Viking Story Alan Laycock-Fuchs

Grab yourself an eggnog because it's time for an early Christmas present - the 40th episode of Viking Story! Did I realize that during recording? No I did not! Nevertheless...
When can you expect the sequel to Bloodsword Saga? How can one find the Hamlet/Amleð comparison book from St. Clair Publications that I helped co-write? What is the story behind Stein "The Strong" and his debilitating headaches? The answers to these questions and more in this bonus Christmas episode!
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
My Bloodsword Saga novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it and the (H)amlet(H) comparative piece by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
My academic historical fiction novel is also available on Amazon as an e-book or for purchase on the St. Clair Publications website as a paperback: https://stclairpublications.com/shop/ols/categories/alan-laycock-fuchs
Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org
And finally, a special thank you to whoever gave my Bloodsword Saga novel a 5-star review on Amazon. You are a very kind person because every positive review helps people find the book better, and on a personal note it makes me feel like you must have enjoyed my work.
May you all have a wonderful 2024!

In this bonus episode I welcome Martyn Whittock, the author of "American Vikings - How the Norse sailed into the lands and imaginations of America" to the podcast. During our discussion Martyn gives a preview of the types of topics/themes covered in his latest book, ranging from the Norse discovery of North America and their subsequent activity in the New World in the centuries that followed to the perception of Vikings in America today, including their importance to American cultural identity and the use (and often misuse) of their image in modern politics.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
If you are interested in purchasing Martyn Whittock's book, available from November 7th, 2023, then the following links may be helpful:
Pegasus Books USA: http://pegasusbooks.com/books/american-vikings-9781639365357-hardcover
Simon and Schuster (the distributor's page): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/American-Vikings/Martyn-Whittock/9781639365357
Amazon (UK) link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Vikings-Sailed-Imaginations-America/dp/1639365354
My novel "Bloodsword Saga" is currently also available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
Head on over to St. Clair Publications, the publishing house behind my novel, by visiting https://stclairpublications.com
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Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org

Many people have heard of Shakespeare's greatest tragic hero, Hamlet, but surprisingly few have taken an interest in his actual origins, which date back to over half a millennium before Shakespeare's time.
In this episode I speak with St. Clair Publications' own Spencer St. Clair to discuss a collaboration that we are working on together, namely, a book that is tentatively titled "(H)amlet(h)" and which compares/contrasts the earliest known sources of "Amlóðasaga," featuring the proto-Hamlet character of Amleth, with Shakespeare's famous play "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark."
Strap yourself in and get ready to learn more about Hamlet/Amleth and the famous Danish historian, Saxo Grammaticus, and Saxo's most famous work, a complete history of Denmark called the "Gesta Danorum."
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
My novel "Bloodsword Saga" is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.
Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93
Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org

In the final episode of Season 5 we take a look at the lengths I went to in order to bring you a detailed description in my Viking novel of what burning alive feels like.
I also discuss whether or not this will be the final season of Viking Story and I thank my wonderful listeners for their continued support.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
My novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.
Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93
Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org

It's time for the very first interview in Viking Story history!
Get to know Spencer St. Clair from St. Clair Publications, the publishing house behind my Viking novel.
In our interview you'll find out what went behind bringing my book to print and how Spencer St. Clair successfully navigated the uniquely challenging ideas that I brought to the table.
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.
If you'd like to reach out to Spencer St. Clair personally then he is available at: spencer.stclairpublications@gmail.com
My novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93
Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org

Meet your sexy (?) new host and also the main character from my novel, Bloodsword Saga: Fear The North
What makes Bloodsword likeable and, perhaps even more importantly, very unlikeable at the same time?
All of these answers and more as I struggle to make it through the entire episode!
Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com
Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection of books and authors.
My novel is currently available on Amazon and you can find it by searching my name: Alan Laycock-Fuchs
Want to start your own podcast with the simplest editing and hosting tools and also support this podcast in the process? Then sign up for Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=alan93
Music rights courtesy of: https://freemusicarchive.org