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March 15, 2015
asylum-art:The Protectors Of Iceland: My Fantasy Paintings...
The Protectors Of Iceland: My Fantasy Paintings Inspired By Icelandic Myths And Music
I did these paintings for the album “Með Vættum” by the Icelandic metal band Skálmöld. The inspiration comes partly from Heimskringla, an Icelandic Saga, but also from the amazing lyrics written by Ásgeir Jón Ásgeirsson.
The album tells the story of an unknown heroine who grows up with the wights (mythical creatures), protecting the land from harm.
Always reblog Skálmöld
I’ve just ordered the print copies for Dwarf’s Ransom. As soon as they get here, I’ll be able to...
I’ve just ordered the print copies for Dwarf’s Ransom. As soon as they get here, I’ll be able to set up the giveaway for them.
There are few things quite as obnoxious as getting a new idea for something you have absolutely no...
There are few things quite as obnoxious as getting a new idea for something you have absolutely no time to work on.
March 14, 2015
Ring brings ancient Viking, Islamic civilizations closer together
More than a century after its discovery in a ninth century woman’s grave, an engraved ring has revealed evidence of close contacts between Viking Age Scandinavians and the Islamic world.
Excavators of a Viking trading center in Sweden called Birka recovered the silver ring in the late 1800s. Until now, it was thought that it featured a violet amethyst engraved with Arabic-looking characters. But closer inspection with a scanning electron microscope revealed that the presume...
Book Review: Give Me Back My God Damn Arm
Available on Amazon for $0.99.
My rating: Five stars (out of five)
This one is weird, but with a title like “Give Me Back My God Damn Arm” what can you expect? This strange, short little story manages to invoke King Missile and Douglas Adams all at once, with a strange story about a missing arm and an over-attachment to technology. It’s very short (4000 words), so saying much more than that will quite literally give the entire story away. But it’s a thoroughly enjoyable...
Proof copies are in! Finally!There was a long wait on this...
Proof copies are in! Finally!
There was a long wait on this getting here, because of holidays and timing, I guess. I’m always worried about the colour when I order these, because colour printing is always a nightmare. But I’m very pleased with it (both this one and Sky Treader look amazing).
I’ve gone through the book several times, and it looks ready for print, so I’m about to approve it with the printer. There are a few ways you can win a free, signed copy of this book. Right now, I have a G...
March 13, 2015
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