Eric Schumacher

Author Of Viking Historical Fiction

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Olaf’s Saga

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Forged By Iron

Olaf’s Saga Book 1

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Sigurd’s Swords

Olaf’s Saga Book 2

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Wolves of Wagria

Olaf’s Saga Book 3

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What Readers Say

“…a thrilling tale told by a great storyteller.”

Forged By Iron

Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles

“…as exciting as anything I’ve read in the historical-fiction genre. This is indeed a well-crafted tale…and it is just the beginning.”

Forged By Iron

Paul Bennett, author of Clash of Empires

“With Sigurd’s Swords, Schumacher demonstrates that he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the very best of those writing historical fiction today.”

Sigurd’s Sword

Theodore Brun, historical fiction author

“[Sigurd’s Swords] is strongly recommended for fans of historical action and adventure—a brawny, swashbuckling romp.”

Sigurd’s Sword

Historical Novel Society

“Sigurd’s Swords is a definite page-turner…one where the last page is just the beginning of the next chapter in Olaf’s Saga. 5 stars!”

Sigurd’s Sword

Hoover Book Review

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Learn More About The Viking World

Explore more about my books, my characters and the Viking world in this special section of my site.

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A list of Old Norse, Old English and Old Slavic Words.

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The many Vikings mentioned in my stories.

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Maps of the 9-10th century Viking world.

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Who were the Wagrians?

August 14, 2022

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The Viking Age

In this post, I wanted to focus on one of the more obscure West Slavic tribes – the Wagri or Wagrians – who lived in the far western region of Wendland (aka Vendland) in what is now Holstein.

The Wends and Vikings

June 8, 2022

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The Viking Age

This post will take a closer look at a West Slavic people called the Wends (or Vends), who were frequent targets of Viking raids.

Researching, Outlining and Writing a Historical Fiction Novel

April 12, 2022

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Writing Historical Fiction

Writing historical fiction is a multi-step process. This post will focus on the first steps in that process: researching and outlining.

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