H.F. Day
The Real History of Norse and Viking Wedding Customs When I was fourteen years old, I fell in love with a myth. Specifically, I fell in love with the Skírnismál — the Old Norse poem in which the Vanir god Freyr, overcome with longing for the Jötunn woman Gerðr, sends his servant Skírnir to win …
The Viking world did not think about sexuality the way modern readers do. Despite popular media depicting the ancient Norse as an egalitarian wonderland of acceptance and diversity, the truth is that history doesn’t match that picture. When I began writing A Tale of Scorched Ash and Elm I knew I had to choose the …
ARC Request — Child of Ash, Heir of Fire H.F. Day · Advance Review Copy Request Child of Ash, Heir of Fire By H.F. Day Her marriage was arranged to save a kingdom she was never meant to rule. Then she discovered the power living in her blood. A Viking-era dark fantasy with a slow-burn …
Historical Seiðr vs. Seidr in Leifthasir: Norse Magic, Myth, and Fantasy Worldbuilding Let’s dive into Seiðr in the world of the ancient Norse, and Seidr as we see it in Leifthasir. What Is Seiðr in Norse History? In Old Norse tradition, seiðr was a form of magic associated with prophecy, trance work, spirit travel, fate, …
To celebrate Indie April, I’m compiling a list of my favorite Indie Reads this year! Be sure to check out these amazing authors, and let me know your favorite indie author in the comments. (Self Recs definitely welcome!) The Knights of Enar Series By Juliette Caruso Currently sitting at three books, the Knights of Enar …
Prologue The stillness of the night was cut by screaming, a blood-curdling cry of pain and desperation. The King and his son-in-law sat in the great hall of Fjord’s Hold, listening as the screams echoed through the palace. “I have to say,” the King mused as he sipped his beer. “I was surprised to hear …
Join me for a special book signing event partnering with indie bookstore Folk & Fable Co. in Raleigh, North Carolina. I’ll be available to chat, sign books, and support indie publishing during a cozy afternoon of stories and community. Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Folk & Fable Co., Raleigh, NC 7444 Creedmoor Rd Raleigh, …
A Viking Fantasy Romance Novella with Teeth Tomorrow, March 3, The Sea & The Stag Horn goes live on Amazon, and I’m equal parts excited and feral about it. This is a Viking-inspired fantasy romance novella built for readers who love mythic atmosphere, court politics, sharp-edged devotion, and a romance that refuses to be soft …
Want to have an advanced review copy of the prequel novella to A Tale of Scorched Ash and Elm? Sign up and get your copy Feb 1! About The Sea and the Stag Horn Anya, daughter of Alfheim’s regent king, is bound in an arranged marriage to her childhood friend, Rathuell, to protect the royal …
I recently picked up “The Witch’s Heart” by Genevieve Gornichec at my local library. I had been recommended this book years back by a friend, but I was never able to find it. My first experience with Gornichec’s work was in “The Weaver and the Witch Queen,” which I very much enjoyed. Her retelling of …