Johanna Sinisalo

Johanna Sinisalo is a renowned Finnish author, celebrated for her contributions to literature, particularly in the realm of speculative fiction. She gained significant recognition for her novel 'Ennen päivänlaskua ei voi,' which won the Finlandia Prize in 2000. As of 2027, she received a three-year working grant that allows her to continue her writing career, which she considered stepping back from as she approached retirement age. Sinisalo's recent work includes her 2025 publication 'Joutsenlaulu,' and she is an advocate for improving the financial support systems for writers in Finland.