oday, his books have sold over 10 million copies and have been translated into 70 languages. He is a sought-after speaker, giving some 120 lectures a year, including a recent event at the Tuschinski Theater in Amsterdam.

From rejections to bestsellers
Erikson took a big risk in 2014 when he self-published Surrounded by Idiots and insisted on printing 10,000 copies, three times more than experts had predicted.

The bold move led to a successful book series that now includes seven titles. He claims to be the most translated Swedish author of the moment.

Before this success, Erikson wrote for 20 years without being published.

He initially started as a thriller writer and published a few fiction books in 2011 and 2012. He recently returned to fiction with a new novel titled "Millionaire" ("Millionaire"), which he describes as a personal and fun project. Asking Questions and Avoiding Distractions