Ylva Kaiser is born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden. A biomedical scientist by training, she holds a PhD in Medical Science with focus on immunology, and is currently working as a Medical Advisor within the pharmaceutical industry. Formerly a competitive tennis player at national elite level, she has a keen interest in sports, with particular affection for both alpine and cross-country skiing. Aside from scientific publications, she has previously written monthly columns for one of Sweden's larger tennis blogs and occasionally acts as sports commentator for Swedish football. She loves to travel and explore new cultures, enjoys spending time in nature, and firmly believes life is too short for bad food and wine. A lifelong book lover, she finds inspiration in evocative locations across the globe, with the hope that the reader between the pages of her books will be transported to another country or another world.
