“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”

Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

About me

Hi, I’m Claes Jonasson. I’ve loved story telling since I was a little kid. As soon as I could hold a pen, I was drawing. Then I put words and pictures together and drew comic strips. That started me off on my path in life: I’ve worked in media for 4 decades, with clients in Europe and the US.

During that time technology has changed dramatically, but technology is just tools. Film, video, photography, graphic design, illustration, web design. At the core is still the story. Telling my story. Telling your story well, getting results for you.

I work with non-profits (I was a donor supported missionary for over 10 years, so I understand about fundraising and the unique world of non-profits), small businesses (I am a business owner myself) and educational organizations (I produced media at Iowa State University for over 10 years).

Some of my work has won awards, which is pretty awesome. Most important is that I help my clients be their best and get the results they need.

I am a writer. I’ve written video scripts, copy for websites, brochures and flyers, presentations, news and magazine articles (published in the US, Sweden and Germany). And I write fiction. Still working on getting that to publication. But that’s all part of developing the story.

In the grand scheme of life, I believe that all things fit together and that nothing is wasted. Seemingly insignificant things can become very important, sometimes years later. It’s all about perspective — the story developing.

Writing, creative direction, web design — this site is about my writing. Come on in and stay a while.

(If you are looking for web design, check out my other home: ClaesJonasson.Design.)

Life, faith, stuff

A selection of posts on topics that are close to my heart. Also relevant for life in the world around us.

The selection changes from time to time to always be timely.

Blog

Montage of images from 'Trafic' and 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg'

2 must-see classic French films

A story about first love, so sweet and tender — and so fragile. And a story about transporting a very special car from Paris to Amsterdam. What could go wrong?
Apple tree with red apples and one very green apple

The tale of the green apple

Once upon a time there was a garden in which stood an apple tree of the most imposing kind. Full of green, but still tiny fruits destined to become big, red, juicy apples in a few months.
single daffodil bloom against dead leaves

Of daffodils and tanks

Daffodils in the depth of winter: Will they stand against ice, wind and rain? A country overtaken by an invasion: Can it endure? Lessons amidst frailty.
winter sunrise with stars in the sky

Your new trip around the sun

A few days into the new year, a friend greeted me this way: “I hope you enjoyed these first days of your new trip around the sun.” — Say what?
quick drawing of woman in blouse and skirt

Weekend goodbye

Mark was on a train heading home after seeing his friend Sabrina over a weekend. A pleasant visit. The last moments at the train station kept lingering in his mind.
rainbow behind trees down in valley

Finding Rivendell

Rivendell is a magical place in J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing. Couldn’t possibly exist in real life. Or does it? Turns out it does and I went there. Without knowing at the time.
Carensa Story screen capture of CarensaHolt.com

Carensa Holt story

Too young for the Summer of Love … not radical enough for protest riots. Caught in a decade of turbulence, Carensa Holt looked for something to hang on to, trying to find herself.
A novel.

Closeup of typewriter keys

Bespoke writing

Have a story to be told? Struggling to find the right words for your project? I’m always interested in discussing future writing opportunities.

happy woman looking at her computer screen

Web design that works

The website you need and will be proud to show off to your customers and friends, carefully crafted for you.

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

Helen Keller