Baltic Mist
by Jennifer
Lohr
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BLURB:
Baltic
Mist - A Timeless Saga is Jen Lohr's next big creation. It all began when she
came across Egil’s Saga, written in the mid11th century, chronicling the life
of Egil Skallagrimsson. The history surrounding the Viking awakened within Jen
an unquenchable thirst for knowledge of the Norse culture. A story was soon
born, seen through the eyes of a young woman named Helga, originating from a
character in Egil's Saga.
Baltic
Mist begins on a farm Norway, and takes the reader through the epic adventures
of Helga's enchanting life. Beginning in Book One, her tale falls against the
backdrop of Scandinavia's conversion to Christianity. The saga continues in Books two and three to
a finale that no one, even Helga herself, could have ever imagined!
A
must read!
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Excerpt
Copyright © Jennifer Lohr, An Ancient Approach, 2013 All
rights reserved
BALTIC MIST – A TIMELESS SAGA
FROM CHAPTER 1, JOURNEY HOME WITH ME
My name is Mist, and know it was your fate, decided ages
ago, to hear my tale. I am a legend whose legacy you are now part of, as you
join me in history. Know as you read
this: all is as it should be, for there
are no accidents. Destiny has brought you and I together, our connection has
finally been made. This day was once foreseen, and your time to know me has
come. Although I breathed in the air centuries before as you do now, pieces of
me continue on. Come, as I now wish to show you not who I was, but rather who I
am….
Follow me back to my time, before the likes of all that you
know now, here and today. Visit
alongside me my beloved northern homeland as it once was, so very long
ago. Behold its massive forests - so lush,
green, and already ancient by the time of my existence. Come to where great
cascading rivers spill over rocky cliffs, where their spray can be felt,
splashing on the rolling hills below.
The dawning of my life was a special time for my parents. I
would be their firstborn maid-child. I
took my first breaths during the period after the Yule Festival and before the
coming of spring, when the earth gave way to a warmer sun and seeds of growth. After my birth it was told my mother, Hilde,
accepted me by permitting me to nurse milk from her breast. It was then my
father tearfully held me on his knee and passionately announced,
"It is known, a daughter has been born: Helga Thorfinsdotter…she belongs to me,
Thorfinn Bondesson. I choose her name in
honor of my mother, who is now among the dead." He then sprinkled drops of water over my tiny
infant body.
This was the way I became a member of my family, officially,
and they rejoiced in the goddesses Frigg and Freyja. Many were grateful to the two goddesses for
delivering me safely from my mother’s womb, while leaving her unscathed and in
good health.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Jen
was first published when she was a sophomore in High School, and has been
writing short stories ever since. The
Baltic Mist series is her fictional novel debut. She lives in upstate New York with her
husband and their four children.
Author
web links: (web, blog, twitter, facebook, goodreads, etc)
Site:
www.norsemyth.org
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/baltic.mist
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Cover Blurb:
Baltic
Mist by Jennifer Lohr is the first book of a trilogy. It is based in the times
and land of the Vikings but after they had given up their old Gods for
Christianity. The book is written from the perspective of farm girl called
Helga.
I
was drawn to this book as I love anything about Vikings. I was not dissapointed
and I could not put it down. It is well researched, engaging and even
eductional, I would say. I learnt a lot of things about the various Norse
customs. The characters were well developed with different dimensions to them.
The action and adventure was totally gripping. Different themes are explored
such as politics, beliefs (old and new) romance. The plot was great and the
dialogue well written, as was the narrative. It's a shame it wasn't longer. I
can't wait to read the next part.
I
definitely recommend this book. Just buy it. You won't regret it.
Daniel
Kenyon, author of The Bare Knuckle Fighter and The Savage Heart of Palermo.
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Thanks for another great post! I was wondering, do you listen to music while you write? If so...what would the soundtrack for this book be?
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Hi Andra - yes, I listened to a lot of Wardruna while writing this. You can hear some of the songs I listened to by watching my Book Trailer & character profile videos
DeleteI love reading about the history (what is known) of Vikings: they had a truly fascinating culture. My favorite authors who have written about this subject matter are Helen Hollick and Joan Wolf, who's "The Edge of Light" is a treasure on my bookshelf. Who inspired your writing on this genre?
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Hi Elise - the ancient Scandinavians themselves, inspired my writing. We can learn so much about their lives from the sagas, which is what initiated my writing this piece.
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I just noticed & should clarify (just to do the right thing, too) but above it lists my site as the www.norsemythnews & to clarify: that is not my site, rather my book's advert is found there.
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