Stories that insist on hope
Hans M Hirschi writes hopeful, character-driven stories about love, belonging and the courage to become who we are.
♛A title bestowed by their publisher — and a promise to readers.
Swiss born · Archipelago based · Proudly queer
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New stories, first glimpses, release news and places where we can meet.
September 19, 2026 · Boo.Koclock
“I’m the same age so it felt pretty real to me!”
Boo.Koclock
Boo.Koclock, the same age as Sam, highlights the believable portrayal of school and identity, the natural queer representation, and the story’s progression from contemporary YA into fantasy and thriller.
September 16, 2026 · A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives
“I would have loved to have this book when I was a young adult but I can honestly say I do love it now too.”
Siobhain · A Reader Lives a Thousand Lives
Siobhain praises the organic, realistic characters, the portrayal of school life and the engaging pace—a YA novel she wishes she had had as a teen and still loves as an adult.
September 14, 2026 · Sarah Reads
“A brilliantly written, interesting novel.”
Sarah Reads
Sarah Reads praises the writing, pace and believable, likable characters—and notes that although Sam is marketed as YA, it can easily appeal to adult readers too.
Reader reviews · Goodreads
“From the very first page the author's writing had me hooked.”
Emma Ashley · ★★★★★ · Goodreads
Thank you, Emma, for this lovely review of Sam – When Touch Can Heal!
August 28, 2026
Published today: Hans M Hirschi’s YA fantasy thriller is now available worldwide in paperback and ebook.
December 16, 2026
Meet Hans at the Christmas Book Fair in historic Kronhuset, Gothenburg, on December 16 from 11:00 to 19:00.
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Books for children, young adults and grown-ups — united by empathy, queer lives and the possibility of hope.
Historical fiction
Short stories
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November 30, 2026
The Golden One returns. The fourth novel takes Jason into a new struggle for the future of Mother Earth.
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Born in Switzerland and based on Styrsö in the Gothenburg archipelago, Hans M Hirschi writes across genres and generations. Their novels center queer lives without reducing their characters to labels.
Hope is never cheaply earned. Hirschi’s characters face grief, illness, prejudice and impossible choices — yet find ways forward that are surprising, humane and unconventional.
“Hope is rarely where you expect to find it.”
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The Promise Anthem gives musical form to the thread running through Hans’s stories: hope that survives the impossible, and the promise that darkness is never the final word.
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Hans offers school visits, workshops and literary talks in Swedish or English. Every visit is adapted to the audience’s age, needs and maturity.
Interactive storytelling · ages 6–9 · 1–1.5 hours
Writing workshop · children and young adults · 2–3 hours
Lecture and discussion · young adults · 1.5–2 hours
Adult workshop · 2–3 hours
Author visits may qualify for cultural grants through Region Västra Götaland. Bookings can also be made through Författarförmedlingen.
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