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Bjørn Larssen (he/him)

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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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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · May 25

🇮🇸 #Iceland, 1920. Side effects of too much truth include death… in this historical suspense novel set under the Northern lights.

🥇 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal – Best Historical Fiction.

📕 e-book (all stores) • paperback • hardcover • audiobook

➡️ www.bjornlarssen.com/storytellers

Right side: the cover of ‘Storytellers’ by Bjørn Larssen.

Left side – review quotes:
★★★★★ This story feels like how I would believe Iceland feels to an outsider looking in, rough, dark, and beautiful.
★★★★★ Bjørn Larssen’s “Storytellers”, firmly cements his place as a masterful storyteller in a 20th century saga set in rural and rugged Iceland.
★★★★★ If you don't believe that the blacksmith, a depressive alcoholic, could steal your heart, give this book a try.
★★★★★ This unique tale is storytelling at its best.
★★★★★ Storytellers is an incredible read. I'd love to go to Iceland one day - seeing the Northern Lights is on my bucket list. Even if I never do, though, I feel like I've kind of been there with this book. A suspenseful, hilarious, poignant, extraordinary book.
★★★★★ Hauntingly atmospheric, it somehow shows us all the dark bleakness of the place while inspiring us with wanderlust to see it. The author's love of Iceland shines through.
★★★★★ This exquisite tale comes together brilliantly at the end … in quite a satisfying and impressive way. The reader can feel the heart and soul that went into writing it.
★★★★★ There is something magical and enchanting about Storytellers that makes it an unputdownable book.

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 6h

My head is currently playing ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ and I actually don’t mind at all. Normally the songs that get stuck in my head irritate me. I clearly don’t have enough of The Life of a Showgirl yet and I’ve played it enough times to get it to #1 in the Netherlands.

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Joy Mutter @joymutter.bsky.social · Jan 27

I’m having a busy decade.
14 thrillers.
3 novels.
1 nonfiction book.
4 3rd-person memoirs.
22 short stories.
I’ve edited 20+ books.
My 9 audiobooks are on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
My 23 Kindles are free with Kindle Unlimited.
amzn.to/2b96qaj

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 9h

@theoatmeal.bsky.social reviews AI art: “I use AI myself. I like using AI (although not AI art). AI is a tool, and like any tool, it can be used for good or for bad. Unfortunately, AI art seems to be headed toward the latter…” A good, deep look into the topic from an artist’s point of view.

A cartoonist's review of AI art - The Oatmeal

This is a comic about AI art.

theoatmeal.com

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 10h

Hmmmmmmmmm… maybe I’ll try to finish one of my many WIPs first.

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 10h

“One editor to whom I frequently submitted work became so frustrated with my submissions that she asked me a question no editor had ever asked me before: would I please send her my potential guest essays less often? Say, once a month?”

(Ouch…)

‘Stay true to yourself – and fly closer to the sun’: what I’ve learned from 50 years of rejection

As a writer, I have been rejected thousands of times, and it initially led to shock, denial and anger. Then I accepted it. Here’s what you can gain from doing so too

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

Everything is more elegant in French. One example: ‘le fucque’.

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Niranjan 🇮🇳 @ormakal.bsky.social · 11h

Check out these awesome LGBT sci fi books! My superhero book is part of this!

💙📚 🌈🚀💫 📚🌎 📢📚 🩷🧙♂️⚔️ 🪐📚 #booksky #queersky #scifi #queerauthor

October LGBT Science Fiction (Sci-Fi Romance included)

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of books.

books.bookfunnel.com

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

But then he wouldn’t get that Guinness Book of Records entry. I think (haven’t tried recently) it’s possible to type the alphabet in less time than 16 years.

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

I wonder if there are already people working to defeat him and snatch that Guinness Book of Records title away. I’m sure I could do it in 15 years.

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

‘It took him 16 years, earning him the “Fastest time to type one to 1 million” Guinness World Record.’

8-o

lisettebrodey @lisettebrodey.bsky.social · 12h

Man Spent 16 Years Manually Typing Every Number From One to One Million on His Typewriter 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔 🤔

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Man Spent 16 Years Manually Typing Every Number From One to One Million on His Typewriter

This guy created a unique challenge for himself. He’s truly is one in a million.

bit.ly

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lisettebrodey @lisettebrodey.bsky.social · 12h

A Trans Rom-Com That Navigates the Very Gendered Dynamics of a Wedding

“Best Woman” author Rose Dommu on telling the kind of story that can only exist if the main character is trans 🏳️‍⚧️

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A Trans Rom-Com That Navigates the Very Gendered Dynamics of a Wedding - Electric Literature

“Best Wedding” author Rose Dommu on telling the kind of story that can only exist if the main character is trans

bit.ly

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

If you want to suffer like we did decades ago, click Play.

Internet Archive @archive.org · 1d

🐹 Before viral videos on TikTok or YouTube, there was Hampsterdance.

Full of dancing hamster GIFs & a sped-up tune, it became one of the internet’s first viral hits.

You can still dance to it on the #WaybackMachine ➡️ web.archive.org/web/19991222...

#Wayback1T

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 11h

One of the best British pop albums ever. My first ever #MusicMonday post was Dubstar’s ‘Not So Manic Now’ from Disgraceful.

30 though?! Wow. I am very old indeed.

Dubstar Official @dubstaruk.bsky.social · 11h

DUBSTAR at 30: Disgraceful

Now with correct link!

Dubstar’s debut album Disgraceful turns 30 tomorrow. Founder/ songwriter Steve Hillier reflects on the record’s creation, explains why it remains Dubstar’s finest work & pays tribute to the unsung heroes who brought it to life

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DISGRACEFUL at 30: Steve Hillier discuses Disgraceful

YouTube video by Dubstar Archive

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

Don’t eat your friends, even if you’re pescatarian.

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

I read this as ‘The Unwise’s Curing Gaze’ at first.

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

He’s badd, he’s badd, you know it, he’s badd!

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

Does it feature superglue?

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

I’m not going to rush, so that’s probably how long it will take me :)

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

The amazingness of my taste sometimes just astounds me.

Queen Terrible Timy 🐼👑 @queensbookasylum.com · 2d

@bjornlarssen.com's pick this week for #MusicMonday is Connection by Elastica.

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Music Monday: Connection By Elastica - Queen's Book Asylum

Bjørn's pick this week for Music Monday is Connection by Elastica.

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 1d

It’s on my TBR! I gather you recommend it.

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 2d

Everything is probably Loki’s fault. (“Filthy lies! Fake news! I’m not guilty! Um, of what exactly?” – Loki)

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 2d

My birthday whisky should finally reach me tomorrow or on Wednesday. Glad I have 44 days left to open it. :)

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Nothings Monstered @nothingsmonstrd.bsky.social · 3d

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Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 2d

I sometimes wonder who I would have become if ‘Asperger’s syndrome’ was already a thing in the 1980s. Back then, if you were verbal and could take care of your basic needs, you couldn’t have been autistic. Quiet ADHD also wasn’t a thing that existed.

Bjørn Larssen (he/him) @bjornlarssen.com · 2d

But, but… what if you run out if ideas?!

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