Viking Story16 Okt 2023

Interview with Martyn Whittock

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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