An Introduction to: Ragnarok

Ragnarok
Fimbulwinter, Age of Axes, Age of Wolves

What's your book about?

Ragnarok (... a series?) is about two Norwegian-American sisters, Janna and Klara,  who stumble into Midtenheim, the world of old Norse mythology. They soon find out their coming is the beginning of a prophecy that fortells the end of Midtenheim-- an event also known as Ragnarok. Despite the might of kings, princes, monsters and natural disasters, they become caught up in a quest to save the world. 

Of course, they are aided by various friends they meet along the way, including but not limited to, a blacksmith, a prince, a dwarf, an old man, an ice giant and a farmer. All the while, a terrifying enemy awaits beyond the wall in the dark land of Niflheim, hungry for revenge on his ancient enemies. 

Janna and Klara must assemble the world's heroes, and revive an ancient magic, so that humanity may have a chance in the final battle for the world. 


Readers will become acquainted with gods, ice giants, kings, blacksmiths, berserkers, dwarves, trolls, bears, ravens, valkyrie, wolves, and the mythology associated with them.

What makes your book unique?

It's based very very closely on old Norse Mythology. I wanted the book to be in an epic, solemn tone, as if you were sitting around the fire with the ancient elders hearing them talk about the Gods and their exploits. But then, my heart knew some modern girls had to be a part of it, to see what would happen, and how they would be involved. They had their own snarky tone they added to the mix. I always wanted a book like this, and so I knew I had to write it.

Who would be interested in reading this book?

Young adult girls between the ages of 14 and 18 with a taste for the fantastic. 

What are similar reads?

 The Chronicles of Narnia, by CS Lewis,  East by Edith Pattou, Ice Fall by Matthew J Kirby, and The Belgariad series by David Eddings have the same scandinavian feel and adventure style. Books my readers may also enjoy are Divergent by Veronica Roth, I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. 

Making Progress on My Book, Y'all!!

So I'll be real with you, there's not a lot of time to write.

I had to drop an amazing opera workshop I was in

Because I wanted so badly to have time to write.

Maybe you think you don't like opera, so you don't relate to that pain,

And that's ok...but you're wrong and I hate you. 

JUST KIDDING

But opera is bomb.com,

if you are ever in Vienna you MUST go,

or just go home cause you're vacationing wrong.

Anyway, so sad day. Toodles, Mozart my love.

On to more gruff, Norsk things:)

My sacrifice has been rewarded, and the writing Gods have been good to me.

I contacted a couple of friends I knew were also writing books,

and asked if they wanted to be in a writing group,

where we would read and critique each other's work every two weeks or so.

And they agreed!:)

We've been working hard--having fresh pairs of eyes to read over new material like that--

it's priceless!!

Still my most treasured reader however is my 17 year old sister,

Because without shame, she is my exact target audience.

Silly, smart, easily excited by the mention of a handsome boy...

Her input I always hold at the highest value.

Sarah and I at my graduation from BYU this August

I told my writing group to think of my book as an advanced "Princess Novel"

(My sisters and I's code-name for cheesy adolescent versions of old fairy-tales that we secretly love)

so that they wouldn't be expecting something too serious,

and so, neither should you.

THOUGH STILL, a book with a plot that revolves around romance (Twilight) makes me gag.

Seriously, the book mine is most like is the Chronicles of Narnia, probably.

Norse style.

Therefore, I tried to make it have an excellent plot, lots of mythology, 

still geared toward young adults

with romance sprinkled in only as a bonus...

OK OK, 

why don't I just give you a proper introduction

to the entire book in my next post, deal?
Deal.

Midtenheim, setting of my novel.

So ya, I feel like I've been making some sweet progress.

One of my favorite villains, Luka, is just reeeeally coming together. 

I learned about his childhood in one of my last interviews I held with him in my mind,

(A fun activity for when Church gets long) 

as well as his motives, and man.

I find him interesting, and complicated! And yet still despicable.

Like if I was into bad boys with tortured souls, I would date him. 

Ok, maybe not.

But anyway, my favorite villains are always the ones where you realize,

"Dear me. They have a point! Maybe they are right and not the hero??" 

So I tried to do that with him.

After I make a blog post with an introduction to the book,

I will definitely give an excerpt from him.

Luka

Last thing I have to say, is that unfortunately, if I am going to connect with you, my audience,

I have to become affluent in Social Media realms, 

which, prior to writing this book, I happily avoided as much as possible.

But if it means I will get to know you, and you me, 

Then I will do what I must!

Look soon for a new link to my clean, gorgeous author website, 

where you can subscribe for more updates about my writing,

and see some cool pictures of me sitting in a chair

looking really intelligent.

XOXO

Frazy-Bear