Jarl Sigurd of Lade
One of my favorite characters in my novels about Hakon the Good is Sigurd Hakonsson, the jarl (or earl) of Lade. Read on to hear his story and how he factors into the life of Hakon the Good.
King Athelstan’s Influence on Hakon The Good
Today, I wanted to take a closer look at King Athelstan, king of the English, and more specifically, at his possible influence on his foster son, Hakon the Good.
Viking Societal Structure and Historical Fiction
Social class. It is one of those storytelling elements that can affect plot, character, and setting. But what happens when the social hierarchy is not so clear?
Creatures that Go Bump in the Viking Night
With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to share 10 creatures that may have felt very real to the people of the North.