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Janus Lucky

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The Bliss of Being in Flow

From theatre, through guilt, to the pure pleasure of words

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February 4, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Janus Lucky

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Harry Potter did it again.

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Harry Potter did it again.

A spell on the bridge

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January 12, 2026 at 10:38 PM

Janus Lucky

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Now it's time to read. I have a huge sale on Amazon. Get my Pekka Wall series for $2.99-3.99 per book.
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Pekka Wall Series

Visit Amazon's Pekka Wall Series Page and shop for all Pekka Wall Series books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Pekka Wall Series

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January 9, 2026 at 6:43 AM

Janus Lucky

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My newsletter is out. From it, here is one sentence for you: "I try to write about those who refuse the consensus of the mediocre and the leadership of the cruel."
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Happy New Year 2026!

The porridge of writing

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December 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM

Janus Lucky

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Get a free novella whic introduces you the main character of my murder mysteries, Pekka Wall.

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THE CRACK IN THE WALL, The escape of Pekka Wall

When critic-turned-editor Pekka Wall stumbles into a Christmas party he never wanted to attend, he doesn’t expect to walk straight into the trap that will change the course of his life. A venomous riv...

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December 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM

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Merry Christmas from the Point of No Return

A year of murders written—and a new one just beginning

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December 23, 2025 at 3:51 AM

Janus Lucky

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My weekly newsletter is out. You can also get this short story for free if you subscribe to my newsletter.
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THE CRACK IN THE WALL, The escape of Pekka Wall

When critic-turned-editor Pekka Wall stumbles into a Christmas party he never wanted to attend, he doesn’t expect to walk straight into the trap that will change the course of his life. A venomous riv...

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December 2, 2025 at 3:18 AM

Janus Lucky

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Have a look at my new sales site for my books:
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Janus Lucky | Author

Janus Lucky is a Finnish-born novelist now living in New Zealand, with eyes set on a cosy cottage in the Cotswolds. After a long career in the digital media industry—writing, producing and leading con...

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November 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM

Janus Lucky

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Time to read a tender, funny, touching and thoroughly gay coming-of-age story with a Finnish touch. #booksy #queerbookworms #queer #books 🌈📚
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Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series)

Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series) - Kindle edition by Lucky, Janus. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series).

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November 10, 2025 at 2:42 AM

Janus Lucky

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Janus' Newsletter

Get ready to dive into the intriguing world of Janus Lucky, a digital design executive turned murder mystery novelist! His debut novel, The Birthmark Murders – Death is a Cabaret, Old Chum!, is on Ama...

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November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM

Janus Lucky

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The “Still Not Dead (Yet)” Edition
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The “Still Not Dead (Yet)” Edition

Three novels in a year

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November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM

Janus Lucky

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Hi there, here is a free little eBook with two funny, feisty fairytales. storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/9e...

Rhododendron McMean and the Rumble in the Village: A Tail of Power and Paws – and one story more

In this sharp little fable, a tidy village groans under the rule of Rhododendron “Ro-Ro” McMean – an appointed mayor whose real muscle is a tiny, nosy chihuahua that “arr”s like a siren. Secrets are l...

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October 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM

Janus Lucky

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Read my interview on ReadingNook: readingnook84.wordpress.com/2025/10/11/a...

Author Interview: ‘Handful – The Boy at the End of the Rainbow’ by Janus Lucky

About the Book: A Story of Courage, Friendship, and Finding Your Own Way In the crisp spring of suburban Finland, Tuomas Ylivire is on the edge of growing up—and on the brink of something bigger. A…

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October 23, 2025 at 3:33 AM

Janus Lucky

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I updated my website. Have a look: januslucky.com

Janus Lucky — Murder Mystery & Coming-of-Age Author | Janus Lucky Murder Mysteries

Finnish-born, New Zealand-based murder mystery novelist. Discover The Birthmark Murders and Handful — witty, warm, queer-centred stories with bite.

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October 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Janus Lucky

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The “Still Not Dead (Yet)” Edition
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The “Still Not Dead (Yet)” Edition

Three novels in a year

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October 23, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Janus Lucky

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The Triumvirate Murders: Death As a Business Expense eBook : Lucky, Janus: Amazon.com.au: Kindle Store

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October 21, 2025 at 11:22 PM

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The Triumvirate Murders Is Coming

Read the first two scenes while you wait

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October 21, 2025 at 3:37 AM

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The Stranger at My Table

On Loss, Literature, and Life’s Unexpected Conversations

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October 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM

Janus Lucky

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Here is the latest author interview about my new book.
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Author Interview: ‘Handful – The Boy at the End of the Rainbow’ by Janus Lucky

About the Book: A Story of Courage, Friendship, and Finding Your Own Way In the crisp spring of suburban Finland, Tuomas Ylivire is on the edge of growing up—and on the brink of something bigger. A…

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October 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM

Janus Lucky

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My latest is now available. #gay #book #cominofage

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Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series)

Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series) - Kindle edition by Lucky, Janus. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Handful: The Boy at the End of the Rainbow (Pekka Wall Series).

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September 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM

Janus Lucky

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My take on #CharlieKirk and his role. jussiluukkonen.blog/horst-wessel...

Horst Wessel and Charlie Kirk: Martyrs for Sale

History’s remix

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September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM

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Hitler got Horst Wessel, Trump has Charlie Kirk. jussiluukkonen.blog/horst-wessel...

Horst Wessel and Charlie Kirk: Martyrs for Sale

History’s remix

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September 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Janus Lucky

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Somebody asked me what I write: At its heart, my writing is about the lonely yet beautiful path of making something that will outlive you, the bravery it takes to face yourself and the risks that come with truth, and the way stories can bridge souls across years, miles, and lives.

August 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM