Word Count Wednesday and a Harp

Hello everyone,

     Well, I am working on my next project for Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo, a story called "The Harp of the Sisters". Word Count Wednesday: 1879. I can't say much more about it right now, except that it is a new take on an old story, and I think it will be a wonderful horror story!  In the meantime, I am also working on editing Ormsbani, and toying with some material related to The Sage of Asa Oathkeeper. I have far too many projects and ideas for projects and too little time, but there are worse problems to have! I would rather have too much inspiration and too many ideas than too little and too few!

     I was also lucky enough to make my first real public appearance as an author, recently. I visited a charter school for autistic students here in Phoenix and I answered questions the children had about being an author and my work. They were so enthusiastic and full of great questions! I discovered that although I am rather shy by nature, I love talking to people who are interested in stories and fantasy about my ideas and work!

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd 

Great Article on Viking Nicknames!

Hello everyone!

Check this out:

The Truth Behind Viking Nicknames

The article makes several references to the History Channel's Vikings show and its characters. Most of my Midhgardhur tales take place just a little after the time frame of the show, in the world of Midhgardhur which is like a fantasy alternate world, so a lot of the characters are the same. Ragnarr is a character in my writings (he appears peripherally in Ormsbani), and Haraldur (who is mentioned as being introduced in the upcoming season) is one of the great antagonists of The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper (and appears in "Dark Valkyrie" and "Courtship" in Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo).

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd

An Image of Gydha

Hello everybody,

     The evil Queen Gydha Eiriksdottir has certainly been one of the most popular, if that is the right word, of the characters in my novels and stories. She is based on a historical person (who was by no means really a damned soul reincarnated as a Dark Valkyrie) . . . here is an old artist's rendition of Gydha addressing Haraldur's men during their courtship:

This scene appears in both "Dark Valkyrie" and "Courtship" in Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo!

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd

Word Count Wednesday on Revision!

Hello everyone,

It's my first Word Count Wednesday on my revision of Ormsbani - so far I'm at 4916! Onwards and upwards!

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd

"Courtship" is finally up!

Hello everyone,

     So, the latest Kindle Countdown Sale on The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper has ended, and I want to thank everyone who helped to make it a success!

     In other news, "Courtship" is finally up on Channillo's "Tales From Midhgardhur" . . . if you liked The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper and "Dark Valkyrie", be sure to check it out! It features more of the evil Queen Gydha . . . and the dragon Agyrtualinn!

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd

Word Count Wednesday for "Courtship"

     "Courtship" is behind schedule but will appear in Tales From Midhgardhur for Saint Valentine's Day. Current word count: 3939!

Countdown Sale Is Live NOW!

Hello everyone!

Exciting news! The Kindle Countdown Sale on The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper: A Midhgardhur Fantasy is live NOW! If you get it between now and Wednesday, February 10th, it's just $0.99! If you wait until Wednesday, it goes up to $1.99! On the 14th it goes to $2.99, so get it while it's on sale! Enjoy the epic Norse fantasy set in the world of Midhgardhur with Vikings, Shieldmaidens, Runecasters, and Dragons! If you love The Saga of Asa Oathkeeper, look for more Norse fantasy adventures with Tales From Midhgardhur on Channillo!

Happy Reading! Skál!
~ Colin Anders Brodd