Reflection It was a confusing time for the country. We had our early form of democracy; claimed to have a parliament. Our platform for voices to be heard fairly. But your voice was only loud enough if you were of some means, a chieftain or priest, a wealthy merchant or well off farmer and landholder. … Continue reading Chapter 83 – Reflection

There is always an element of conflict in a story, whether it be a scene, a chapter or throughout the piece. Conflict may be physical or emtional or even spiritual. In my current novel there are a few battle scenes from battles that occured in actual history. Here is some advice from K.M.Weiland on writing … Continue reading How To Build a Battle Scene

First Marriages First marriages are arranged by the men folk usually, though often the wife had some say. A process of assessment and negotiation, weighing out the pros and cons of a good match. ‘What’s in it for me, for my family, for my name’? No real courting in many cases. That is how I … Continue reading Chapter 82 – First Marriages

Here is a quick guide to basic novel writing. Simiar to any 3 act play or story, you have a begning, middle and end. Think of it in acts. This structure can be used to build a scne within a chapter, to build a chater and even to build the rentire your complete novel. All … Continue reading How To Build Your Novel

1197 CE Oddi – November 1, Truly, he was my father, for all purposes, fostered or not. Saemunder and Pall were the same as my brothers Thordur and Sighvat. My two families. There were so many others, Loftsson had many women, I thought they were wives, he was a very affectionate man, among his many … Continue reading Chapter 81 – 1197 CE