One of the things I find so notable and fascinating about the Vikings was their propensity to undertake tremendously long, daring voyages. My wife, Jeanette, and I have begun a long voyage of our own.
We met, married, and have lived the past ten years in Houston, Texas. We’ve had good things happen there–the greatest of which were that meeting and marrying I mentioned–but there have been hard times, too. As an example, the death count alone has been daunting: I lost both of my parents, Jeanette lost her sole surviving parent, we each lost a child, and all three of the pets we started out with now are gone.
But we believe, like Halfdan (see the end of book 3), in trusting fate. It has long been a dream of ours to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. And finally, a rather incredible sequence of events has fallen into place over the past year, making that dream finally possible. Our journey began today–we have begun our own, private Oregon trail.
The Trust Fate Express, end of day 1 in Fredricksburg, Texas
And what is so sweet about this is that it is the Strongbow Saga itself, and readers like all of you, who have made this wish come true.
Jeanette at the wishing well.
Thank you. When we reach our destination in Oregon, I plan to abandon myself to writing for the next few months, and complete the first draft of book 4, so my editors can begin reviewing it. More news to follow…
Hey Mr. Roberts, i just wanted to thank you for making this series because i very much enjoy it. I was given a historical fiction project for my English class and luckily chosen book one of your series. I am now done with all three and am anxious to get my hands on the forth! Thanks again!
Thank you, Jordan.
I cant wait for your next book to come out. Im sorry for all of you’re losses but I am happy for you’re triumphs. May you both live long and happy lives.
Thank you! We’re working on that long and happy thing–and on the next book.
Good luck Mr. Roberts! Hopefully everything went okay on the move!
Thanks, Alexa. We hit a few bumps–I’ll post more about the trip soon–but we made it.
Godspeed to you as you start your your exciting new journey! We the readers look forward to reading more (the 4th book and the Beast of Dublin) – but your happiness is top priority! 😉
Thank you, Amy.