C J AdrienC. J. Adrien is an award-winning author of Viking historical fiction who is passionate about Viking history. He cohosts the Vikingology Podcast, where he and cohost Terri Barnes interview top academics in the field of Viking studies. His Saga of Hastng the Avenger series was inspired by research for a doctoral program in early medieval history and his admiration for historical fiction writers such as Ken Follett and Bernard Cornwell. In addition to his novels, C. J. is a published historian specializing in Viking history. His articles have been featured in historical journals such as L'Association des Amis de Noirmoutier. His expertise has earned him invitations to speak at international events such as the International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds, OMSI, and conferences on Viking history in France. Through his writing and podcast, C. J. combines storytelling with scholarship, offering readers and listeners an engaging exploration of the Viking Age. Read More Read Less