Cette auteure puise son inspiration dans son héritage islandais, l'intégrant dans ses romans contemporains ainsi que dans ses œuvres antérieures axées sur le folklore et les contes pour enfants. Son écriture incorpore souvent des éléments de la culture islandaise, les mêlant à des thèmes tels que l'amitié, la nature et la vie rurale. Après une carrière de trente ans dans les télécommunications, elle se consacre désormais entièrement à sa passion pour l'écriture. Ses romans reflètent ses intérêts personnels, y compris son amour du rodéo et des voyages, offrant aux lecteurs une fusion unique de mondes différents.
This book offers a positive and genuine guide to achieving a fulfilling life. It emphasizes practical advice and insightful reflections, encouraging readers to embrace their potential and pursue happiness. With an uplifting tone, it serves as an accessible resource for anyone looking to enhance their well-being and live authentically.
This modernized version of the Icelandic Yule Lad tale brings new life to this very old story. After accidentally being seen by a human, Stekkjastaur finds he must rely on a young Shepherd boy to keep his secret. He gives a gift just to protect his troll reputation, but the little boy's happiness made him happy as well. He learns that one of the greatest gifts you can receive is the joy in giving to someone else. One by one, the Yule Lads each take a break from his own mischief, and each one learns the happiness gained from gift-giving. Even from a source as unlikely as a troll, a selfish act wrapped up in the Christmas spirit can grow into something wonderful
Featuring 25 traditional everyday recipes, this cookbook offers a taste of authentic Icelandic cuisine. Each recipe is presented with step-by-step instructions, making it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned fans of Icelandic cooking. The collection emphasizes home-style flavors and cultural heritage, perfect for anyone eager to explore or reconnect with Icelandic culinary traditions.
Trolls and Hidden Folk are a part of daily life in Iceland. This collection of Icelandic folklore and legends comes from the days of the Vikings. The twenty-five short stories are centuries old and have been updated for today's readers of all ages. Children and adults alike will love to delve into this fantastic collection of traditional Icelandic fairy tales and legends. These short stories of trolls, elves with magical powers, and Hidden People have been passed down from generation to generation.First written down a hundreds of years ago, the stories are now brought together and updated for a modern audience, so now you too can read about the trolls who freely roamed Iceland, the race of Hidden People with strong magical powers and of the four powerful beings who still protect Iceland from invaders to this day. Packed full of fascinating myths, this collection of folklore is a must for anyone wanting to discover a world of mermaids and mermen, giants, shape-shifting seals and dragons in disguise.
The narrative explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption through the journey of a woman who uncovers a family secret that transforms her understanding of her past. As she navigates the emotional turmoil that follows, her quest for truth leads to profound revelations that challenge her identity and relationships.
The story centers on the Icelandic Yule Lads as they embark on a chaotic quest to uncover the source of delightful holiday aromas. Utilizing their troll magic, they confront the formidable Monster Worm and the ogre Gryla while wreaking havoc across Scandinavia. Accompanied by friends like a puffin, whale, and polar bear, their antics lead to mischief at the Reindeer Training Camp and chaos at the North Pole, ultimately drawing the attention of Santa and landing them in significant trouble.
Iceland's Jólasveinar
An Icelandic Christmas troll, after being spotted by a human, enlists the help of a young shepherd boy to keep his existence secret. To ensure the boy's silence, the troll offers a gift, only to discover the joy it brings him. This revelation leads the troll to share the true meaning of Christmas spirit with his twelve brothers, transforming their initially selfish actions into heartfelt gestures of joy and giving. The story highlights how unexpected connections can lead to profound lessons about generosity and the spirit of the season.