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I'm a romantasy author who lives in the PNW Querying a Norse Historical Romantasy (with gods and dragons) WIP: a roaring 20's romantasy - Think if a midsummer night's dream took place in Jay Gatsby's backyard

Sigrun’s people are under attack. Desperate for protection, Sigrun’s uncle seeks the aid of a dragon. When the king fails to raise the dragon’s tribute and the negotiations crumble around them, Sigrun steps in with her own offer – she will serve as the dragon’s storyteller in exchange for her people’s protection. The beautiful yet terrifying Lord of the Endless Darkness gives Sigrun one month to prove she’s worth more than gold. At night, the primordial beast hangs on her words, claiming there’s magic in her tongue. By day, she tends to his village, watched over by Audun, the dragon’s second-in-command. Audun is as fascinating as he is arrogant and Sigrun can’t suppress her growing hope that his attention is more than evaluating her on the dragon’s behalf. But those burgeoning hopes come crashing down when ... Historical Romantasy set in 9th Century Scandinavia complete at 93k words Stand alone with series potential subverting the maiden and dragon trope interwoven with mythology and folk tales slow burn romance competent heroine & respectful love interest community and found family Comp titles: Road of Bones by Demi Winters, The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
Sigrun’s people are under attack. Desperate for protection, Sigrun’s uncle, the king, seeks the aid of a dragon. When the king fails to raise the dragon’s tribute and the negotiations crumble around them, Sigrun steps in with her own offer – she will serve as the dragon’s storyteller in exchange for her people’s protection. The beautiful yet terrifying Lord of the Endless Darkness gives Sigrun one month to prove she’s worth more than gold. At night, the primordial beast hangs on her words, claiming there’s magic in her tongue. By day, she tends to his village, watched over by Audun, the dragon’s second-in-command. Audun is as fascinating as he is arrogant and Sigrun can’t suppress her growing hope that his attention is more than evaluating her on the dragon’s behalf. But those burgeoning hopes come crashing down when... Complete at 93,000 words, THE MAIDEN AND THE ENDLESS DARKNESS is a historical romantasy set in the Norse world of the 9th century standalone novel but has series potential following other characters Slow-burn romance featuring a competent heroine and respectful love interest Will appeal to readers of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec.
Intelligent and headstrong, Sigrun chafes at the way she is dismissed by the men in her life. If she had her choice, she would travel the world as a seeress the way her grandmother once did. Unfortunately, she has no gift for divination. Besides, she knows her role, political marriage for her uncle’s gain. But when raiders attack her people, everything changes. Instead of being married off, Sigrun pledges herself to a dragon to buy his protection for her village Vidmyrkr is a 900-year-old dragon who has always been fascinated by humanity. The dragon collects men the way he collects treasure, including a Roman soldier who leads his army of immortal warriors and a Christian monk who chronicles his exploits. And now he has a Freya-blessed maiden who tells him stories. He gives her one month to prove she’s worth more than the tribute her uncle failed to raise. But this time, he’s taken on more than he bargained for. Complete at 93,000 words, THE MAIDEN AND THE ENDLESS DARKNESS is a historical romantasy set in the Norse world of the 9th century. A standalone with series potential. Slow-burn romance subverts the maiden and the dragon trope Incorporates norse mythological characters and Scandinavian folk tales Will appeal to readers of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec.
Sigrun’s people are under attack. Desperate for protection, Sigrun’s uncle seeks the aid of a dragon. When the king fails to raise the dragon’s tribute and the negotiations crumble around them, Sigrun steps in with her own offer – she will serve as the dragon’s storyteller in exchange for her people’s protection. The beautiful yet terrifying Lord of the Endless Darkness gives Sigrun one month to prove she’s worth more than gold. At night, the primordial beast hangs on her words, claiming there’s magic in her tongue. By day, she tends to his village, watched over by Audun, the dragon’s second-in-command. Audun is as fascinating as he is arrogant and Sigrun can’t suppress her growing hope that his attention is more than evaluating her on the dragon’s behalf. But those burgeoning hopes come crashing down when ... Historical Romantasy set in 9th Century Scandinavia complete at 93k words Stand alone with series potential subverting the maiden and dragon trope interwoven with mythology and folk tales slow burn romance competent heroine & respectful love interest community and found family Comp titles: Road of Bones by Demi Winters, The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
Intelligent and headstrong, Sigrun chafes at the way she is dismissed by the men in her life. If she had her choice, she would travel the world as a seeress the way her grandmother once did. Unfortunately, she has no gift for divination. Besides, she knows her role, political marriage for her uncle’s gain. But when raiders attack her people, everything changes. Instead of being married off, Sigrun pledges herself to a dragon to buy his protection for her village Vidmyrkr is a 900-year-old dragon who has always been fascinated by humanity. The dragon collects men the way he collects treasure, including a Roman soldier who leads his army of immortal warriors and a Christian monk who chronicles his exploits. And now he has a Freya-blessed maiden who tells him stories. He gives her one month to prove she’s worth more than the tribute her uncle failed to raise. But this time, he’s taken on more than he bargained for. Complete at 93,000 words, THE MAIDEN AND THE ENDLESS DARKNESS is a historical romantasy set in the Norse world of the 9th century. A standalone with series potential. Slow-burn romance subverts the maiden and the dragon trope Incorporates norse mythological characters and Scandinavian folk tales Will appeal to readers of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec.
Sigrun’s people are under attack. Desperate for protection, Sigrun’s uncle, the king, seeks the aid of a dragon. When the king fails to raise the dragon’s tribute and the negotiations crumble around them, Sigrun steps in with her own offer – she will serve as the dragon’s storyteller in exchange for her people’s protection. The beautiful yet terrifying Lord of the Endless Darkness gives Sigrun one month to prove she’s worth more than gold. At night, the primordial beast hangs on her words, claiming there’s magic in her tongue. By day, she tends to his village, watched over by Audun, the dragon’s second-in-command. Audun is as fascinating as he is arrogant and Sigrun can’t suppress her growing hope that his attention is more than evaluating her on the dragon’s behalf. But those burgeoning hopes come crashing down when... Complete at 93,000 words, THE MAIDEN AND THE ENDLESS DARKNESS is a historical romantasy set in the Norse world of the 9th century standalone novel but has series potential following other characters Slow-burn romance featuring a competent heroine and respectful love interest Will appeal to readers of The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec.
Audun grunted. “I’ll have to go to Skarthbyr. Make sure this wasn’t a coordinated strike.” He looked back across the frozen fields. “But if the giant was in the mountain, it’s unlikely he could do much in the South at the same time.” Sigrun smiled thinly. “I assume I’m still not invited on this journey.” She already knew the answer. Might as well say it aloud and be done with it. “I’ll need to move quickly.” “Of course. As you wish, Jarl.” He winced at her use of his title. “Somehow,” he said, “you still manage to torment me even while obeying my orders.” “Good,” she replied. “You deserve to be tormented.” He took a deep breath, holding it for a long count before exhaling. Sigrun forced herself to let go of her anger. As satisfying as it was to avenge herself by baiting him, they had more serious matters to attend to. “Go. I’ll stay here to calm the Drekifolk. We’ll recover what we can from the harvest.” “Sigrun-” he paused and then shook his head, unwilling or unable to say whatever he’d intended. His mouth quirked up at the corner, though the smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Stay out of trouble.” Narrator's Voice: She did not stay out of trouble
Vidmyrkr is a 900-year-old dragon who has always been fascinated by humanity. The dragon collects men the way he collects treasure, including a roman soldier who leads his army of immortal warriors and a Christian monk who chronicles his exploits. And now he has a Freya-blessed maiden who tells him stories. He gives her one month to prove she’s worth more than the tribute her uncle failed to raise. But this time, he’s taken on more than he bargained for.
Intelligent and headstrong, Sigrun chafes at the way she is dismissed by the men in her life. If she had her choice, she would travel the world as a seeress the way her grandmother once did. Unfortunately she has no gift for divination. Besides, she knows her role, political marriage for her uncle's gain. But when raiders attack her people, everything changes. Instead of being married off, Sigrun pledges herself to a dragon to buy his protection for her village.