Seasons Greetings to one and all!

I wish one an all a happy and restful holiday season! Hello, Whether you are snuggling up with a cozy cup of hot cocoa with snow outside or relaxing in the shade of a palm tree with an umbrella in your drink, I wish you and yours the best of the holidays. Sunny...
Can an English knight win over a Scottish lass?

Can an English knight win over a Scottish lass?

A Spy at the Highland Court Hello,I’m gearing up for the holidays. Are you ready? Do you know what Santa is leaving under the tree for me–other than a new vacuum? The gift of becoming a full-time author! Well, really the gift of only being an author. ...
Viking Conversion from Paganism to Christianity

Viking Conversion from Paganism to Christianity

At various times during the Viking Glory saga we see skepticism, if not outright hostility, from the protagonists toward the Christians they encounter in Scotland and Wales. The characters embrace the traditional Norse paganism but do not insult other religions unless...

Weddings and Legitimacy in Old Norse Culture

As with any good romance series, Viking Glory features a number of weddings and discussions about marriage, even when the bride and groom are not the protagonists. But what would a wedding of a 9th century Norse couple actually be like? Would Freya have a special gown...

Funeral Practices of the Vikings

Say the words “Viking funeral” and most people undoubtedly get an image of a boat, floating at sea, set aflame. Such a funeral is held for a character at the end of Strian, book four of Viking Glory. But many people might be surprised to find out that this wasn’t the...