Nicola here, and today it is my very great pleasure to be interviewing the Word Wenches' very own Christina Courtenay about her new book Whispers of the Runes which is published tomorrow in the UK in print, e-book and audio, and in North America in ebook and audio with the print edition to follow in September.
Christina, welcome to the Word Wenches as a guest rather than a contributor today! It's very exciting to be chatting to you about Whispers of the Runes, which is book 3 in your highly-acclaimed and hugely successful Viking Runes series but also works brilliantly as a stand alone book. It's difficult to choose favourites from among the books in this series because they have all been wonderful but this may be the one I enjoyed the most!
Tell us more about this particular story and how it fits into the series.
Christina: This book features the best friend of the heroine from book 2, and also the middle brother of the hero of that story.
When jewellery designer Sara is propelled back to the ninth century, after cutting herself on a 
Viking knife she uncovers at an archaeological dig, she is quick to accept what has happened to her because this is not the first she’s heard of time travel. Although acutely aware of the danger she faces when she loses the knife – and with it her way to return to her own time – this is also the opportunity of a lifetime. What better way to add authenticity to the Viking and Anglo-Saxon motifs used in her designs than to study the real thing?
As luck has it, the first person Sara encounters is Rurik Eskilsson, a Viking and fellow silversmith who is also no stranger to the concept of time travel. Agreeing that Sara can accompany him to Jorvik, they embark on a journey even more perilous than one through time. But Fate has brought these two kindred spirits together across the ages for a reason and it takes them a while to figure out what that is …
Your research is amazing, so much depth and fascinating detail that is dropped into the story lightly but enriches it so much. I loved the way that you incorporated such wonderful silversmithing and jewellery design details into the story and the way that their skill and shared interest in jewellery design was such a bond between Rurik and Sara. Please tell us more about that element of the book.
Christina: Thank you! The hero, Rurik, had already appeared in the previous book, and as he was a silversmith, I thought it would be fun for the heroine Sara to be a jewellery maker/designer as well, although obviously she’s used to 21st century techniques. It gave them something in common, but was also the perfect opportunity for conflict between them as they’ll go about things differently and won’t always agree on the best way. I decided to have her specialise in Viking and Anglo-Saxon designs so that actually ending up in the 9th century and staying there would be an opportunity she can’t resist. I love jewellery myself and doing research on silversmithing was definitely no hardship! I was supposed to have done a one-day course in order to try it out, but sadly that was cancelled because of Covid. Luckily, the lady running it was able to answer my questions via email instead (and I hope to do the course at a later date). And I might have bought one or two items as well in the name of research …
There were actually many different styles of Viking jewellery, depending on which era they are from. I prefer the so called Urnes 
style myself, although that belongs to a later period so unfortunately I couldn’t use that for my characters.
I would agree that buying a few items for yourself is essential research! Your depth of knowledge of the era is one of the reasons your books always create such a vivid historical world. How do you research the Viking background and do you have any favourite discoveries from your research?
Christina: It’s been a long process of collecting all the information I could possibly find about the Vikings – their history, culture, customs, clothing, food, housing etc. I’ve read countless books, watched TV programmes and YouTube videos, spoken to experts and read scientific articles, and I have visited as many museums as I could. I’ve travelled in Sweden, Denmark and the UK, and most recently I’ve been to Iceland as well. There are so many wonderful museums telling the story of the Vikings and highlighting various aspects of their society and I’ve enjoyed them all.
I think my favourite discovery has to do with the Viking ships though – I get terribly seasick but when I took a trip round Roskilde harbour in a reconstructed longship, I found out that it was a very smooth ride and I was absolutely fine. In Iceland, there is another museum dedicated to a reconstructed longship and the information there explained how they were built so cunningly that they could easily cut through enormous waves without becoming swamped. I am in complete awe at their boat-building skills!
Your books shine a light on the role of women in Viking society. Could you tell us some more about this fascinating subject?
Christina: Viking women were valued for being intelligent and hardworking. They were equal partners in running a farm and had charge of all things domestic. If the husband had to go away for any length of time, the wife was trusted to manage everything in his absence. He didn’t leave another man in charge in his stead because that wasn’t necessary.
Most of them expected to marry – not for romantic reasons, but purely practical. Marriage gave a woman social status and economic security, and family connections and kinship on both sides were extremely important in Viking society. If, by any chance, a marriage didn’t work out, the woman could divorce her husband so they had rights that the ladies of other countries had to wait nearly a millennium to gain!
Rurik, the hero of Whispers of the Runes, is no stranger to the concept of time travel and this was a refreshing change in this genre. What do you enjoy about writing timeslip and time travel books?
Christina: With timeslip (or dual time) books, I love the fact that you get two love stories for the price of one. I also enjoy the challenge of trying to connect them and keep the reader invested in both timelines – not always easy! Time travel stories are a bit different and I like that I can have a lot of fun with the characters as they try to adapt to each others’ centuries and ideas (sometimes unwillingly). Throwing a person into a situation where they are completely out of their depth really shows you their true character. There can be clashes on all sorts of subjects, as well as the discovery of shared beliefs and values, which might surprise them.
Would you be open to the idea of travelling in time yourself? If so, where would you go and what would you want to do?
Christina: I would only want to do this if I had a guaranteed way back and it was for a very limited time period. Also, I would need to know exactly what year and where I was going to. No point ending up in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials for example! I think that if it actually happened for real, it would be quite terrifying so I’m not sure I’d like to go alone either. And I’d want to make sure I brought enough gold or silver to buy myself out of any sticky situations – being poor in the past was definitely not a good thing.
That's very well thought through – you've obviously considered it thoroughly! Perhaps some of us could form a time travelling consortium and make the trips together! or if not there is always the books…
Can you give us a few hints about the next book in the series?
Christina: Yes, it’s called TEMPTED BY THE RUNES and will be out in December of this year. It’s the story of Maddie, the younger 
sister of Linnea (heroine of Book 2) and Geir, younger brother of Rurik and the hero of Book 2, Hrafn. When Maddie happens to find a small knife with runes on the handle, she knows exactly what it represents – the chance for her to time travel and have her own adventures in the past. Unfortunately for her, the brief visit turns into a somewhat longer one, and when she meets Geir he becomes determined to persuade her to stay for good …
Thank you so much for telling us more about Whispers of the Runes, Christina, and very best wishes for publication day tomorrow! You can find out more about Christina's book on her website here. To buy a copy of Whispers of The Runes, click here!
Feel free to ask Christina anything about Whispers of the Runes, her books, writing, research and of course those fascinating Vikings!
Christina's question for you is this: "Are you a jewellery fan? What sort of items are your favourites?" One lucky commenter between now and midnight Thursday will win a signed copy of Whispers of the Runes!
I’m always a little surprised by the number of historical rabbit holes that authors dive into to avoid errors of historical fact and how few science rabbit holes are explored. I think scientists generally agree that time travel into the future is realistically possible using Einstein’s time dilation effect but it’s a one way process. The past does exist in Einstein’s theory but access would need stable worm holes which probably don’t exist.
https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/time-travel-is-possible-but-its-a-one-way-ticket/
While reading time travel and other fantasy books (which I generally enjoy!) I subconsciously assume that the action takes place in a dream world where anything is possible. Do you likewise enter a dream like mental state while projecting your characters back to Viking worlds?
I have the audio book on my TBR list … available tomorrow 😊
I’m always a little surprised by the number of historical rabbit holes that authors dive into to avoid errors of historical fact and how few science rabbit holes are explored. I think scientists generally agree that time travel into the future is realistically possible using Einstein’s time dilation effect but it’s a one way process. The past does exist in Einstein’s theory but access would need stable worm holes which probably don’t exist.
https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/time-travel-is-possible-but-its-a-one-way-ticket/
While reading time travel and other fantasy books (which I generally enjoy!) I subconsciously assume that the action takes place in a dream world where anything is possible. Do you likewise enter a dream like mental state while projecting your characters back to Viking worlds?
I have the audio book on my TBR list … available tomorrow 😊
I’m always a little surprised by the number of historical rabbit holes that authors dive into to avoid errors of historical fact and how few science rabbit holes are explored. I think scientists generally agree that time travel into the future is realistically possible using Einstein’s time dilation effect but it’s a one way process. The past does exist in Einstein’s theory but access would need stable worm holes which probably don’t exist.
https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/time-travel-is-possible-but-its-a-one-way-ticket/
While reading time travel and other fantasy books (which I generally enjoy!) I subconsciously assume that the action takes place in a dream world where anything is possible. Do you likewise enter a dream like mental state while projecting your characters back to Viking worlds?
I have the audio book on my TBR list … available tomorrow 😊
I’m always a little surprised by the number of historical rabbit holes that authors dive into to avoid errors of historical fact and how few science rabbit holes are explored. I think scientists generally agree that time travel into the future is realistically possible using Einstein’s time dilation effect but it’s a one way process. The past does exist in Einstein’s theory but access would need stable worm holes which probably don’t exist.
https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/time-travel-is-possible-but-its-a-one-way-ticket/
While reading time travel and other fantasy books (which I generally enjoy!) I subconsciously assume that the action takes place in a dream world where anything is possible. Do you likewise enter a dream like mental state while projecting your characters back to Viking worlds?
I have the audio book on my TBR list … available tomorrow 😊
I’m always a little surprised by the number of historical rabbit holes that authors dive into to avoid errors of historical fact and how few science rabbit holes are explored. I think scientists generally agree that time travel into the future is realistically possible using Einstein’s time dilation effect but it’s a one way process. The past does exist in Einstein’s theory but access would need stable worm holes which probably don’t exist.
https://blog.scienceborealis.ca/time-travel-is-possible-but-its-a-one-way-ticket/
While reading time travel and other fantasy books (which I generally enjoy!) I subconsciously assume that the action takes place in a dream world where anything is possible. Do you likewise enter a dream like mental state while projecting your characters back to Viking worlds?
I have the audio book on my TBR list … available tomorrow 😊
Great interview, Nicola and Christina. I just wanted to say I’ve loved all three of the “Runes” books, so all the very best for launch day. I hope you sell a heap.
Great interview, Nicola and Christina. I just wanted to say I’ve loved all three of the “Runes” books, so all the very best for launch day. I hope you sell a heap.
Great interview, Nicola and Christina. I just wanted to say I’ve loved all three of the “Runes” books, so all the very best for launch day. I hope you sell a heap.
Great interview, Nicola and Christina. I just wanted to say I’ve loved all three of the “Runes” books, so all the very best for launch day. I hope you sell a heap.
Great interview, Nicola and Christina. I just wanted to say I’ve loved all three of the “Runes” books, so all the very best for launch day. I hope you sell a heap.
Thank you Quantum! And yes, according to Einstein it should be possible to time travel but it would be a shame if it’s only one way – what if the traveller changed his/her mind? Who knows though, science makes such huge leaps every day. You’re right that most authors focus on the historical aspects rather than the scientific ones. For now, time travel has to remain in the realms of magic.
As regards entering a dream like mental state, I would rather call it daydreaming. I am definitely in my own little world when I’m creating stories but I’m mostly awake.
Thank you Quantum! And yes, according to Einstein it should be possible to time travel but it would be a shame if it’s only one way – what if the traveller changed his/her mind? Who knows though, science makes such huge leaps every day. You’re right that most authors focus on the historical aspects rather than the scientific ones. For now, time travel has to remain in the realms of magic.
As regards entering a dream like mental state, I would rather call it daydreaming. I am definitely in my own little world when I’m creating stories but I’m mostly awake.
Thank you Quantum! And yes, according to Einstein it should be possible to time travel but it would be a shame if it’s only one way – what if the traveller changed his/her mind? Who knows though, science makes such huge leaps every day. You’re right that most authors focus on the historical aspects rather than the scientific ones. For now, time travel has to remain in the realms of magic.
As regards entering a dream like mental state, I would rather call it daydreaming. I am definitely in my own little world when I’m creating stories but I’m mostly awake.
Thank you Quantum! And yes, according to Einstein it should be possible to time travel but it would be a shame if it’s only one way – what if the traveller changed his/her mind? Who knows though, science makes such huge leaps every day. You’re right that most authors focus on the historical aspects rather than the scientific ones. For now, time travel has to remain in the realms of magic.
As regards entering a dream like mental state, I would rather call it daydreaming. I am definitely in my own little world when I’m creating stories but I’m mostly awake.
Thank you Quantum! And yes, according to Einstein it should be possible to time travel but it would be a shame if it’s only one way – what if the traveller changed his/her mind? Who knows though, science makes such huge leaps every day. You’re right that most authors focus on the historical aspects rather than the scientific ones. For now, time travel has to remain in the realms of magic.
As regards entering a dream like mental state, I would rather call it daydreaming. I am definitely in my own little world when I’m creating stories but I’m mostly awake.
Thank you so much, Anne, that’s lovely! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the series!
Thank you so much, Anne, that’s lovely! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the series!
Thank you so much, Anne, that’s lovely! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the series!
Thank you so much, Anne, that’s lovely! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the series!
Thank you so much, Anne, that’s lovely! I’m delighted you’re enjoying the series!
I have a comment — compliment, rather than a question. I personally am no very fond of time/slip and time travel stories. But you make them sound very exciting. That is a true creation.
I have a comment — compliment, rather than a question. I personally am no very fond of time/slip and time travel stories. But you make them sound very exciting. That is a true creation.
I have a comment — compliment, rather than a question. I personally am no very fond of time/slip and time travel stories. But you make them sound very exciting. That is a true creation.
I have a comment — compliment, rather than a question. I personally am no very fond of time/slip and time travel stories. But you make them sound very exciting. That is a true creation.
I have a comment — compliment, rather than a question. I personally am no very fond of time/slip and time travel stories. But you make them sound very exciting. That is a true creation.
Thank you very much, Sue, that is a wonderful compliment indeed! I’m so pleased you feel that way!
Thank you very much, Sue, that is a wonderful compliment indeed! I’m so pleased you feel that way!
Thank you very much, Sue, that is a wonderful compliment indeed! I’m so pleased you feel that way!
Thank you very much, Sue, that is a wonderful compliment indeed! I’m so pleased you feel that way!
Thank you very much, Sue, that is a wonderful compliment indeed! I’m so pleased you feel that way!
What a fabulous interview, Christina and Nicola! Christina, I just finished the ARC of this (lucky me) and absolutely loved it! (I love ALL the books in the series, but the silversmithing element was SO interesting, and you did such a wonderful job of forging their relationship through the mutual respect and admiration of each other’s artistic talents and sensibilities. It was a beautiful way to bring them together.
And I really loved the twist at the end. (no spoilers!)
What a fabulous interview, Christina and Nicola! Christina, I just finished the ARC of this (lucky me) and absolutely loved it! (I love ALL the books in the series, but the silversmithing element was SO interesting, and you did such a wonderful job of forging their relationship through the mutual respect and admiration of each other’s artistic talents and sensibilities. It was a beautiful way to bring them together.
And I really loved the twist at the end. (no spoilers!)
What a fabulous interview, Christina and Nicola! Christina, I just finished the ARC of this (lucky me) and absolutely loved it! (I love ALL the books in the series, but the silversmithing element was SO interesting, and you did such a wonderful job of forging their relationship through the mutual respect and admiration of each other’s artistic talents and sensibilities. It was a beautiful way to bring them together.
And I really loved the twist at the end. (no spoilers!)
What a fabulous interview, Christina and Nicola! Christina, I just finished the ARC of this (lucky me) and absolutely loved it! (I love ALL the books in the series, but the silversmithing element was SO interesting, and you did such a wonderful job of forging their relationship through the mutual respect and admiration of each other’s artistic talents and sensibilities. It was a beautiful way to bring them together.
And I really loved the twist at the end. (no spoilers!)
What a fabulous interview, Christina and Nicola! Christina, I just finished the ARC of this (lucky me) and absolutely loved it! (I love ALL the books in the series, but the silversmithing element was SO interesting, and you did such a wonderful job of forging their relationship through the mutual respect and admiration of each other’s artistic talents and sensibilities. It was a beautiful way to bring them together.
And I really loved the twist at the end. (no spoilers!)
Thank you so much Andrea – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The silversmithing was definitely fun to research and I hope to go on that course at some point to create something myself.
Thank you so much Andrea – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The silversmithing was definitely fun to research and I hope to go on that course at some point to create something myself.
Thank you so much Andrea – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The silversmithing was definitely fun to research and I hope to go on that course at some point to create something myself.
Thank you so much Andrea – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The silversmithing was definitely fun to research and I hope to go on that course at some point to create something myself.
Thank you so much Andrea – I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The silversmithing was definitely fun to research and I hope to go on that course at some point to create something myself.
Thank you, Christina and Nicola, for a wonderful interview.
I do like jewelry, but I’m more of an admirer than a wearer. I quite like the piece you showed on the right hand side in the above post.
Thank you, Christina and Nicola, for a wonderful interview.
I do like jewelry, but I’m more of an admirer than a wearer. I quite like the piece you showed on the right hand side in the above post.
Thank you, Christina and Nicola, for a wonderful interview.
I do like jewelry, but I’m more of an admirer than a wearer. I quite like the piece you showed on the right hand side in the above post.
Thank you, Christina and Nicola, for a wonderful interview.
I do like jewelry, but I’m more of an admirer than a wearer. I quite like the piece you showed on the right hand side in the above post.
Thank you, Christina and Nicola, for a wonderful interview.
I do like jewelry, but I’m more of an admirer than a wearer. I quite like the piece you showed on the right hand side in the above post.
My turn to discover a new author. I really enjoy time travel stories because of the additional layers of drama and conflict that the difference in attitudes adds. Ah well, so much for my resolution to stay off of Amazon for at least a week after my prime day excesses. Thanks for the interview and more books in the tbr lineup.
My turn to discover a new author. I really enjoy time travel stories because of the additional layers of drama and conflict that the difference in attitudes adds. Ah well, so much for my resolution to stay off of Amazon for at least a week after my prime day excesses. Thanks for the interview and more books in the tbr lineup.
My turn to discover a new author. I really enjoy time travel stories because of the additional layers of drama and conflict that the difference in attitudes adds. Ah well, so much for my resolution to stay off of Amazon for at least a week after my prime day excesses. Thanks for the interview and more books in the tbr lineup.
My turn to discover a new author. I really enjoy time travel stories because of the additional layers of drama and conflict that the difference in attitudes adds. Ah well, so much for my resolution to stay off of Amazon for at least a week after my prime day excesses. Thanks for the interview and more books in the tbr lineup.
My turn to discover a new author. I really enjoy time travel stories because of the additional layers of drama and conflict that the difference in attitudes adds. Ah well, so much for my resolution to stay off of Amazon for at least a week after my prime day excesses. Thanks for the interview and more books in the tbr lineup.
Thank you, Kareni! The little brooch? Yes, I love that one too – it’s in my favourite Urnes style, so wonderfully sinuous! I think it’s meant to be a horse?
Thank you, Kareni! The little brooch? Yes, I love that one too – it’s in my favourite Urnes style, so wonderfully sinuous! I think it’s meant to be a horse?
Thank you, Kareni! The little brooch? Yes, I love that one too – it’s in my favourite Urnes style, so wonderfully sinuous! I think it’s meant to be a horse?
Thank you, Kareni! The little brooch? Yes, I love that one too – it’s in my favourite Urnes style, so wonderfully sinuous! I think it’s meant to be a horse?
Thank you, Kareni! The little brooch? Yes, I love that one too – it’s in my favourite Urnes style, so wonderfully sinuous! I think it’s meant to be a horse?
Time travel novels are captivating, imaginative, and enthralling. They give me great enjoyment and are very creative. Jewelry can be very expressive depending on who is wearing it. I enjoy wearing jewelry for very special occasions since this is rare indeed.
Time travel novels are captivating, imaginative, and enthralling. They give me great enjoyment and are very creative. Jewelry can be very expressive depending on who is wearing it. I enjoy wearing jewelry for very special occasions since this is rare indeed.
Time travel novels are captivating, imaginative, and enthralling. They give me great enjoyment and are very creative. Jewelry can be very expressive depending on who is wearing it. I enjoy wearing jewelry for very special occasions since this is rare indeed.
Time travel novels are captivating, imaginative, and enthralling. They give me great enjoyment and are very creative. Jewelry can be very expressive depending on who is wearing it. I enjoy wearing jewelry for very special occasions since this is rare indeed.
Time travel novels are captivating, imaginative, and enthralling. They give me great enjoyment and are very creative. Jewelry can be very expressive depending on who is wearing it. I enjoy wearing jewelry for very special occasions since this is rare indeed.
Thank you, Rita, that’s lovely! Yes, not buying books is virtually impossible, isn’t it! Wonder if we’ll ever get through the TBR pile?
Thank you, Rita, that’s lovely! Yes, not buying books is virtually impossible, isn’t it! Wonder if we’ll ever get through the TBR pile?
Thank you, Rita, that’s lovely! Yes, not buying books is virtually impossible, isn’t it! Wonder if we’ll ever get through the TBR pile?
Thank you, Rita, that’s lovely! Yes, not buying books is virtually impossible, isn’t it! Wonder if we’ll ever get through the TBR pile?
Thank you, Rita, that’s lovely! Yes, not buying books is virtually impossible, isn’t it! Wonder if we’ll ever get through the TBR pile?
Thank you for this beautiful feature and fascinating interview. I love time travel stories since they impart such an intriguing story involving different lives, eras and settings. This allows me to get lost within the pages and picture the locale and individuals. When I was young jewelry was few and far between but now I love the few pieces that accent my mood and outfit.
Thank you for this beautiful feature and fascinating interview. I love time travel stories since they impart such an intriguing story involving different lives, eras and settings. This allows me to get lost within the pages and picture the locale and individuals. When I was young jewelry was few and far between but now I love the few pieces that accent my mood and outfit.
Thank you for this beautiful feature and fascinating interview. I love time travel stories since they impart such an intriguing story involving different lives, eras and settings. This allows me to get lost within the pages and picture the locale and individuals. When I was young jewelry was few and far between but now I love the few pieces that accent my mood and outfit.
Thank you for this beautiful feature and fascinating interview. I love time travel stories since they impart such an intriguing story involving different lives, eras and settings. This allows me to get lost within the pages and picture the locale and individuals. When I was young jewelry was few and far between but now I love the few pieces that accent my mood and outfit.
Thank you for this beautiful feature and fascinating interview. I love time travel stories since they impart such an intriguing story involving different lives, eras and settings. This allows me to get lost within the pages and picture the locale and individuals. When I was young jewelry was few and far between but now I love the few pieces that accent my mood and outfit.
The Viking designs are so pretty! And now I know to pick a Viking longship if I ever have to sail in an antique ship. I do like jewelry and lean towards modest but interesting pieces. I have a green amber pendant I love. I wish it had a bug in it though. I made a pendant out of a sliced ammonite. I like delicate Native American jewelry. And jewelry with a history-items handed down in the family.
The Viking designs are so pretty! And now I know to pick a Viking longship if I ever have to sail in an antique ship. I do like jewelry and lean towards modest but interesting pieces. I have a green amber pendant I love. I wish it had a bug in it though. I made a pendant out of a sliced ammonite. I like delicate Native American jewelry. And jewelry with a history-items handed down in the family.
The Viking designs are so pretty! And now I know to pick a Viking longship if I ever have to sail in an antique ship. I do like jewelry and lean towards modest but interesting pieces. I have a green amber pendant I love. I wish it had a bug in it though. I made a pendant out of a sliced ammonite. I like delicate Native American jewelry. And jewelry with a history-items handed down in the family.
The Viking designs are so pretty! And now I know to pick a Viking longship if I ever have to sail in an antique ship. I do like jewelry and lean towards modest but interesting pieces. I have a green amber pendant I love. I wish it had a bug in it though. I made a pendant out of a sliced ammonite. I like delicate Native American jewelry. And jewelry with a history-items handed down in the family.
The Viking designs are so pretty! And now I know to pick a Viking longship if I ever have to sail in an antique ship. I do like jewelry and lean towards modest but interesting pieces. I have a green amber pendant I love. I wish it had a bug in it though. I made a pendant out of a sliced ammonite. I like delicate Native American jewelry. And jewelry with a history-items handed down in the family.
I do not have much jewelry. I had a pair of Celtic knot earrings. I lost one, so bought two more sets. I wear them every day. I simply could not face not having them to wear every day. (yep, I am not playing with a full deck)
The Celtic designs speak to me, and the pictures you have shown of Viking jewelry have the same appeal for me. Not a surprise.
Thank you so much for this post, the history and the introductions to your stories.
Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.
I do not have much jewelry. I had a pair of Celtic knot earrings. I lost one, so bought two more sets. I wear them every day. I simply could not face not having them to wear every day. (yep, I am not playing with a full deck)
The Celtic designs speak to me, and the pictures you have shown of Viking jewelry have the same appeal for me. Not a surprise.
Thank you so much for this post, the history and the introductions to your stories.
Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.
I do not have much jewelry. I had a pair of Celtic knot earrings. I lost one, so bought two more sets. I wear them every day. I simply could not face not having them to wear every day. (yep, I am not playing with a full deck)
The Celtic designs speak to me, and the pictures you have shown of Viking jewelry have the same appeal for me. Not a surprise.
Thank you so much for this post, the history and the introductions to your stories.
Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.
I do not have much jewelry. I had a pair of Celtic knot earrings. I lost one, so bought two more sets. I wear them every day. I simply could not face not having them to wear every day. (yep, I am not playing with a full deck)
The Celtic designs speak to me, and the pictures you have shown of Viking jewelry have the same appeal for me. Not a surprise.
Thank you so much for this post, the history and the introductions to your stories.
Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.
I do not have much jewelry. I had a pair of Celtic knot earrings. I lost one, so bought two more sets. I wear them every day. I simply could not face not having them to wear every day. (yep, I am not playing with a full deck)
The Celtic designs speak to me, and the pictures you have shown of Viking jewelry have the same appeal for me. Not a surprise.
Thank you so much for this post, the history and the introductions to your stories.
Hope everyone is well and safe and happy.
Dual time stories are an escape to another realm, era and place. I get literally lost within the pages and never want to leave. My jewelry collection is small interesting. I waited many years to have cute items to wear.
History is meaningful and the book amazing.
Dual time stories are an escape to another realm, era and place. I get literally lost within the pages and never want to leave. My jewelry collection is small interesting. I waited many years to have cute items to wear.
History is meaningful and the book amazing.
Dual time stories are an escape to another realm, era and place. I get literally lost within the pages and never want to leave. My jewelry collection is small interesting. I waited many years to have cute items to wear.
History is meaningful and the book amazing.
Dual time stories are an escape to another realm, era and place. I get literally lost within the pages and never want to leave. My jewelry collection is small interesting. I waited many years to have cute items to wear.
History is meaningful and the book amazing.
Dual time stories are an escape to another realm, era and place. I get literally lost within the pages and never want to leave. My jewelry collection is small interesting. I waited many years to have cute items to wear.
History is meaningful and the book amazing.
Time travel is my absolute favourite genre. So looking forward to the book Christina and the best of luck with it.
I’m not hugely into jewellery but I do like my earrings. I had a pair of silver Jane Austen earrings that I adored and wore everyday. Unfortunately I lost one about a month ago. I think it came out when I was taking off my mask and I didn’t realise until too late. I was devastated!!
I live in Waterford, in southern Ireland. We are a Viking settlement city. Indeed we were the first settlement by the Vikings in Ireland. There are lots of things around the city that stand out as of that era. Also, coincidently, just today a new silver museum was opened. I must definitely visit it as soon as possible. I’m sure there will be Viking silver there too.
Maybe you need to visit us one day Christina 🙂 You might get material for a new book!
Time travel is my absolute favourite genre. So looking forward to the book Christina and the best of luck with it.
I’m not hugely into jewellery but I do like my earrings. I had a pair of silver Jane Austen earrings that I adored and wore everyday. Unfortunately I lost one about a month ago. I think it came out when I was taking off my mask and I didn’t realise until too late. I was devastated!!
I live in Waterford, in southern Ireland. We are a Viking settlement city. Indeed we were the first settlement by the Vikings in Ireland. There are lots of things around the city that stand out as of that era. Also, coincidently, just today a new silver museum was opened. I must definitely visit it as soon as possible. I’m sure there will be Viking silver there too.
Maybe you need to visit us one day Christina 🙂 You might get material for a new book!
Time travel is my absolute favourite genre. So looking forward to the book Christina and the best of luck with it.
I’m not hugely into jewellery but I do like my earrings. I had a pair of silver Jane Austen earrings that I adored and wore everyday. Unfortunately I lost one about a month ago. I think it came out when I was taking off my mask and I didn’t realise until too late. I was devastated!!
I live in Waterford, in southern Ireland. We are a Viking settlement city. Indeed we were the first settlement by the Vikings in Ireland. There are lots of things around the city that stand out as of that era. Also, coincidently, just today a new silver museum was opened. I must definitely visit it as soon as possible. I’m sure there will be Viking silver there too.
Maybe you need to visit us one day Christina 🙂 You might get material for a new book!
Time travel is my absolute favourite genre. So looking forward to the book Christina and the best of luck with it.
I’m not hugely into jewellery but I do like my earrings. I had a pair of silver Jane Austen earrings that I adored and wore everyday. Unfortunately I lost one about a month ago. I think it came out when I was taking off my mask and I didn’t realise until too late. I was devastated!!
I live in Waterford, in southern Ireland. We are a Viking settlement city. Indeed we were the first settlement by the Vikings in Ireland. There are lots of things around the city that stand out as of that era. Also, coincidently, just today a new silver museum was opened. I must definitely visit it as soon as possible. I’m sure there will be Viking silver there too.
Maybe you need to visit us one day Christina 🙂 You might get material for a new book!
Time travel is my absolute favourite genre. So looking forward to the book Christina and the best of luck with it.
I’m not hugely into jewellery but I do like my earrings. I had a pair of silver Jane Austen earrings that I adored and wore everyday. Unfortunately I lost one about a month ago. I think it came out when I was taking off my mask and I didn’t realise until too late. I was devastated!!
I live in Waterford, in southern Ireland. We are a Viking settlement city. Indeed we were the first settlement by the Vikings in Ireland. There are lots of things around the city that stand out as of that era. Also, coincidently, just today a new silver museum was opened. I must definitely visit it as soon as possible. I’m sure there will be Viking silver there too.
Maybe you need to visit us one day Christina 🙂 You might get material for a new book!
I’m so glad you enjoy them Sharon – it’s definitely my favourite sun-genre! And yes, jewellery is so personal isn’t it. Really shows someone’s personality and taste.
I’m so glad you enjoy them Sharon – it’s definitely my favourite sun-genre! And yes, jewellery is so personal isn’t it. Really shows someone’s personality and taste.
I’m so glad you enjoy them Sharon – it’s definitely my favourite sun-genre! And yes, jewellery is so personal isn’t it. Really shows someone’s personality and taste.
I’m so glad you enjoy them Sharon – it’s definitely my favourite sun-genre! And yes, jewellery is so personal isn’t it. Really shows someone’s personality and taste.
I’m so glad you enjoy them Sharon – it’s definitely my favourite sun-genre! And yes, jewellery is so personal isn’t it. Really shows someone’s personality and taste.
Thank you Anne and I totally agree about time travel stories! As regards jewellery, it’s fun to have lots of different things so you can swap.
Thank you Anne and I totally agree about time travel stories! As regards jewellery, it’s fun to have lots of different things so you can swap.
Thank you Anne and I totally agree about time travel stories! As regards jewellery, it’s fun to have lots of different things so you can swap.
Thank you Anne and I totally agree about time travel stories! As regards jewellery, it’s fun to have lots of different things so you can swap.
Thank you Anne and I totally agree about time travel stories! As regards jewellery, it’s fun to have lots of different things so you can swap.
That sounds lovely, Pat! I like jewellery with a history too, especially those I’ve inherited from someone special. Every time I wear it I think of that person.
The Viking ship – yes definitely good for people who get seasick!
That sounds lovely, Pat! I like jewellery with a history too, especially those I’ve inherited from someone special. Every time I wear it I think of that person.
The Viking ship – yes definitely good for people who get seasick!
That sounds lovely, Pat! I like jewellery with a history too, especially those I’ve inherited from someone special. Every time I wear it I think of that person.
The Viking ship – yes definitely good for people who get seasick!
That sounds lovely, Pat! I like jewellery with a history too, especially those I’ve inherited from someone special. Every time I wear it I think of that person.
The Viking ship – yes definitely good for people who get seasick!
That sounds lovely, Pat! I like jewellery with a history too, especially those I’ve inherited from someone special. Every time I wear it I think of that person.
The Viking ship – yes definitely good for people who get seasick!
Thank you Annette! I love Celtic designs too and think they have a lot in common with the Viking ones. They’re all beautiful though!
Thank you Annette! I love Celtic designs too and think they have a lot in common with the Viking ones. They’re all beautiful though!
Thank you Annette! I love Celtic designs too and think they have a lot in common with the Viking ones. They’re all beautiful though!
Thank you Annette! I love Celtic designs too and think they have a lot in common with the Viking ones. They’re all beautiful though!
Thank you Annette! I love Celtic designs too and think they have a lot in common with the Viking ones. They’re all beautiful though!
Many thanks Ruth, I’m glad the stories affect you that way! It’s exactly how it should be.
Part of the fun with jewellery is collecting just the right pieces isn’t it.
Many thanks Ruth, I’m glad the stories affect you that way! It’s exactly how it should be.
Part of the fun with jewellery is collecting just the right pieces isn’t it.
Many thanks Ruth, I’m glad the stories affect you that way! It’s exactly how it should be.
Part of the fun with jewellery is collecting just the right pieces isn’t it.
Many thanks Ruth, I’m glad the stories affect you that way! It’s exactly how it should be.
Part of the fun with jewellery is collecting just the right pieces isn’t it.
Many thanks Ruth, I’m glad the stories affect you that way! It’s exactly how it should be.
Part of the fun with jewellery is collecting just the right pieces isn’t it.
Thank you Teresa – you are definitely tempting me to visit! There is so much I’d love to see in Ireland.
Earrings – yes I love them too! I used to buy a pair every time I visited a new country so it reminded me of that place.
Thank you Teresa – you are definitely tempting me to visit! There is so much I’d love to see in Ireland.
Earrings – yes I love them too! I used to buy a pair every time I visited a new country so it reminded me of that place.
Thank you Teresa – you are definitely tempting me to visit! There is so much I’d love to see in Ireland.
Earrings – yes I love them too! I used to buy a pair every time I visited a new country so it reminded me of that place.
Thank you Teresa – you are definitely tempting me to visit! There is so much I’d love to see in Ireland.
Earrings – yes I love them too! I used to buy a pair every time I visited a new country so it reminded me of that place.
Thank you Teresa – you are definitely tempting me to visit! There is so much I’d love to see in Ireland.
Earrings – yes I love them too! I used to buy a pair every time I visited a new country so it reminded me of that place.
Great interview. I love the Viking jewelry, especially the more ornate design further down on the post on the left. Although the Urnes style is amazingly modern looking. I also love a hero who works with his hands!
I have been meaning to ask Christina if she is familiar with a book I stumbled across about the history of the Vikings, called “Children of Elm and Ash” by Neil Price? It’s fairly recent, I think it was just published last year. It sounded very interesting.
Great interview. I love the Viking jewelry, especially the more ornate design further down on the post on the left. Although the Urnes style is amazingly modern looking. I also love a hero who works with his hands!
I have been meaning to ask Christina if she is familiar with a book I stumbled across about the history of the Vikings, called “Children of Elm and Ash” by Neil Price? It’s fairly recent, I think it was just published last year. It sounded very interesting.
Great interview. I love the Viking jewelry, especially the more ornate design further down on the post on the left. Although the Urnes style is amazingly modern looking. I also love a hero who works with his hands!
I have been meaning to ask Christina if she is familiar with a book I stumbled across about the history of the Vikings, called “Children of Elm and Ash” by Neil Price? It’s fairly recent, I think it was just published last year. It sounded very interesting.
Great interview. I love the Viking jewelry, especially the more ornate design further down on the post on the left. Although the Urnes style is amazingly modern looking. I also love a hero who works with his hands!
I have been meaning to ask Christina if she is familiar with a book I stumbled across about the history of the Vikings, called “Children of Elm and Ash” by Neil Price? It’s fairly recent, I think it was just published last year. It sounded very interesting.
Great interview. I love the Viking jewelry, especially the more ornate design further down on the post on the left. Although the Urnes style is amazingly modern looking. I also love a hero who works with his hands!
I have been meaning to ask Christina if she is familiar with a book I stumbled across about the history of the Vikings, called “Children of Elm and Ash” by Neil Price? It’s fairly recent, I think it was just published last year. It sounded very interesting.
Thank you Karin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I love that Thor’s hammer as well, but think I prefer to less cluttered Urnes style. I hadn’t thought of it as more modern, but you’re definitely right about that!
I have heard of that book but not yet read it – I’ll go and have a look for it now. Many thanks for mentioning it!
Thank you Karin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I love that Thor’s hammer as well, but think I prefer to less cluttered Urnes style. I hadn’t thought of it as more modern, but you’re definitely right about that!
I have heard of that book but not yet read it – I’ll go and have a look for it now. Many thanks for mentioning it!
Thank you Karin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I love that Thor’s hammer as well, but think I prefer to less cluttered Urnes style. I hadn’t thought of it as more modern, but you’re definitely right about that!
I have heard of that book but not yet read it – I’ll go and have a look for it now. Many thanks for mentioning it!
Thank you Karin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I love that Thor’s hammer as well, but think I prefer to less cluttered Urnes style. I hadn’t thought of it as more modern, but you’re definitely right about that!
I have heard of that book but not yet read it – I’ll go and have a look for it now. Many thanks for mentioning it!
Thank you Karin, I’m so pleased you enjoyed it! I love that Thor’s hammer as well, but think I prefer to less cluttered Urnes style. I hadn’t thought of it as more modern, but you’re definitely right about that!
I have heard of that book but not yet read it – I’ll go and have a look for it now. Many thanks for mentioning it!