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What Happens When There's A Madman in the Highest Office?
Hi, I’m C.J.
 • C.J. Adrien
He’s Not the Messiah, He’s a Set of Instructions for Change.
A Reflection on Easter, Cycles of Death and Rebirth, Psychic Change, and the War in Iran.
 • C.J. Adrien
The surprising history of tweezers.
On my fascination with this mundane grooming tool that goes back farther than I could have ever imagined.
 • C.J. Adrien
The Making of "I’m a Viking!": Our Deep Dive on Valhalla Conversations
We sat down with Becky Hill at Valhalla Conversations to talk about the inspiration behind our new book. Listen to the full episode inside!
 • C.J. Adrien
The "Never Go Full Viking" Rule (And Why Your Novel Needs It)
If you're an aspiring historical fiction writer interested in the medieval period, here is a preview of my upcoming course through Medievalists.net.
 • C.J. Adrien
The Curious Case of the Loire Vikings’ ‘Bourg’
Something weird was going on among those Vikings in the Loire River Valley in the mid-9th century.
 • C.J. Adrien
Deal with the Devil: On The Bretons' Alliance with the Loire Vikings.
The Bretons realized that there was an opportunity to hire Viking mercenaries to fight the Franks, but at what cost?
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C.J. Adrien
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Join me at the crossroads of storytelling and history. Get weekly articles, fresh research, and a front-row seat to my life in France, including my travels, my teaching, and the medieval inspirations behind my novels.
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