“I love driving around Iceland and I enjoy talking”

Denis Phoenix, an author originally from Goa, India, has released his eleventh book, titled "Five Star Iceland." Phoenix, now a member of the Writers' Union of Iceland, arrived in the country in 2015 on a grant for a temporary stay as a writer, initially residing at Laugarvatn through the Gullkistan creative center.

Phoenix shared that his original plan was to go to New Zealand. However, he discovered a residency program for artists and writers in Iceland and decided to apply. His application was accepted, presenting him with a choice between two vastly different continents. Ultimately, he opted for Iceland, the northernmost capital of a sovereign state, over the southernmost, a decision he states he has never regretted.

His latest book, "Five Star Iceland," reflects his experiences and connection to the country. Phoenix is already working on his twelfth book, indicating a continued prolific writing career in his adopted home. The article highlights his journey from India to Iceland and his integration into the Icelandic literary community.

The piece, published in Morgunblaðið, focuses on Phoenix's life and work, particularly the release of his new book. It emphasizes his positive experience living and writing in Iceland since 2015, portraying his choice to settle there as a fulfilling one.

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I originally planned to go to New Zealand but then came across a residency program here for artists and writers and decided to try applying. My application was then accepted here and I had to choose between two very different continents. Ultimately, I chose the northernmost capital of a sovereign state instead of the southernmost and have never regretted it.