December 21 is the anniversary of the death in 1028 of Erling Skjalgsson, hero of my Viking novels.
I know what you’re wondering. “How do I express my condolences?”
The best way I can think of is to order a copy of West Oversea.
Even if you already have one.
I know it’s what Erling would have wanted.
You know Lars, in the history of product plugs I cannot think of one that was more shameless than the one you just pulled. 🙂
I do my best.
I believe that Erling’s culture valued the tellers of stories, the reciters of history. I do think he would have wanted the history of his adventures–the good and the bad–to be told and retold. What better mechanism for that telling and retelling than Lars’ books?
Lars, did you pose for that woodcut? Erling looks just like you.
I wish.
I too, when first viewing this picture thought the obvious hero was Lars….but then, I looked closer and realized Lars has more color in his cheeks than this fellow does…he also has bigger feet…..
Besides, Lars has much more animal sex appeal than this guy. Why, I even think I have heard of Lars complaining about all the female groupies who follow him around his books signings…….