Anne Mette addresses topics that are relevant to our time and touch on mental health, digital abuse and violence against women. This requires authority and a special ability to empathize.
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Anne Mette Kirk, 41 years old, author of the suspense novels KNUST and LÅST, both of which flew straight into the bestseller lists. The film rights have long since been sold to Nordisk Film, which is planning a TV series based on the books. Anne Mette is a former communications advisor to the Royal House and a journalist and host on TV 2 Nyhederne. Anne Mette lives in Copenhagen with her husband and three children. |
How do you feel about having a voice as a public figure?I always try to be true to my own core and my values. And it is by no means something I think about on a daily basis. When I join a debate or make an opinion post on Instagram, it is simply because I cannot help it. Sometimes I try to suppress the desire, but I simply cannot stop myself. However, I do not have an opinion on everything in the world and I say no to media inquiries if the topic does not harmonize with my core areas or my knowledge. I will not sit in a TV studio and talk on a panel about the Polish parliamentary elections, because I am completely out of the loop. I want to have a voice that is clear and authentic, and I am afraid that it will become weak and indifferent if I spread myself over all sorts of topics. My novels are in a way an extension of me and the areas that interest me.
What do you want to use your voice for?I don't want to get into a shouting debate on social media, it will only leave me in a bad mood, and I don't think angry comments will change a centimeter. I'm not out to shout my opinion at people who think differently. I am very aware that my words must be delivered with love and generosity. I am particularly concerned with how we break taboos and ensure the best possible opportunities for children and young people with mental health challenges. But for me, posts and interviews are not enough, which is why I also work with this on a voluntary basis. On boards, parent panels, steering groups, as an author of professional book chapters, etc. My voice should not be shrill, but informed and built on a strong foundation of professional knowledge and insight.
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What would you like to achieve?That's a big question, ha ha! On a very general level, I want to contribute to eradicating prejudices and expanding people's understanding of, for example, autism, which my youngest son has been diagnosed with. I'm not trying to paint a romantic and glamorous picture, but I'm trying to be nuanced and sow small seeds that can start thoughts in others. On a personal level, I'm constantly working on developing myself, as a writer and as a person. I learn and listen to everything I can. My experiences and opinions are no more weighty than others'. I've simply created a platform in the media and on my own social media right now, and that opportunity is obliging, I think. Who inspires you?My antennae are constantly searching for inspiration, it's probably a professional injury of being a writer. I especially find inspiration in other women. And of all kinds. Those who work hard for a career, those who prioritize family life and those who are still searching. Strong women are also those who dare to speak out about their adversity. We all face challenges in our lives and will all be forced to our knees, I am very inspired by how we as humans handle this adversity. Inspiration can of course also be found on social media like Instagram, but I am very aware that social media rarely tells the whole story of the whole person. Three tips to take with you
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