Bjørn Larssen (he/him)
@bjornlarssen.com
Norse grimdark and historical fantasy author. Queer from the Tortured Authors Department. Queen's Book Asylum and Before We Go Blog contributor. ’Land’ (The Ten Worlds book 2) out now! https://www.bjornlarssen.com
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The Hollow Flame #4 | Bjørn Larssen – Author
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
The fourth The Hollow Flame story is on my ko-fi and Patreon!
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
The Hollow Flame #4 | Bjørn Larssen – Author
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December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The fourth The Hollow Flame story is on my ko-fi and Patreon!
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
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Thanks so much to all my supporters ♥️ I hope you enjoy learning a bit more about Tommy and Lex.
“The more we’re exposed to A.I., the more we unconsciously pick up its tics, and it spreads from there. […] Soon, without really knowing why, you will find yourself talking about the smell of fury and the texture of embarrassment.”
😬 This is exactly the sort of similes I use… do I censor myself?
😬 This is exactly the sort of similes I use… do I censor myself?
Why Does A.I. Write Like … That?
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December 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“The more we’re exposed to A.I., the more we unconsciously pick up its tics, and it spreads from there. […] Soon, without really knowing why, you will find yourself talking about the smell of fury and the texture of embarrassment.”
😬 This is exactly the sort of similes I use… do I censor myself?
😬 This is exactly the sort of similes I use… do I censor myself?
“European Broadcasting Union gave the all clear for Israel to take part in next year’s event in Vienna, the contest’s 70th anniversary edition.
In response, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they would boycott the world’s largest live music event [Eurovision]”
In response, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they would boycott the world’s largest live music event [Eurovision]”
Austria to go ahead with Eurovision despite financial impact of boycott
Host broadcaster says show will not suffer after four countries withdraw from 2026 contest over Israel and Gaza
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December 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“European Broadcasting Union gave the all clear for Israel to take part in next year’s event in Vienna, the contest’s 70th anniversary edition.
In response, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they would boycott the world’s largest live music event [Eurovision]”
In response, broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and the Netherlands announced they would boycott the world’s largest live music event [Eurovision]”
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End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15.
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Want to know a bit more about what we do and our indie author events? Find us at www.spotlightindie.co.uk. You can watch our content here: www.youtube.com/@Spotlight-I.... And here's a little explainer ⬇️
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Want to know a bit more about what we do and our indie author events? Find us at www.spotlightindie.co.uk. You can watch our content here: www.youtube.com/@Spotlight-I.... And here's a little explainer ⬇️
End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
End-of-Year Indie Fantasy Mega Bundle is now available. 64 books for $45 that should satisfy your reading needs for a week or thirty-two! Featuring ‘Children’. Available until December 15.
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The third The Hollow Flame story is now available on my ko-fi and Patreon!
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The Hollow Flame #3
Bjørn Larssen published a supporter-only post on Ko-fi!
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December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The third The Hollow Flame story is now available on my ko-fi and Patreon!
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Only look it up if you’re very, very brave.
People are saddened by what has happened to the term ‘gooning.’
No longer does it refer to serving a higher-ranking criminal.
But I think, with just a little effort and imagination, we can combine the two meanings into something beautiful.
No longer does it refer to serving a higher-ranking criminal.
But I think, with just a little effort and imagination, we can combine the two meanings into something beautiful.
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Only look it up if you’re very, very brave.
EDITING FINISHED.
Loki still has to write the index. Then offski it all goes to Megan Thee Editor for the final round.
Expected pub date for Bloodbath & Beyond: April 1, 2026. For ko-fi and Patreon supporters/patrons: March 14.
Loki still has to write the index. Then offski it all goes to Megan Thee Editor for the final round.
Expected pub date for Bloodbath & Beyond: April 1, 2026. For ko-fi and Patreon supporters/patrons: March 14.
#amediting Bloodbath & Beyond (99% done) and @marianlthorpe.bsky.social gave me another WIP idea: an actual, proper heathen retelling of Norse lore. Because I simply don’t have enough WIPs. This is my problem. What even are four WIPs? Twenty – that’s more like it.
(I love that idea.)
(I love that idea.)
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
EDITING FINISHED.
Loki still has to write the index. Then offski it all goes to Megan Thee Editor for the final round.
Expected pub date for Bloodbath & Beyond: April 1, 2026. For ko-fi and Patreon supporters/patrons: March 14.
Loki still has to write the index. Then offski it all goes to Megan Thee Editor for the final round.
Expected pub date for Bloodbath & Beyond: April 1, 2026. For ko-fi and Patreon supporters/patrons: March 14.
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I highly recommend @bjornlarssen.com His Norse mythology novels are fantastic
For gloriously intelligent, camp and oh so silly belly laughs, definitely. give Bjorn Larssen's Why Odin Drinks a read. It's the best. So good that when I first read it, I contacted Bjorn straight away to tell him as much and it turns out he's awesome. (@bjornlarssen.com)
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www.bjornlarssen.com
Bjørn Larssen
Fantasy and historical fiction author
www.bjornlarssen.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I highly recommend @bjornlarssen.com His Norse mythology novels are fantastic
#amediting Bloodbath & Beyond (99% done) and @marianlthorpe.bsky.social gave me another WIP idea: an actual, proper heathen retelling of Norse lore. Because I simply don’t have enough WIPs. This is my problem. What even are four WIPs? Twenty – that’s more like it.
(I love that idea.)
(I love that idea.)
November 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#amediting Bloodbath & Beyond (99% done) and @marianlthorpe.bsky.social gave me another WIP idea: an actual, proper heathen retelling of Norse lore. Because I simply don’t have enough WIPs. This is my problem. What even are four WIPs? Twenty – that’s more like it.
(I love that idea.)
(I love that idea.)
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For gloriously intelligent, camp and oh so silly belly laughs, definitely. give Bjorn Larssen's Why Odin Drinks a read. It's the best. So good that when I first read it, I contacted Bjorn straight away to tell him as much and it turns out he's awesome. (@bjornlarssen.com)
www.bjornlarssen.com
www.bjornlarssen.com
Bjørn Larssen
Fantasy and historical fiction author
www.bjornlarssen.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
For gloriously intelligent, camp and oh so silly belly laughs, definitely. give Bjorn Larssen's Why Odin Drinks a read. It's the best. So good that when I first read it, I contacted Bjorn straight away to tell him as much and it turns out he's awesome. (@bjornlarssen.com)
www.bjornlarssen.com
www.bjornlarssen.com
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My review of The Scroungers by @tdevens.bsky.social, narrated by @rjbayley.bsky.social. I had a lot of fun with this audiobook!
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November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
My review of The Scroungers by @tdevens.bsky.social, narrated by @rjbayley.bsky.social. I had a lot of fun with this audiobook!
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Sunday morning #banger: ‘Freedom! 90’ by George Michael. Featuring Cindy, Naomi, Linda, Christy, Tatjana, and no George whatsoever. This blew my little mind when I first saw it at thirteen years old.
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George Michael - Freedom! ’90 (Official Video)
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November 30, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Sunday morning #banger: ‘Freedom! 90’ by George Michael. Featuring Cindy, Naomi, Linda, Christy, Tatjana, and no George whatsoever. This blew my little mind when I first saw it at thirteen years old.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=diYA...
“That thing you’ve always wanted to do but keep putting it off? Get out there and do it!”
An excellent blog post from @timhardieauthor.bsky.social:
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An excellent blog post from @timhardieauthor.bsky.social:
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/five-ye...
Five Years as an Independent Author — Tim Hardie
Has it really been five years since I published my debut? Apparently so. This milestone prompted me to look back at the highlights of the last five years and what I’ve learned along the way.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
“That thing you’ve always wanted to do but keep putting it off? Get out there and do it!”
An excellent blog post from @timhardieauthor.bsky.social:
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/five-ye...
An excellent blog post from @timhardieauthor.bsky.social:
www.timhardieauthor.co.uk/blog/five-ye...
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Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’!
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Zero ai in these Black Friday bundles. All indie authors and a variety of genres. Running today and tomorrow!
Make sure you check out the smaller sub-bundles too for more savings. 📚💙 #booksky
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Make sure you check out the smaller sub-bundles too for more savings. 📚💙 #booksky
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November 28, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Zero ai in these Black Friday bundles. All indie authors and a variety of genres. Running today and tomorrow!
Make sure you check out the smaller sub-bundles too for more savings. 📚💙 #booksky
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Make sure you check out the smaller sub-bundles too for more savings. 📚💙 #booksky
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Memento Moreau has been declassified to the public.
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Ethics are pushed to the wayside when scientific advancement is on the line. These seven accounts, recently liberated from HBT’s archives tell the stories of both victims and perpetrators.
📚💙🪐🌱 #booksky
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Ethics are pushed to the wayside when scientific advancement is on the line. These seven accounts, recently liberated from HBT’s archives tell the stories of both victims and perpetrators.
📚💙🪐🌱 #booksky
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Memento Moreau has been declassified to the public.
conradaltmann.itch.io/memento-more...
Ethics are pushed to the wayside when scientific advancement is on the line. These seven accounts, recently liberated from HBT’s archives tell the stories of both victims and perpetrators.
📚💙🪐🌱 #booksky
conradaltmann.itch.io/memento-more...
Ethics are pushed to the wayside when scientific advancement is on the line. These seven accounts, recently liberated from HBT’s archives tell the stories of both victims and perpetrators.
📚💙🪐🌱 #booksky
Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’!
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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Here’s where the stories start: a brand new #BlackFriday #itchio bundle – 41 books by 27 authors for $56. Includes ‘Why Odin Drinks’!
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“O mighty man, whose name remains a secret to me, please forgive me, for I can never reveal my vision to you.”
“Oh,” said Thor, disappointed. “I guess that’s it, then.”
Sif’s eyes opened wide. “Unless you ask,” she said quickly, “in which case I would have no choice but to reveal it.”
#amediting
“Oh,” said Thor, disappointed. “I guess that’s it, then.”
Sif’s eyes opened wide. “Unless you ask,” she said quickly, “in which case I would have no choice but to reveal it.”
#amediting
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
“O mighty man, whose name remains a secret to me, please forgive me, for I can never reveal my vision to you.”
“Oh,” said Thor, disappointed. “I guess that’s it, then.”
Sif’s eyes opened wide. “Unless you ask,” she said quickly, “in which case I would have no choice but to reveal it.”
#amediting
“Oh,” said Thor, disappointed. “I guess that’s it, then.”
Sif’s eyes opened wide. “Unless you ask,” she said quickly, “in which case I would have no choice but to reveal it.”
#amediting
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I'm experimenting with a new short story series over on Patreon, which I'm making available free to everyone. In this first tale, No Questions Asked, we view the events of A Roll of the Dice from a different perspective.
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Free Short Story - 'No Questions Asked' | Tim Hardie
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November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I'm experimenting with a new short story series over on Patreon, which I'm making available free to everyone. In this first tale, No Questions Asked, we view the events of A Roll of the Dice from a different perspective.
www.patreon.com/posts/144552...
www.patreon.com/posts/144552...
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“Is something wrong with your voice?”
Freya cleared her throat. She’d underestimated Idunn by assuming Idunn would underestimate a coo-er. “Just a minor cold, I’m sure.”
“There are no minor colds in fantasy books,” Idunn said. “It’s either the plague or nothing.” #amediting
Freya cleared her throat. She’d underestimated Idunn by assuming Idunn would underestimate a coo-er. “Just a minor cold, I’m sure.”
“There are no minor colds in fantasy books,” Idunn said. “It’s either the plague or nothing.” #amediting
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“Is something wrong with your voice?”
Freya cleared her throat. She’d underestimated Idunn by assuming Idunn would underestimate a coo-er. “Just a minor cold, I’m sure.”
“There are no minor colds in fantasy books,” Idunn said. “It’s either the plague or nothing.” #amediting
Freya cleared her throat. She’d underestimated Idunn by assuming Idunn would underestimate a coo-er. “Just a minor cold, I’m sure.”
“There are no minor colds in fantasy books,” Idunn said. “It’s either the plague or nothing.” #amediting
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“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—”
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—”
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—”
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
“And the law states Chad can sleep with any woman he wants. Today, you’re the lucky one! Chad will show you pleasures you have never experienced befo—”
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
“True,” allowed Freya as Chad’s body slowly slid under the table. Stabbing him wasn’t at all unpleasant and was a new experience for her’
#amwriting
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... Ohhhhhhhh good! Maybe when I travel in a few decades my husband will not be considered a stranger who happens to live at the same address.
EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
Couple who married in Germany had their right to a ‘normal family life’ impeded, court of justice finds
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n... Ohhhhhhhh good! Maybe when I travel in a few decades my husband will not be considered a stranger who happens to live at the same address.