(b.1954) has an excellent reputation for her books, including the series featuring retired sleuth Edda. Jonina studied modern languages and Latin at college, attended Essex University and graduated from The University of Iceland with a BA-degree in English and Literature. Leosdottir has written crime novels, biographies, novels (for adults and young adults), short stories and plays, and received many awards.
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“Another original voice from Iceland. Leosdottir brings wit, pace and a fantastic central character to her story-telling.”
ANN CLEEVES

AWARDS

2009 – Vorvindar – IBBY Iceland Award: For her writing for teenage readers
2008 – The poetry award Ljóðstafur Jóns úr Vör: „Miðbæjarmynd“ (Downtown Image)
2007 – Nýtt Líf Magazine short story competition, 1st prize: „Leiðarlok“
2006 – Reykjavík City Theatre Crime Writing Competition, one of the six finalistsi: Engu að tapa (Nothing to Loose)
1997 – Reykjavík Theatre Company Playwriting Competition, 3rd prize: Sælustundir (Bliss)
1995 – Sjálfsbjörg (the Association of Disabled in Iceland) and the Icelandic Municipalities Playwriting Competition, 2nd prize: Að vera eða vera ekki (To Be or Not to Be)

NOMINATIONS

2017 – The Drop of Blood, the Icelandic crime writers‘ prize: Konan í blokkinni (The Lady in the High-Rise)
2006 – Gríman, the Icelandic Theatre Awards: Hér er kominn maður (Here is a Man). As the radio play of the year