tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post2250917960838466119..comments2024-03-24T13:49:53.099-04:00Comments on Romance Books '4' Us: Why Vikings?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-52328997626194331522015-01-22T10:06:23.996-05:002015-01-22T10:06:23.996-05:00Mary, I didn't know you wrote Viking romance t...Mary, I didn't know you wrote Viking romance too. I thought you wrote Highlander...learn something new every day!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-29476300792781634372015-01-22T09:27:57.870-05:002015-01-22T09:27:57.870-05:00Like you, I love Vikings. I think they make great ...Like you, I love Vikings. I think they make great heroes. The very name conjures up brawny macho men and if you play against type and also make them compassionate and noble, they are about perfect. That's why I wrote two Viking romances and the hero in my current WIP is a Viking who travels to modern L.A.Mary Gillgannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576518364465232493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-8435257883571280332015-01-22T09:06:39.939-05:002015-01-22T09:06:39.939-05:00Oh yes, Paris, Alpha males ROCK!
You're welco...Oh yes, <b>Paris</b>, Alpha males ROCK!<br /><br />You're welcome, <b>Jean</b>. Thanks so much for reading my post!<br /><br /><b>Jeannie</b> - I, too, and HOOKED on the History Channel's Vikings TV show! It is amazing and so wonderful to see Vikings shown more accurately than Hollywood has ever tried to do.<br /><br />Oh <b>Cara</b>, I'm so flattered you bought it and I do hope you enjoy it. Please let me know what you think when you're finished!<br /><br /><b>E. Ayers</b>, yes they were taller than other Europeans which is largely due to their high protein diet of red meat. I'm glad to know someone else knows this!<br /><br /><b>Sharon</b> - I loved your comment about the editing. So funny! Thanks for making me laugh.<br /><br />Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-30574254688092205742015-01-22T00:16:27.890-05:002015-01-22T00:16:27.890-05:00Love Vikings. Loved the TV series. My ancestors. S...Love Vikings. Loved the TV series. My ancestors. Sometimes I feel them in my veins when I edit. Lots of blood when I edit.Sharon Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09733653906932403080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-27495007999460419172015-01-21T20:03:00.711-05:002015-01-21T20:03:00.711-05:00Great post! Everyone needs to remember that we can...Great post! Everyone needs to remember that we can never lump all people together because they are from an area, country, or whatever. Lessons that still need to be learned today.<br /><br />I don't think you mentioned it but weren't they also much taller than the Europeans? That alone would instill a certain amount of fear. <br /><br /> E. Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01434761738048963826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-37202543566443837332015-01-21T14:41:54.957-05:002015-01-21T14:41:54.957-05:00Interesting. Thanks for the history lesson, Renee....Interesting. Thanks for the history lesson, Renee. I agree with Sandy that your passion for Vikings comes through in your books. Vikings have always been popular in romance novels. I have the Emerald Island Trilogy in my Kindle and have been itching to read it. Cara Marsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05384839120633419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-11796965802215387902015-01-21T13:18:39.032-05:002015-01-21T13:18:39.032-05:00I am hooked on the History Channel show The Viking...I am hooked on the History Channel show The Vikings. If you haven't seen it you must check it out. It explores many of the facts you mention in your post. For example: they were farmers--first. Thanks for the post!Jeaninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975280103786742958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-29135641171049458692015-01-21T12:44:17.607-05:002015-01-21T12:44:17.607-05:00Have always loved Vikings, and enjoy knowing more ...Have always loved Vikings, and enjoy knowing more about them. Thanks so much for all the information...jean hart stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287808234288499369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-56431762171955769162015-01-21T11:53:42.056-05:002015-01-21T11:53:42.056-05:00I loved the post, Renee! I've always believed ...I loved the post, Renee! I've always believed that history is usually slanted too far one way or the other. Thank you for the interesting information. I do love a good adventurous story though and Vikings do kind of fit the bill. What can I say, I love those Alpha heroes:)Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-46362110391977359672015-01-21T11:47:28.149-05:002015-01-21T11:47:28.149-05:00yes Vicki it does. It briefly mentions the excursi...yes Vicki it does. It briefly mentions the excursions of Erik the Red and his son Leif...and the proof that the Norse landed in the Americas with the newly excavated and discovery of L'Anseaux-Meadows and its longhouse dwellings on the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland. <br /><br />However, the book itself is more about their lives and family life, verses the voyages and conquests. It deeply delves into the religion, lifestyles, crafts, beliefs, and common practices of the Northmen. But it does so in a way that's more like a documentary, than a history book. Which I believe is one of the reasons why I loved it so much. Plus, she (Jacqueline Simpson - the author) reminds me of the research books that Sherrilyn Kenyon did with the way it was written. Very easy to read and understand.<br /><br />If anyone has read WOLFSKIN by Juliet Marillier... http://www.amazon.com/Wolfskin-Juliet-Marillier-ebook/dp/B0042FZW16<br /><br />...great book by the way about Vikings, I consulted with her and asked what research she did. Coincidentally enough, she said she used one book and one book only...and that was the one I used: EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE VIKING AGE. Needless to say, I was thrilled!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-48911340716595171712015-01-21T10:49:39.663-05:002015-01-21T10:49:39.663-05:00Hi, Renee! Very interesting. Did the book go into ...Hi, Renee! Very interesting. Did the book go into the Viking's exploration of North America?Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-72618551428071114622015-01-21T10:42:31.425-05:002015-01-21T10:42:31.425-05:00LOVE how you put that Melissa! Fiercely intimidati...LOVE how you put that Melissa! Fiercely intimidating, but fiercely passionate as well. So true!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-15470494490493215362015-01-21T09:39:49.885-05:002015-01-21T09:39:49.885-05:00There is something about men and women who stood f...There is something about men and women who stood for something and craved adventure. They were fierce but fierce in caring for each other and protecting their families, even more so than fighting others.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your passion Renee!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-87231002609737222202015-01-21T09:37:05.153-05:002015-01-21T09:37:05.153-05:00Thanks Sandy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it today...Thanks Sandy! I'm so glad you enjoyed it today!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742415355016995707.post-69476203683383971712015-01-21T08:12:56.965-05:002015-01-21T08:12:56.965-05:00Renee, you are passionate about your Vikings, and ...Renee, you are passionate about your Vikings, and I'm sure it shows in your stories. I really enjoyed reading your post. Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.com