The Mead Hall
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The Mead Hall: Reflections on 2025 by Andrew LiVecchi
A roundup of writing, reading, and life events
Read on SubstackDid ancient Celtic warriors actually have tattoos? by Andrew LiVecchi
The truth behind an iconic warrior image
Read on Substack7 fun facts about Rage of the Raven Queen by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on SubstackRage of the Raven Queen launches today 🐦⬛ by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on Substack👶👶 Arrival of the twins and an upcoming book launch by Andrew LiVecchi
October Author Update
Read on Substack🗺️Map Reveal: Explore the expansive world of Rage of the Raven Queen by Andrew LiVecchi
A closer look at the ice-laden mountains, hidden valleys, and sacred islands of Moralann
Read on Substack🐦⬛Rage of the Raven Queen – Launch Date and Cover Reveal! 📖 by Andrew LiVecchi
Coming this November
Read on SubstackMedieval Monsters: The Draugr by Andrew LiVecchi
How an undead Viking dooms Iceland’s greatest outlaw
Read on SubstackSon of the Thunder Goddess Celebrates Six Months! by Andrew LiVecchi
A review of highlights and small wins
Read on SubstackMedieval Monsters: The Green Knight by Andrew LiVecchi
A headless knight's grim warning for Camelot
Read on SubstackMedieval Monsters: Bisclavret the werewolf by Andrew LiVecchi
How a wild beast becomes a paragon of chivalry
Read on SubstackMedieval Monsters: The Giant of Mont St. Michel by Andrew LiVecchi
A hypermasculine, man-eating giant with a coat of kingly beards
Read on SubstackFive books that will help you understand medieval Britain by Andrew LiVecchi
A guide for writers of fantasy and historical fiction
Read on SubstackUpcoming author events this summer by Andrew LiVecchi
And my recent appearance at the Brantford Fantasy Market
Read on SubstackWhy it's so difficult to predict the length of a new story by Andrew LiVecchi
Discovery writing, outlining, and the magic of revisions
Read on SubstackWhat's coming next: publishing roadmap for 2025-2026 by Andrew LiVecchi
April author update
Read on Substack"Woe to the conquered": How the Gauls sacked Rome and the geese saved it. by Andrew LiVecchi
The dramatic conclusion to Livy's epic historical account
Read on SubstackSee what readers are saying about SON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on SubstackHave you picked up a copy of SON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS yet? by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on SubstackSON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS is now available! by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on Substack"All things belong to the brave": Gauls, Romans, and the Battle of the Allia by Andrew LiVecchi
A close reading of Livy's epic historical account
Read on SubstackSneak peak at Chapter One of SON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS by Andrew LiVecchi
Read on SubstackHow you can get an early copy of SON OF THE THUNDER GODDESS by Andrew LiVecchi
Signup to support the book launch
Read on SubstackInside the Anglo-Saxon Shield-Wall: Exploring the Battle of Maldon by Andrew LiVecchi
An analysis of an Old English heroic poem
Read on SubstackCover reveal for Son of the Thunder Goddess by Andrew LiVecchi
Epic fantasy novella coming March 2025
Read on SubstackAnnouncing "Son of the Thunder Goddess" by Andrew LiVecchi
An epic fantasy novella coming early 2025
Read on SubstackWhat was a medieval battle really like? by Andrew LiVecchi
A detailed look at the famous Battle of Crecy
Read on SubstackWhy fantasy writers should read old books by Andrew LiVecchi
A case for primary sources
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