How often have you read a book that mentions a specific species of tree, or even a whole forest, and you breeze on past, vaguely picturing a bit of greenery as you go? Maybe some of you have done so from time to time. As it happens though, trees and the natural environment can giveContinue reading “A Fantasy Blogger’s Guide to the Trees of Europe”
Category Archives: Features
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Cover Reveal
Hi everyone! I have a new cover reveal today, and I’m genuinely excited and honoured to be sharing it with you. The book cover belongs to The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless. Those familiar with my Norsevember event may have read Shauna’s excellent post on the Vikings in Ireland, in whichContinue reading “The Children of Gods and Fighting Men – Cover Reveal”
To binge read or not to binge read?
Recently I’ve seen a lot of people talking about binge-reading a book series. I’m no stranger to the binge. I binge-watched Vikings, Spartacus, Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones & (secretly, over the top of a book) Glee. I’ve watched the extended edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy back to back (11.4Continue reading “To binge read or not to binge read?”
Hidden Gems Issue #7
Hi folks! It’s been a while since I last published a Hidden Gems feature. I’m back with 6 more books you might want to check out that perhaps haven’t crossed your paths before… The Look of a King Tom Dumbrell Two young men.One with a dark past, the other with a bright future. Cyrus isContinue reading “Hidden Gems Issue #7”
Yearly Roundup & Favourite Books: 2021
2021 was a weird year for reading. The ongoing, seemingly indefinite pandemic drained alot of my mental energy, as I’m sure it did for many of you. I also got a promotion at work, which although more rewarding, has been more tiring and stressful at times. As a result, I spent more time gaming, whereContinue reading “Yearly Roundup & Favourite Books: 2021”
My 10 History Reads for 2022
While I mostly review fantasy and sci-fi books, I do actually read a lot of non fiction – history and popular science, mostly. Although I don’t review on my blog, I do on Goodreads and Amazon – for me, they’re a little trickier to review than fiction. Here are 10 history books I’m planning toContinue reading “My 10 History Reads for 2022”
Norsevember Roundup
Week 1: Setting Sail Last year, the author Thilde Kold Holdt kicked off Norsevember with our interview and a review from me (plus many others) for her debut novel, Northern Wrath. Since then, her second book in the Hanged God Trilogy, Shackled Fates has been published – a book I refer to as “A MasterpieceContinue reading “Norsevember Roundup”
Strangers
A Short Story Today is the last day of Norsevember, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. I’ve written a short story that I really hope you’ll enjoy, or at least find mildly entertaining. I just want to note, I’m not an author nor has this story been professionally edited. It is purely written as a bitContinue reading “Strangers”
Diversity in the Viking Age
By now you should know the Vikings were expert traders, navigators and explorers as well as the raiders and warriors you see more often in popular culture. They mixed with a diverse range of people and cultures. Yet the Viking and Nordic imagery continues to be appropriated by neo nazi groups. You can see whyContinue reading “Diversity in the Viking Age”
Our Favourite Norse Stories
By Masquereads, Bjørn Larssen, Alex & Sue Bavey Today on the Norsevember schedule I am proud to present a look at our favourite Norse myths, or if you prefer, Norse stories. We have 4 different myths today including my favourite! Learn more about the myths or simply why people love the ones you already know.Continue reading “Our Favourite Norse Stories”
Spells and Spaceships 