About this episode

The episode features a conversation with M.G. Leonard about time travel, Viking history, and children's fiction.

Enter Valhalla to join our conversation with ⁨@MayaGLeonard⁩ on time-travelling doors, the magic of music, the balance of history and danger in children's fiction, why she modelled a 'bad guy' on a Manchester fooball player, and how Maya discovered a genuine mystery involving two Viking age golden horns discovered in Denmark... and so much more! If you like Vikings, you are welcome in my Valhalla, and I hope you stay for the conversation.

People in this episode

Host: Becky Hill

Guest: M.G. Leonard

Topics covered

• Viking Age
• children's fiction
• time travel
• music
• mystery
• history

Keywords

• Vikings
• time travel
• children's fiction
• mystery
• music
• golden horns

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Valhalla

Places: Denmark

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