“Valkyrie” follows a college-age woman living in modern times who discovers her biological father is actually Odin, the leader of the Norse pantheon. What inspired the setup of your story?

My earliest notes on “Valkyrie” date from many years ago and eventually led to the first chapter as a stand-alone story. I had notes even then about how to continue the story. Some aspects changed; at one time I thought she might be the reincarnation of a Valkyrie, and this changed to Odin’s daughter. The invention of Colin Lokisson came later.

What was your inspiration for Christine’s character, and how did you craft her outlook on life?

I think it is reasonable that a Valkyrie should be an athlete. Christine is kept grounded by having her family and friends back home on Earth, e.g., she keeps hurrying home for dinner with the family. She rides her scooter, not a horse. (The scooter is almost a major character in the story.) She is a good Christian (notice her name) and is disposed to like the various people she meets on her travels. She loves to eat and never gains a pound, which may be amusing.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

One recurring idea in the book is the idea of family. Christine has her family on Earth and learns that she has family in Asgard as well, and also that she is related to many others as well. By the end of the book, she may have other connections as well.

Another idea is of education. She is a college student, but she learns a great deal and her world expands when she travels here and there doing errands for Odin.

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out and what can your fans expect in the next story?

I am definitely interested in writing a sequel. I have plans and notes for it. I hope to get under way on a sequel sometime soon and I hope (but cannot guarantee) that it will be done by sometime in 2025.

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