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Harald Mogensen Prize
The Harald Mogensen Prize (Danish ''Harald Mogensen-prisen'') is a Danish literary award for detective novels awarded by the Danish Criminal Academy (''Det danske Kriminalakademi'', DKA). It was founded in 2006 and was first awarded in 2007. It is named after Danish author, editor, journalist and critic Harald Mogensen who was awarded The Danish Criminal Academy diploma in 1993. Prize recipients * 2022 Morten Hesseldahl: ''Mørket under isen'' * 2021 Jenny Lund Madsen: Tredive dages mørke * 2020 Gretelise Holm for ''Dødfunden'' *2019 Jesper Stein: Solo (crime) * 2018 Elsebeth Egholm: I always find you (crime) * 2017 Lars Kjædegaard: What is worse * 2016 Ane Riel: Resin (novel) * 2015 Thomas Rydahl: The Hermit (crime) * 2014 Simon Pasternak: Death Zones (novel) * 2013 Michael Katz Krefeld: Black snow falls (novel) * 2012 Erik Valeur: The Seventh Child (novel) * 2011 Susanne Staun: The Room of Death (novel) * 2010 Jussi Adler-Olsen: Bottle mail from P. (crime) * 2009 Lene Kaaberb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morten Hesseldahl
Morten is a common given name in Norway and Denmark. Approximately 22,138 have this name as a given name in Norway and about 52 people have it as a surname. Notable people with the name include: *Morten Abel, Norwegian singer *Morten Andersen, Danish kicker in American football *Morten Arnfred, Danish film director and screenwriter * Morten Berglia, Norwegian orienteering competitor *Morten Berre, Norwegian footballer *Morten Bertolt, Danish footballer *Morten Bisgaard, Danish footballer *Morten Bo, Danish photographer *Morten Breum, Danish DJ and producer known by his mononym Morten *Morten Bruun, Danish football player * Morten Brørs, Norwegian cross-country skier *Morten Børup, Danish educator *Morten Stig Christensen, Danish handball player, TV host and TV executive *Morten Daland, Norwegian handball player *Morten Djupvik, Norwegian show jumping competitor *Morten Dons, Danish racing driver *Morten Eriksen, Norwegian footballer *Morten Finstad, Norwegian ice hockey player *Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gretelise Holm
Gretelise Holm (born 22 March 1946 in Tønder) is a Danish journalist and a writer of both fiction and non-fiction. After working as a columnist for the Danish newspapers '' Berlingske'' and '' Politiken'', she taught at the Danish School of Media and Journalism in Aarhus (1983–87). The four years she spent with her husband in Zimbabwe (1993–97) significantly influenced her writing, increasing her interest in women's rights and gender disparities. She has been particularly successful as a novelist, embarking on her Karin Sommer crime series in 2002 with ''Paranoia''. Early life Born on 22 March 1946 at Tønder in the south of Jutland, Gretelise Holm was the second-oldest child of the family's eight children. She was brought up in a poverty-stricken home by a deeply religious mother, who nevertheless was successful in having the municipality cover her daughter's educational expenses. As a result, on leaving the realskole in Kolding at the age of 14, Holm was able to earn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elsebeth Egholm
Elsebeth Egholm (born 17 September 1960) is a Danish journalist and best-selling author who writes mainly crime fiction novels. She is known internationally as the creator of the television series ''Those Who Kill''. Early life Born in Nyborg on the Danish island of Funen, she grew up in Lisbjerg near Aarhus, where her parents had a garden centre. After schooling in Aarhus, she matriculated from the state gymnasium in Hasle. She went on to study piano at the Music Conservatory of Jutland, where she remained for four years before switching to journalism at the Danish School of Journalism (''Journalisthøjskolen'') in 1985. Career After an apprenticeship with '' Berlinske Tidende'' in Copenhagen, she worked as a background reporter for the newspaper until 1992, when she quit and moved to Malta. There she worked both as a freelance journalist and as a short story writer for women's magazines such as ''Alt for Damerne''. On the Maltese island of Gozo, she met her future husband, Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ane Riel
Ane Riel (born 25 September 1971) is a Danish novelist. Career Riel is the author of four novels. Her fourth novel "Clockwork" is forthcoming by Lindhardt og Ringhof in June 2021. Her first three novels earned her seven awards and twelve nominations both in Denmark and abroad. * She debuted as a novelist with ''The Butcher of Liseleje'' (2013) that won a debut award in Denmark and was sold to Germany and Norway. * Her popular literary breakthrough came with her second novel ''Resin'' (2015). The novel has been sold to 26 countries and also been adapted into a feature film in 2019 starring Sofie Gråbøl (The Killing) and Peter Plaugborg (Winter Brothers). The novel has won several national and international awards (se list below), including the Glass Key in 2016, claiming its spot as that year's best Nordic suspense novel. * Ane Riel's third literary novel, ''Beast'' – an epic story with references to John Steinbeck's work – came out in Denmark in the Fall of 2019. Beast ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Pasternak
Simon Pasternak (born 1971) is a Danish author and publisher. He holds a master's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Copenhagen. Together with his author colleague Christian Dorph Simon Pasternak is writing a series of crime novels that all take place in the last fourth of the twentieth century and in which historical events and people play a crucial role. In 2014 Pasternak was awarded the Harald Mogensen Prize by the Danish Criminal Academy (''Det danske Kriminalakademi'', DKA) for his novel Death Zones. Published works * Oqaluttuartoq Jens Rosing/Fortælleren Jens Rosing (1999) * Om et øjeblik i himlen (2005). Crime fiction, written by Christian Dorph & Simon Pasternak * Afgrundens rand (Edge of the Abyss) (2007). Crime fiction, written by Christian Dorph & Simon Pasternak * Jeg er ikke her (I'm Not Here) (2010). Crime fiction, written by Christian Dorph & Simon Pasternak References External links Website of Christian Dorph & Simon Pasternak [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jussi Adler-Olsen
Carl Valdemar Jussi Henry Adler-Olsen (born 2 August 1950) is a Denmark, Danish crime fiction writer, a publisher, editor, and entrepreneur, best known for his ''Department Q'' series. He made his debut as a nonfiction writer in 1984, and as a fiction writer in 1997. Early life Born in Copenhagen, he was the youngest of four children and the only boy. Son of the successful sexologist and psychiatrist Henry Olsen, he spent his childhood with his family in doctors' official residences at several mental hospitals across Denmark. In his late teens, he played in a couple of pop groups as lead guitarist. He graduated from high school in Rødovre (1970), and studied medicine, sociology (passed History of Modern Politics), and film making (exam.art.) until 1978. After a managerial career, he began to write full-time in 1995. Adler-Olsen's novels have been sold in more than 40 languages. Outside Denmark he has enjoyed particular success in Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands, being a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lene Kaaberbøl
Lene Kaaberbøl (born in 1960) is a Danish writer born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her work primarily consists of children's fantasy series and crime fiction for adults. She received the Nordic Children's Book Prize in 2004. In 2009 Kaaberbøl with her co-author Agnete Friis was awarded the Harald Mogensen Prize by the Danish Criminal Academy (''Det danske Kriminalakademi'', DKA) for novel ''The boy in the suitcase''. In 2018 her '' Wild Witch'' (''Vildheks'') book series (2011–2014) provided the basis for a Danish children's fantasy film of the same name. Biography Born in Copenhagen, Lene Kaaberbøl grew up in the small town of Malling, in the countryside south of Aarhus in Jutland. She got her first book published when she was only 15 years old. It was also the first book of what became the Tina series and it has been translated into Norwegian and Swedish. Graduated from Aarhus Katedralskole and educated with a degree in both English and Dramaturgy from Aarhus University, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agnete Friis (writer)
Agnete Friis (born 1974) is a Danish writer who is best known for co-authoring ''Drengen i kufferten'', or ''The Boy in the Suitcase'' with Lene Kaaberbøl. The book was short-listed for the Scandinavian Glass Key Award, competing against '' The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'' and received the 2008 Harald Mogensen award for best crime novel. It has been translated into ten languages and there are more than two million copies in print. It was translated into English in 2011. The book was reviewed by Sarah Weinman as "among one of the best crime novels of the year". Agnete Friis also works as a journalist, and has also published children and adolescent literature. Published works The Nina Borg series (written with Lene Kaaberbøl Lene Kaaberbøl (born in 1960) is a Danish writer born in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her work primarily consists of children's fantasy series and crime fiction for adults. She received the Nordic Children's Book Prize in 2004. In 2009 Kaaberbøl with h ...) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystery And Detective Fiction Awards
Mystery, The Mystery, Mysteries or The Mysteries may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional characters *Mystery, a cat character in ''Emily the Strange'' Films * ''Mystery'' (2012 film), a 2012 Chinese drama film * ''Mystery'' (2014 film), a 2014 Chinese suspense thriller adventure film * ''Mystery, Alaska'' (1999), a comedy-drama film Genres * Mystery fiction, a genre of detective fiction * Mystery film, a genre in cinema Literature * ''Mysteries'' (novel) or ''Mysterie'', an 1892 existentialist novel by Knut Hamsun * ''Mystery'' (novel), a 1990 novel by American author Peter Straub *'' The Mystery'' (1907), a novel by Samuel Hopkins Adams Newspapers * ''Mystery'' (newspaper), an African American newspaper by Martin Delany Music Groups * Mystery (band), a Canadian progressive-rock band formed in 1986 Albums and EPs * ''Mystery'' (Blk Jks EP), 2009 * ''Mystery'' (Mystery EP), 1992 * ''Mystery'' (RAH Band album), 1985 * ''Mystery'' (Faye Wong album), 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awards Established In 2007
An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration. An award may be described by three aspects: 1) who is given 2) what 3) by whom, all varying according to purpose. The recipient is often to a single person, such as a student or athlete, or a representative of a group of people, be it an organisation, a sports team or a whole country. The award item may be a decoration, that is an insignia suitable for wearing, such as a medal, badge, or rosette (award). It can also be a token object such as certificate, diploma, championship belt, trophy, or plaque. The award may also be or be accompanied by a title of honor, as well as an object of direct value such as prize money or a scholarship. Furthermore, an honorable mention is an award given, typically in education, that does not confer the recipient(s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Establishments In Denmark
File:1989 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The Cypress Street Viaduct, Cypress structure collapses as a result of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, killing motorists below; The proposal document for the World Wide Web is submitted; The Exxon Valdez oil tanker runs aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, causing a large Exxon Valdez oil spill, oil spill; The Fall of the Berlin Wall begins the downfall of Communism in Eastern Europe, and heralds German reunification; The United States United States invasion of Panama, invades Panama to depose Manuel Noriega; The Singing Revolution led to the independence of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania from the Soviet Union; The stands of Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, Yorkshire, where the Hillsborough disaster occurred; 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre, Students demonstrate in Tiananmen Square, Beijing; many are killed by forces of the Chinese Communist Party., 300x300px, thumb rect 0 0 200 200 1989 Loma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
