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 h ..read more

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 ..read more

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://stclairpubli ..read more

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 Amaz ..read more

What makes my novel unique/different/special? Why are there so many Unique Selling Points (USPs) in my book? Listen to find out as I go off on a tangent about Tim Horton and Dustin Byfuglien! 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 ..read more

What is "Academic Historical Fiction" anyway? Why did I create a whole new book genre and what inspired me to do so? All of these answers and more! Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com 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 Head on over to St. Clair Publications by visiting https://stclairpublications.com to learn more about them and their amazing collection ..read more

My book, powered by you, my faithful listeners, has finally been published! Find my book on Amazon by searching for my name, "Alan Laycock-Fuchs." Weirdly, this podcast will also come up when you search my name (I had forgotten that you could listen via Amazon!) In this episode I'll also introduce you to the publishing house behind my book, called St. Clair Publications, and if you listen all the way until the very end there's also an Easter Egg Outtake for all of you to enjoy! Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com Wa ..read more

As we wrap-up Season 4 all eyes turn towards Season 5 as I focus on the publication of my Viking novel. I want to personally thank all of my listeners once again for their valued support. This is a completely DIY podcast and so to achieve the success that it has has been truly amazing. Thank you! Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com 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?f ..read more

The best Viking-themed tv show (in my opinion) is revealed and it may not be one you are familiar with. What makes this series better than Vikings and Vikings Valhalla and who was Uhtred of Bebbanburg? All of these answers and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com 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.o ..read more

My second choice for best Viking-themed tv show is revealed, but how close was it to actually being my number one? What makes this Norwegian fantasy drama so good and who are the Norwegian "Brat Pack"? All of these answers and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and help spread the word! You can reach me via e-mail at: vikingstoryfaq@outlook.com 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.o ..read more