tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post4303856102291747690..comments2024-02-28T04:16:37.844-05:00Comments on History Undressed: Guest Author, Renee Vincent on Northmen Vs. Irishmen in the 10th CenturyEliza Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209596240914705136noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-42088807537503713252011-05-22T13:16:56.951-04:002011-05-22T13:16:56.951-04:00Susan and Teresa K...thank you so much for swingin...Susan and Teresa K...thank you so much for swinging by and reading about my research on the Norse. Good luck in the drawing!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-74508410982686320312011-05-20T13:02:25.292-04:002011-05-20T13:02:25.292-04:00I have always found the viking culture to be of gr...I have always found the viking culture to be of great interest. thanks for the article<br />marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441858897061655629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-11515972072611738742011-04-23T07:54:25.373-04:002011-04-23T07:54:25.373-04:00Renee,
This was fascinating informantive. I didn...Renee,<br /><br />This was fascinating informantive. I didn't realize the Northman invaded the Iris also. I read about them going into England and defeated the Saxons. However I didn't know they did all that to the Irish Monestary's. Very interesting. You never cease to amaze me Renee.<br /><br />Teresa K.<br />tcwgrlup41@yahoo.comTeresa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02924374150166433414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-12463520820719591952011-04-20T13:13:08.128-04:002011-04-20T13:13:08.128-04:00Needed this article as it has shown me another sid...Needed this article as it has shown me another side to Northmen and I am so into Irish books and such. Vikings led a tough life and I know they did it without any thoughts. It just had to be done. I would love to read your books and hope to be entered here in hopes I can get a little luck of the Irish and be a winner. Thanks for sharing this all with us. susan Leech garysue@dejazzd.comsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07719916545911843485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-87217666266523256762011-04-19T12:26:10.077-04:002011-04-19T12:26:10.077-04:00Suzanne: Thanks for the compliment on the cover. I...<b>Suzanne:</b> Thanks for the compliment on the cover. I, too, LOVE that one!<br /><br /><b>Angela:</b> yes, that was one of my favorite aspects of the Northmen too - their cleanliness. To me that was both cunning and wise.<br /><br /><b>Lisagk:</b> Thanks for stopping by. You are entered in the drawing and I wish you luck.Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-88379082827049384652011-04-19T00:16:29.836-04:002011-04-19T00:16:29.836-04:00This was an interesting post. It seems they had a...This was an interesting post. It seems they had a bit of the "It takes a village" lifestyle. <br />thanks for the contest. <br />lisa gk at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-9019912271791896242011-04-18T11:43:56.188-04:002011-04-18T11:43:56.188-04:00Found the part about the Northmen paying such clos...Found the part about the Northmen paying such close attention to their cleanliness very interesting. That isn't something we've often associated with earlier times. Thanks for that info. Enjoying your tour!<br />AngelaAngela Drakehttp://angeladrake.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-34956690098140501862011-04-18T08:52:55.113-04:002011-04-18T08:52:55.113-04:00Renee:
Thanks for that bit of history. I think th...Renee:<br /><br />Thanks for that bit of history. I think the cover for The fall of rain is the most beautiful yet. Love it!Suzanne Barretthttp://www.suzannebarrett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-77952943218208127122011-04-18T08:52:34.941-04:002011-04-18T08:52:34.941-04:00Linda: Oh, I bet that was so amazing to see that s...<b>Linda:</b> Oh, I bet that was so amazing to see that ship! What I wouldn't give to see that or better yet, take a ride in a longship! You are one lucky woman!<br />Do you have pictures of it? I'd love to see it...<br /><br /><b>Mary:</b> Love that story. It brought a huge smile to my face as I could just hear a mother saying that to her unruly child. Wish I had some of the blood in me....<br /><br />Thanks for visiting HU and entering my contest!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-86589286223747934672011-04-16T08:02:01.183-04:002011-04-16T08:02:01.183-04:00I love my history. My family were originally from ...I love my history. My family were originally from Denmark. My mother always said I had Viking blood running through my veins - usually when I did something wild & woolly.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-69151762245140913262011-04-15T05:25:59.659-04:002011-04-15T05:25:59.659-04:00Renee, it was a wonderful post and I really liked ...Renee, it was a wonderful post and I really liked the photos.<br /><br />Living in the UK I was able to fly across to Dublin a couple of years ago to view The Sea Stallion when it over-wintered. At 90ft and so shallow it looked as if it would break its back at the first wave! The Norse knew well how to build ships.<br /><br />[For others, The Sea Stallion is a replica of a Dragon Ship excavated in shallows in Scandinavia (could be Denmark)and carbon dating discovered the wood came from Ireland, proving that Dragon Ships weren't just-for-show coastal waters but were true sea-going.<br /><a href="http://vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/index.php?id=647/index.php%3Fid=277&L=1" rel="nofollow">Sea Stallion</a>Linda Acasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03096791092366530129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-25960171765435176352011-04-14T09:46:32.637-04:002011-04-14T09:46:32.637-04:00Carol: Aww..thank you so much! This feedback is ve...<b>Carol:</b> Aww..thank you so much! This feedback is very good for me as I was wondering what others thought. I was a bit too biased to give an honest opinion. Thanks for being here with me!<br /><br /><b>Brenda and Steve:</b> the third book is my favorite now too. It will be released December 2011 and yes, a story will be carried over in another book called The Temperate Warrior. This book is about Gustaf (Daegan's older brother) and Æsa's story...continued from where Mac Liam leaves off.<br /><br />Thanks for supporting me in this blog tour by visiting with me! Good luck in the contest!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-80413661751927866662011-04-14T07:58:09.537-04:002011-04-14T07:58:09.537-04:00Enjoyed the history lesson. The third book cover i...Enjoyed the history lesson. The third book cover is now my favorite. When will The Fall of Rain be released? This is the last book of this series; I know you will be sad to bring the stories to an end. Do you think you will carry any of the characters into another story? <br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-49118448974148154522011-04-14T01:16:01.380-04:002011-04-14T01:16:01.380-04:00Thanks so much Renee for this wonderful post and e...Thanks so much Renee for this wonderful post and enlightening us about the true Vikings story. Your covers are beautiful.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750@aol.comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-47831915254338798902011-04-13T22:06:56.937-04:002011-04-13T22:06:56.937-04:00Anita: Thank you! *squee* So glad to see you here ...<b>Anita:</b> Thank you! *squee* So glad to see you here with me. What an honor it is!Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-24747840363467265342011-04-13T22:05:15.644-04:002011-04-13T22:05:15.644-04:00Hales: Wow! So glad to see you here! Oh I love all...<b>Hales:</b> Wow! So glad to see you here! Oh I love all this company. And thanks for sharing your thoughts on the cover. The feedback on it has been amazingly positive and I couldn't be happier! Good luck in the contest!<br /><br /><b>Cindy Spencer Pape:</b> Coming from you - the author with some astounding covers yourself - that means the world to me! Thank you for being here and sharing in my unveiling today!<br /><br /><b>Christina Wolfer:</b> I'm so glad you understood Daegan and could feel his noble character resonating through my choice of words. Can't wait to hear what you think of Mac Liam!<br /><br /><b>Diva J:</b> You've heard of the Northmen - they are just "Vikings", but I prefer to call them what they called themselves. And I'm so glad to meet a fellow history lover. Thank you for coming here and reading my post. Good luck in the contest!<br /><br /><b>Paisley:</b> Oh your DH sounds delightfully funny! Love his humor. And I am so pleased to meet you too. I wish I could say I had some Norse ancestry in me...you lucky woman!<br />Good luck in the contest and thanks for following me through this tour.<br /><br /><b>librarypat:</b> Well said. And I just wish schools would teach both sides of the story instead of the one-sided lessons of all Vikings being greedy, murderous, pillaging pagans. Especially now when there is evidence proving otherwise. Those history books really need an update!<br /><br />And I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on the trilogy. I so understand about waiting til the three books can be read in succession.<br />Thanks for entering the contest!<br /><br /><b>Clancy:</b> Thanks so much for visiting with me. I love my Celtic Clan!<br /><br /><b>Pommawolf:</b> I love your stories Darcy! Thanks for sharing them with me. I am so happy to see your avatar following in on my blog tour.<br /><br /><b>Gabriella:</b> There's my girl! And yes, you KNOW I want to read that historical woman. Get that thing finished!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting with me...I know you've been busy so it means a lot to me that you took time to be here. (((hugs)))Renee Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911632561277496224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-7970391473806922172011-04-13T21:37:21.040-04:002011-04-13T21:37:21.040-04:00Wonderful post. Loved the history lesson and the p...Wonderful post. Loved the history lesson and the pictures!Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-56887933150118921512011-04-13T17:51:57.304-04:002011-04-13T17:51:57.304-04:00The first novel I started writing so many moons ag...The first novel I started writing so many moons ago is historical. The genre has always been my first love since opening Woodiwiss' The Flame and the Flower. That inspired my writing ambition. I now have two historicals in the making with a few other premises outlined. :-) So yeah, I loves me the history!<br /><br />Renee, my friend, LOOOVE the new cover!Gabriella Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600431808748763821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-40068440298383544582011-04-13T13:36:27.664-04:002011-04-13T13:36:27.664-04:00This time period grab my attention when I first re...This time period grab my attention when I first reading historical romance so many years ago. Some of the fascination because my desire in wanting learn where my birth name came from, and the beauty of Ireland, Scotland and all rich history. Also my husbands family Nordic family history later added to the fascination, and his families link to the american west history. The delightful rich history of the old west was not quite clear between my husband and I until we started piecing the irony of us ending up together. *S*<br />Thank you for th wonderful info. It is a learning experience. :}Pommawolf Emeraldwolfeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08461210717200887476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-66544157739095940842011-04-13T13:12:17.313-04:002011-04-13T13:12:17.313-04:00Renee, Loved the history lesson. I'm always ...Renee, Loved the history lesson. I'm always in need of one :)<br />The covers are gorgeous!!Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470931492839670360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-47263568573639205652011-04-13T13:04:42.336-04:002011-04-13T13:04:42.336-04:00Interesting post, Renee. As is often the case, it...Interesting post, Renee. As is often the case, it is the atrocities that are highlighted when recording the intrusion of one group into another's territory. It is only part of the story. Peace will ensue either through domination or negotiation and the groups will learn to live together. <br /><br />I have Raeliksen. Mac Liam is on my Wish List and I'll have it by the time The Fall Of Rain comes out. I haven't much time to reread, so I like to read a series right together so the story line and characters are fresh in my mind. The new cover is lovely. I look forward to reading the trilogy.<br />Good luck with the release of The Fall Of Rain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-76090613132129101652011-04-13T12:46:50.213-04:002011-04-13T12:46:50.213-04:00I was reading the last part of your post to my DH ...I was reading the last part of your post to my DH since he carries some of the Norweigian blood whereas I am half Danish. He says he can't see a problem with their grooming for the enjoyment of a woman. :) <br /><br />Loved this post and getting such a descriptive accounting of the arrival of the Northsmen. It is always amazing at cultures merge and how it all started.<br /><br />Thanks for all the info, Renee.Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-24510441580155766712011-04-13T12:30:14.012-04:002011-04-13T12:30:14.012-04:00Great post, Renee! History is a secret passion for...Great post, Renee! History is a secret passion for me and I love learning about it. Definitely never heard of the Northmen before. Yes, I agree with above, your book covers are beautiful. :)Diva Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305870216771723615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-31593110478400092102011-04-13T12:07:35.848-04:002011-04-13T12:07:35.848-04:00Having read Raelikson (and loved it), the history ...Having read Raelikson (and loved it), the history given above really ties together the beautifully tragic love story. Not just the one of Daegan and Mara, but also the love Daegan had for the land, his family and his nobility. <br /><br />Now I need get Mac Liam read before The Fall of Rain comes out. Love the cover, btw. Congrats, Renee!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10251531547727119406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861175623849452396.post-26018868574204936872011-04-13T11:51:32.861-04:002011-04-13T11:51:32.861-04:00Nicely done, Renee. And they're the most beaut...Nicely done, Renee. And they're the most beautiful covers!Cindy Spencer Papehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583236494759465431noreply@blogger.com