Born: November 19, 1945, Haukivuori (now St. Michel), Finland
Ilpo Halo is a Finnish author and educator with a rich professional background in language teaching, journalism, and international training.
He holds a Bachelor's degree (1968) and a Master's degree (1978) in Germanic and English philology, as well as practical philosophy, from the University of Helsinki. In 1981, he earned his language teaching certification.
During his career, Ilpo worked as a journalist, communications officer, and German teacher, contributing over three decades of service to education. His accolades include being named Finland’s Language Teacher of the Year in 2004.
As a researcher, he has explored historical German linguistics, lexical semantics, technology integration in schools, and AI's role in creative writing.
A historical romance writer who honors both genre and period by refusing to choose between them. Writes lean, muscular prose where landscape demands respect and love grows from shared survival. Every detail authenticated, every emotion earned, every happy ending paid for through genuine struggle.
Ilpo has published short stories and poetry and is currently working on his Horse Ranger trilogy. The first novel, Horse Ranger Part I – Threatened Love, was published in May 2025.