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.
Mannequins and Rich, Dead Noblemen
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…
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 […]
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 […]
Your Viking Hands
I often see Vikings portrayed as warriors, but not so often as craftsmen and -women. The Vikings were often involved in armed conflict, there’s no doubt about that. But a Viking’s daily […]
It’s a bestseller!
I finally did it! After 16 novels and 21 years as a published author, I wrote a bestseller. And I have to be honest, it feels great. This means that I am […]
