into the heart of Harnesk’s richly imagined world.