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On Viking Research

Lots of people ask me about how I do research for my Viking novels. I had so much fun guest blogging today over at Redwood’s Medical edge! Please check out this link, which explains how I made one of my Vikings go berserk!

Redwood’s Medical Edge: Research Driving You Berserk?: What’s the line between real life and fictional life and how do you realistically incorporate the two? This is a great post by Heather Gilbe…

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  1. Sheri Salatin says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Hi Heather,I'm looking forward to reading some of your books. Vikings, huh? Sounds really intriguing. Are you still in progress? 🙂

  2. Heather Day Gilbert says

    April 18, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Thanks, Sheri! I finished my first book and I'm working on the second. My agent is shopping it around now to publishers! Would appreciate your prayers, so people could read about these Vikings someday!

  3. TC Avey says

    April 18, 2012 at 6:07 pm

    Going to go check it out now!

  4. Stina Lindenblatt says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:58 pm

    I love all things Viking. Not that I would have wanted to date one. 🙂

  5. Heather Day Gilbert says

    April 18, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    Hmmm…Stina, you might change your mind when my book comes out someday! (I'm thinking of my Leif Eiriksson in particular). Regardless, here's hoping my book will make you feel more comfy around Vikings! Grin.

  6. The Golden Eagle says

    April 19, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    I'm off to check out the link!Thank you for coming by my blog. :)The Golden EagleThe Eagle's Aerial Perspective

  7. Jordyn Redwood says

    April 21, 2012 at 3:15 am

    Heather,Thanks so much for dropping by Redwood's Medical Edge. It was my honor to have you.Jordyn

  8. Heather Day Gilbert says

    April 21, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Thanks so much for having me, Jordyn, it was so much fun and so INTERESTING all the info people had on those crazy berserkers!

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I write contemporary mysteries and Viking historicals. Born and brought up in the mountains of West Virginia, I enjoy writing about small towns, family relationships, and women who aren't afraid to protect those they love. Read More…

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