Try this game: Who would you be in history? By Gina
Conkle
If you went back in time, which Viking
woman would you be?
*Read about these four real Viking women. Then, pick
one that closely matches your personality.
*In the comments, tell me which trait(s) stood out to
you, and then at the bottom of the post, you’ll find a short bio about the real
Viking women.
The Quiz…
A)
You’re a quiet, deep thinker. There’s a
quality of stillness about you that draws people in. Because of these
characteristics, you fall into a leadership role whether it’s something you
want or not. You’re generous and fair…as long as people abide by your rules. If
they don’t, watch out!
B)
You’re a tad headstrong but smart. When
the odds are against you, you regroup and try a different approach. Some might
say you’re wily as a fox. Using feminine wiles and your brain is fair game in
your opinion. And menial labor? Not top on your list of things to do.
C)
You’re gentle, stubborn, and curious. The
world is your oyster, and you want to explore it. You get your hands dirty and
work hard right alongside men. You’re not concerned about equality because you
live as you please; men better respect you (and they do!).
D)
You’re fierce – physically and mentally.
You’re not afraid to defend what’s yours.
Family and friends mean the world to you and anyone bringing trouble to
your door better watch out. Though it may exhaust you, you work as hard outside
the home as inside.
***No peeking! Scroll down to the comments and tell me
who you match and why. Then, scroll back up and read about the historical
Viking women.
Are you ready to read about the real
Viking women and see whose personality aligns with yours?
Meet the Viking women…
A)
Audr the Deep-Minded of Iceland (also
Aud). The daughter of a Norwegian chieftain, Audr one of the first Viking women
to settle Iceland. After becoming a widow, she commissioned a ship built for
her to go to Iceland. Twenty men followed her there. Once on the new island
nation, leaders divided Iceland into 4 sections. They asked Audr to lead one.
She did, granting freedom to all thralls (slaves) who lived in her section.
Audr gave them land too with one requirement – follow her rules.
B)
Melkorka, a highborn daughter of Eyre,
stolen in a raid. She feigned muteness for several years. The highborn woman
became a thrall (slave) who disdained chores and made life difficult for the
Viking mistress she served. One day the jig was up on her muteness. Her Viking
master wisely decided to keep the peace in his home and give Melkorka a home of
her own in another meadow! There’s a place in Iceland named after the crafty
former slave.
C)
Gudrid of Iceland. Her story is in the
Sagas but it took historians a long time to believe she was real! Gudrid
journeyed with Leif Erikson to “Vinland” (North America) and lived there for a
few years. But, she packed up and went back to Iceland. Still restless, the
Viking woman traveled to Rome and hung out for a year. Then, she went home to
Iceland. She wasn’t concerned about making a name for herself: this was
Gudrid’s gentle curiosity at work -- amazing but true travels. It took
historians (read that as male historians) centuries to believe she was real –
all confirmed when they found her longhouse about 20 years ago in Iceland (silly
men!).
D)
Freydis (half-sister to Leif). Leif was a
brave one, but she’s just as fierce and strong. She too went to the wilds of
Vinland as an adventurer. Isolation and wilderness didn’t phase her. Neither
did the vicious locals. When they attacked, the Viking men ran but Freydis
picked up a fallen sword, weilding it with one breast bared! The attackers ran
away (likely in shock because she was also pregnant). Some say the Vinland
settlement failed due to a lack of women. (They needed more Freydis’s and Gudrid’s!).
One thing is certain, wherever home is Freydis is sure to bravely protect it.
It was a pleasure sharing this slice of Viking history
with you. I hope you read Kept by the Viking (Forgotten Sons, bk 1) and Her
Viking Warrior (Forgotten Sons, bk 2). You’ll find Viking romance with a twist.
Happy reading!
Gina Conkle
Kept by the Viking
Forgotten Sons Book 1
by Gina Conkle
Genre: Historical Viking Romance
Genre: Historical Viking Romance
Loyalty to the Brotherhood comes before all. Including women.
Formidable
Viking leader Rurik knows the law. His loyalty to the Forgotten Sons
is his bond, and no woman will threaten what he’s built from the
ground up. But the Sons are a roving band of Vikings, and Rurik is
growing restless—so when Normandy’s chieftain offers land, the
proposal intrigues him. And the sultry Parisian thrall he finds in
his tent intrigues him even more…
Safira
is cunning and clever and full of secrets. Rurik’s men have no
interest in securing her safe passage home, but, piqued with lust,
Rurik views Safira’s wiles as a captivating challenge—one he’s
determined to conquer, even if lying with her is as defiant as it is
inevitable.
Traveling
with Safira has been a fantasy come true—what started as lust is
quickly turning to the kind of partnership Rurik could never have
dreamed. But their arrival in foreign lands marks a new chapter, one
that demands a Viking wife. With impossible decisions to be made,
Rurik’s alliances are fraying, and past promises may not be enough
to save him from having to betray those he’s sworn loyalty
to—including Safira.
This
book is approximately 83,000 words
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Her Viking Warrior
Forgotten Sons Book 2
When an outcast goes home and meets a woman seeking justice, hearts will clash…
Forgotten Sons Book 2
When an outcast goes home and meets a woman seeking justice, hearts will clash…
Eighteen
years ago, Bjorn was exiled from Vellefold. Honor-bound to return,
he’ll fight for the settlement…then walk away. First, he must
work with his childhood friend, now a beautiful, high-ranking Viking
lady.
Fierce
of spirit, Ilsa will do anything to save her people, including
convincing the banished son to take the jarl’s seat. But she has
her doubts about the stone-hearted Viking, despite the lust between
them. It’s only a matter of time before Bjorn discovers that Ilsa
is hiding dangerous secrets, secrets that may jeopardize all they’ve
worked for.
When
the darkest hour comes, the once-rejected warrior must choose: rescue
his men, the Forgotten Sons—or Ilsa, the woman he craves, body and
soul.
One-click
with confidence. This title is part of the Carina
Press Romance Promise:
all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a
promise!
Gina's
fate was sealed when her mom read 'The Highwayman' for a bedtime
story. She was five years old at the time, but from then on, Gina was
doomed to love history and romance.
Some
days she pens sparkling Georgian romance. Other days, she writes
evocative Viking romance full of heat and adventure. Gina spent most
of her life in southern California but now lives in Michigan with her
husband where snow days are perfect for reading and writing. Her
books have won awards and garnered critical acclaim. Poke around her
website and you'll run across those accolades.
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