Today we’re going to have a bit more of a laid back post looking at the impact of Vikings and Norse Mythology in popular culture. Books of course play a massive role but I reckon we’ve touched on them alot, and will continue to do so throughout the event. Skål! Movies In recent years, TVContinue reading “Viking Influences Today: Movies, Music and Games”
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Norse Life
When people see the word Norse, they often immediately think Vikings, Longships, Axes, Shieldwalls. But the Norsemen weren’t raiding 24/7. Many never did ‘go a-Viking’ at all. What was life like for men and women living their lives in a Norse Village? Who actually were the Norse people? Scandinavian has now generally replaced the termContinue reading “Norse Life”
An Interview with Ian Stuart Sharpe: Vikingverse!
Ian is the author of the Vikingverse series; currently 2 novels and 3 comics. Vikingverse is a parallel timeline where the Norse rule seas and stars with restless fleets and Christianity has been put to the Viking sword. He also reached the kickstarter completion for the book he co-authored, Old Norse for Modern Times whichContinue reading “An Interview with Ian Stuart Sharpe: Vikingverse!”
Norse Stores and Gift Ideas
There are some brilliant stores offering a variety of Norse inspired items that you might be interested in. I’ve decided to (rather helpfully, might I add) collect a number of them here for your convenience. By gift ideas I know you’re looking to buy stuff for yourself. Nobody is fooled. Enjoy reading through and IContinue reading “Norse Stores and Gift Ideas”
Amethyst – Review
Author – Jesse Nolan Bailey Pages – 133 Format – eBook The One Sentence Review This thought provoking novella proves two things: that humans are just as scary as monsters and that you don’t have to write an epic to leave a lasting impression on a reader. The Review First of all, Thankyou to JesseContinue reading “Amethyst – Review”
An Interview with Dr Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir
I’m delighted to present my interview with Jóhanna Friðriksdóttir, Norse scholar and author of Valkyrie: The Women of the Viking World. Hi Jóhanna! In popular culture we hear all about The Norsemen and the Vikings are often epitomised by the stereotype of the testosterone filled, masculine, bearded warrior. Was your book fuelled by the desireContinue reading “An Interview with Dr Jóhanna Katrín Friðriksdóttir”
An Interview with Fjorn the Skald!
Hi all! Today it’s my pleasure to introduce Steven, a.k.a Fjorn the Skald from Fjorn’s Hall, a website offering Norse and Viking educational courses and online resources. He’s also an aspiring author of epic fantasy; his wealth of experience in Norse & Celtic history and medieval literature has allowed him to create a vivid, nuancedContinue reading “An Interview with Fjorn the Skald!”
Where does our understanding of Norse Mythology come from?
How can we learn more about Norse Mythology then, and where does a lot of our information come from? Of course, Norse Mythology is ingrained in the culture, history and identity of Scandinavia and even to some degree, the places they settled, such as Britain and France. There are resources we can look toward too,Continue reading “Where does our understanding of Norse Mythology come from?”
Truth and Other Lies – A Norsevember Guest Post from Lyra Wolf!
I’m pleased to present this fun-filled guest post from Lyra Wolf; get to know the author and her book Truth and Other Lies – a fresh new Norse mythology inspired fantasy. SIGNED PAPERBACKS GIVEAWAY There are paperbacks. Yes, with an s on the end! Signed paperbacks of Truth and Other Lies – simply RT myContinue reading “Truth and Other Lies – A Norsevember Guest Post from Lyra Wolf!”
An Interview with Genevieve Gornichec!
It is with great pleasure I introduce Genevieve Gornichec to the blog. Genevieve has written an excellent book: The Witch’s Heart. See my review here: The Witch’s Heart – Spells & Spaceships Find out more about book and author below! Hi Gen! Your debut novel, The Witch’s Heart, is getting a lot of attention. HowContinue reading “An Interview with Genevieve Gornichec!”
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