Not far from where I live, there was a Viking ship buried in a mound. In 1867, it was excavated and several years later, it ended up in the Viking Ship Museum […]
The Ship in the Mound
Mannequins and Rich, Dead Noblemen
This is going to piss some people off. But it has to be said, and since I haven’t yet seen anyone address this issue, it’s up to me to put on my gloves and do the dirty work. So let’s get to it.
Understanding Odin
When I was a younger man, I had a hard time relating to Odin. The Allfather, the king of the Aesir, seemed somewhat gloomy. He was to me a symbol of the past and the death that awaits all men. This has changed…
2017 – The Best Year Ever (So Far)
2017 was a good year for me. My novel “Jomsviking” became a bestseller, and it still is. It has so far been sold to seven countries and I will soon start editing […]
The Viking Woodsman
Dear friends, I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday! Without getting into a discussion about what might make these few last days of the year holy to you, let me just […]
My Viking Woodsman Kit
What did the Vikings carry with them? Not a big, shiny sword, that would have been quite uncommon. (Carrying a sword was probably as rare as owning an expensive sports car is […]
10.000 Youtube Subscribers Givaway
Dear friends, I have some great news for you. No, it’s not about “Jomsviking” this time, it’s about my Youtube channel. Since it will soon be reaching 10.000 subscribers, it is time […]
The Viking Bushcrafter Youtube Channel
As many of you have noticed, I have a Youtube channel. I named it The Viking Bushcrafter, and it is a bushcraft/outdoors/Viking themed channel. I post a new video every weekend, normally […]
Thoughts About My Novel Being Translated and 4 Rules for Success
My novel Jomsviking is being translated. After I signed with the hard working and talented people at the Northern Stories literary agency, it didn’t take long before they started landing book deals. […]
Jomsviking Among NORLA’s Top 10 Main Titles Abroad 2017
My novel Jomsviking has been chosen as one NORLA’s 10 fiction titles for the fall of 2017. NORLA – Norwegian Literature Abroad – is a governmentally funded organization that promotes the export […]
