Adam Kline
The author celebrated his book launch with a party on Friday. While he doesn't anticipate a bestseller, he feels the writing process has been rewarding.
– This isn't a self-help book. It's a story about my own life and growth, about learning to be present and finding joy in everyday moments.
Adam Kline's book, in development since 2020, explores a range of topics, from relationships and beauty standards to the importance of embracing fun and living outside traditional norms. He began writing it around the time he moved from New York to Skellefteå.
– I have often thought about how much we as adults try to control our lives. As a teenager you experiment, you search for yourself, but when we become adults we feel like we have to have everything under control. I wanted to break that trend and think about how I can live a more spontaneous and fun life.
In the book, he discusses his own mistakes and lessons learned, such as his previous striving to fit into an ideal that didn't really give him anything. Adam Kline also talks about his experiences in relationships, where he realised the importance of having fun with his partner, instead of trying to live up to expectations of perfection.
– I've learned that it's not about being perfect. It's about being real, being chill, having energy and doing what feels right for you, says Kline, adding that his outlook on life has changed while he was writing the book.
For the author, the creative process has also become an opportunity to explore culture and discover new perspectives. He reflects on his past attempts to chase grandiose goals, such as achieving great success or finding ideal romance, noting that these pursuits ultimately failed to provide the satisfaction he anticipated. Now, his focus is on enjoying the journey and having fun.
– I wanted to create something that was realistic and yet fun. I hope that people who read the book can feel that they too can let go of those heavy demands and find more freedom in their lives.
While not a how-to guide, Adam Kline hopes readers will find something to resonate with in his book. It encourages giving oneself permission to fail, play, and be creative.
– The most important thing is not to take life too seriously all the time. And to have fun, because life is short. I think a lot of people are stuck in their roles as parents, partners or career people. We need to find ways to be more spontaneous and live more for the moment.
Adam Kline's book is about having fun.
He also shares his experiences of living in Skellefteå, where he has found a community equally passionate about creativity and fun. This has inspired him to organise parties and events, fostering connection and offering people an escape from daily routines.
– Skellefteå may not have a reputation for being a centre for fun, but I have really met a lot of lovely people here. And now I hope that my book can be a small catalyst to start a conversation about what it really means to have fun in life.
Reflecting on the writing process, Adam Kline sees it as a journey of personal growth. He admits, however, that he has no illusions about the book becoming a bestseller.
– I'm not doing this to get famous or make a lot of money. I just wanted to share my thoughts, hope someone can relate and get something out of it and keep having fun along the way.