Timeless follows a field agent for an agency that manipulates history who is sent to save a boy, and winds up caught between loyalty, survival, and personal desire. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The novel grew out of my passion for both history and fiction, as well as my fascination with the 1930s—an era that proved decisive for the continent’s future. And of course, there must always be a touch of romance. No matter how practical or calculating the world becomes, love will remain central to our way of thinking and one of our strongest motivations for as long as humanity exists.

Anne is hard-edged, sharp-tongued, cynical, yet deeply human. What do you think makes her a valuable and worthy heroine?

Anne thrives in a male-dominated world, and she does so without ever having to become one of the men. She remains true to her womanhood and embraces her emotions. She takes risks and raises the stakes, but never blindly or naively—rather with intention and confidence in her abilities. That balance is what makes her such a compelling heroine.

What themes were particularly important for you to explore in this book?

I wanted to emphasize that women are fully capable of purposeful, professional self-realization without being held back by so-called feminine weaknesses. They can unite, organize, and accomplish missions far more complex than putting together a Christmas fair. To highlight this progress felt important—to show that women are not bound solely to roles defined over millennia. The novel also touches on sacrifice and solidarity, and how stepping beyond the rules can sometimes achieve more than hiding beneath them.

Will this novel be the start of a series or are you working on a different story?

The idea of turning this into a series has certainly crossed my mind, but that depends on whether the story resonates strongly enough with readers.

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