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Stop Correcting People About ‘Viking’

Revisiting the word 'Viking' | Whoopsie! I Made a Mistake | The Empress and Her Wolf

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C.J. Adrien
Jul 07, 2025
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Today’s Dispatch

  • Viking History: Revisting the word ‘Viking.’

  • Writing and Publishing: Whoopsie! I made a mistake.

  • Author Update: The Empress and Her Wolf is Available Now!

  • This week’s book recommendation.

Viking History

Why You Should Think Twice Before Correcting Others on Their Use of the Word ‘Viking.’

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