This was such an awesome and fun podcast to do! Esp with some good friends ;) Thanks for having me, @joshuagillingham.bsky.social @storiesalt.bsky.social and @emilyinkpen.bsky.social - it was a blast!

This week on the Writing Worlds Podcast we'll be chatting with @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social and @joshuagillingham.bsky.social about world building inspired by Vikings and Norse settings. Patreon backers can listen now (here www.patreon.com/AltStories) the episode will be on general release tomorrow

Today we're talking Vikings and world-building inspired by Norse culture and folklore with @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social and @joshuagillingham.bsky.social on the Writing Worlds Podcast. Join Kaitlin, Josh and @emilyinkpen.bsky.social for writing advice and stoic fun here pod.link/1812994751

This week, Rán’s Daughters was featured in the August 2025 issue of the Historical Novels Review, from the Historical Novel Society! 👏 Huge thanks to the reviewer, Karen Bordonaro, and to the Historical Novel Society! historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/rans...

Episode 17 of #ValhallaConversations #podcast with @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social drops at 10am BST on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe whereever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe on YouTube and help me reach 100 Subs! youtu.be/LuOAdtXySY4?... #Vikings #Books #VikingWomen #NorseWomen

Apologies - last night I was made aware that my website had been hacked. If you received an email notification of a post, written in Portuguese, it was not from me. I am investigating how this could have happened, and will hopefully have everything locked down soon. Thank you for your understanding.

HUGE THANKS to Vastela Books for hosting me and fellow author & new friend Caterina Lilliehöök at your weekly bookclub! It was such a privilege to be there among you, to hear about the book you've been reading, and to share our books with you. I look forward to joining you again!

5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Podcaster&Author @cjadrien.bsky.social writes: "...Offers a fresh and intriguing take on the Viking world through the eyes of a woman determined to make her mark...a bold and thoughtful addition to the Viking historical fiction genre..."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review from @soulchaserbecky.bsky.social "Gyda...is as strong in mind and body, as any other male viking hero of historical fiction. She stands superbly well alongside Uhtred of Bernard Cornwell's Last Kingdom series or Hrafn/Sigurd of Giles Kristian's trilogies." Interview upcoming!

Review from Alex - @blogspells.bsky.social ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Felix absolutely nails the setting...this is an author with a lot of respect and reverence for the material who has evidently done tons of research in order to make this book feel real. Enthusiasts for the time period will be especially impressed..."

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Our giveaway winner is....... NORAH KOSKOVICH!!! Thank you all SO much for participating! This has been incredible and so exciting!!! Let's all celebrate Norah and her win!!

ONE DAY LEFT!! 🎉 There's only ONE full day to enter my giveaway for a signed copy of RAN'S DAUGHTERS and my crochet shawl! 🧶📚 ⚔️Please like, share, comment, and enter the giveaway on my website! 👩🏻‍💻www.katifelix.com👩🏻‍💻 🕘I will be announcing the winner tomorrow, June 5 - 9AM Swiss time/12AM PST

7 days left to enter my giveaway! Please share with your friends! bit.ly/ShawlGiveaway

📖⚔️ GIVEAWAY TIME! 🧶
 I’m giving away:
 📚 A signed copy of my book📚 🧶A handmade merino wool shawl, inspired by a Viking Age textile pattern🧶 Entry form on my blog! ➡️ bit.ly/ShawlGiveaway Winner picked June 5. Please repost! #giveaway #viking #historicalfiction #fiberarts #crochet #handmade #Norse

New Post on my Blog! Two Months Later: Grief and Gratitude katifelix.com/two-months-l...

#RansDaughters is only £6.19 for the kindle book in the UK right now! amzn.eu/d/hRE8BgS Go grab a copy if you haven’t yet! #histfic #norse #authorlife #kindlebooks

Listening to the latest episode of the Gone Medieval podcast and it’s so so good! @downham.bsky.social is talking with @goingmedieval.bsky.social about Ivar the Boneless. Dr Downham is also behind a lot of the research behind my debut #RansDaughters 🔥 Go and listen to this episode!!

Back home after traveling. Will do a proper update soon!

Vikings say the nicest things…https://rss.com/podcasts/vikingsandvalkyries/ @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social @joshuagillingham.bsky.social @vikingsvssamurai.bsky.social @cjadrien.bsky.social @forbeck.com @fjorntheskald.com @soulchaserbecky.bsky.social @sagathingpodcast.bsky.social

I was going to work on a historical text today but I am side tracked by this Viking Age burial at Ballateare, IoM. The sword is discussed in my next book but the real curiosity is the skeleton of a female in the upper layers of the burial mound #medievalsky 🧵 1/5

A few weeks ago, a few great friends and I celebrated the launch of my debut historical fiction RAN'S DAUGHTERS! It was an incredible evening. There was a Q&A, a reading & signing, along with snacks, drinks, laughs, and good chats. And of course, the book! I am so grateful. My heart is full!

Been offline for a good couple of weeks. We lost my husband's grandmother and went to her funeral this past weekend. Home now and catching up on things. Strange how life can just go on after such a monumental loss. I'm grateful to have known and loved Oma. She was an incredible woman.

I love you forever, Oma. I cannot believe you're gone, but I am so grateful you are at peace. Your life is an incredible story, and I will always remember you. <3

The year so far...

I realize I am behind on getting back to a lot of people re: emails, DMs, messages, etc. My family is currently experiencing some heavy grief for a beloved grandparent. I have been offline for the most part for a week, and will likely remain offline for at least another week, if not longer.

BOOK LAUNCH EVENING!! If any of my lovely followers is in Switzerland, near Zurich on April 1, I'm having a book launch at the WAC in Uster at 7pm. There will be a short reading, book signing, drinks, chats, and chill vibes! 😎 Hope to see you there!

My copy of Ran’s Daughters by @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social sailed in to the house today! I can’t wait to get started 🤩 #booksky #books #ransdaughters #vikingfiction #historicalfiction

Thank you so much Alex!!!

Get a ringside seat for Ragnarok! rss.com/podcasts/vik...

Unboxing my author copies of RAN'S DAUGHTERS! #author #unboxing #historicalfiction #vikingfiction

Excellent episode!! @soulchaserbecky.bsky.social and @vikingverse.bsky.social Thanks for the shoutout!! Listen here: rss.com/podcasts/val...

And here’s the episode!!! Go ahead and listen!

Today I make my debut!! Have a listen, this episode is epic!! And full of swearing. Mostly by me. I had a great time!

Small update on paperbacks of #ransdaughters

Relevant

I've been a bit quiet recently, had a lot going on. But still reading and hoping to share some reviews over the coming months ☺️

A note about paperback orders: #ransdaughters

Tomorrow, an epic journey begins… Gyda and her all-female crew of Viking merchants set sail for a saga of salt and steel in “Ran’s Daughters” by @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social - claim your copy here 👇 outlandentertainment.com/en-ca/produc... #booklaunch #vikings #norse #histfic #ireland #amreading

One. More. Day. #ransdaughters sets sail TOMORROW!!! Please like and share, spread the world. Sound the horns and beat the drums! #althingi #booklovers #AuthorsOfBluesky #histfic #norse #Vikings #HistoricalFiction

Pssst…it’s also my birthday today!!!! #ransdaughters

#RánsDaughters is a sequel to my short story WAVE RUNNERS, which appeared in Althinigi: The Crescent and the Northern Star, from @outlandent.bsky.social Here is the text in full, if you'd like to read it before you read Rán’s Daughters! Please like and share! katifelix.com/wave-runners/

3 days… www.katifelix.com/rans-daughters/

4 days until launch! #ransdaughters is coming... pre-order is still live www.katifelix.com/rans-daughters/

New Review The sequel to The Fireborne Blade; The Bloodless Princes by Charlotte Bond This was a great dose of escapism and a reminder of the type of story that got many of us into fantasy to begin with. Only 160 pages so why not try this fun series? spellsandspaceships.home.blog/2025/02/23/t...

In Italy with the in-laws for a bit. My birthday is in a week, and my book release is two days after that. Life is sunny for the moment ☀️

Another review for RAN'S DAUGHTERS 🗡🪓🔥⚔️ @soulchaserbecky.bsky.social is an incredible reviewer and podcaster, and I'm so thankful for her awesome review! READ HERE: ⬇️ beckybookwyrm.blogspot.com/2025/02/beck... #bookreview #ransdaughters #viking #histfic #blurb

First review is in for #RANSDAUGHTERS!!!! Check it out!

COVER REVEAL IS LIVE!!! Thank you so much, Alex! This was such a fun interview, and your questions were so good. I'm so grateful to be featured on your blog! It's truly an honour! #ransdaughters #coverreveal #vikingfiction #norse #histfic