Welcome to CHAPTER 19 of the Kinsmen Die podcast, home of fantasy fiction based on Norse mythology that’s written and read by me, Matt Bishop.

In this podcast I read my first novel, Kinsmen Die, one chapter at a time. Every TEN chapters, or so, I recap the key plot points and provide some insight into the myths I’ve referenced in the book as well as some of the creative choices I’ve made along the way.

Before we roll into Chapter 19, here’s a quick summary of what’s gone before:

In Chapter 16, we were with Hodr — the son of Frigg and Odin — as he mucked out some stables and remembered the man, the warrior, he’d been.

In Chapter 17, Frigg pulled double duty — damage control for her husband and as a Mom to Hermod.

In Chapter 18, Vidar engaged the enemy…without and within…and it didn’t go well for him.

In this Chapter, we’re back with Loki as he says goodbye to his family.

Thanks for listening!