Megan Formanek

Author of the
Viking Trading Lands series

About

Megan Formanek writes historical fiction that prowls the shadowy edges of the Viking world, where traders, settlers, and ambitious schemers carved out futures far from home. She studied history at university and has been chasing the ghosts of the so-called “Dark Ages” ever since. After years abroad, she now writes from Far North Queensland, where tropical storms and dense green horizons feel surprisingly at home beside longships and restless Norse spirits. Her Viking Trading Lands series delves into the eastern reaches of the Norse world, driven by characters so vivid and complicated they often feel like unruly friends. When not writing, Megan hoards books, brews reckless amounts of coffee, and makes historical clothing and recipes with chaotic enthusiasm.

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The Viking Trading Lands series

Of Woven Fates
Oath Undo Me
No One's Viking
Serve the Worthy

Of Woven Fates

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Step into the world of the Vikings, where history and storytelling collide. I’m Megan Formanek—author, public historian, and speaker—bringing the Viking Age to life through immersive storytelling and over 15 years of research into the Svear Vikings who travelled east.With a BA in History and a background in law and the court system, I’m an experienced and engaging speaker, equally at home in classrooms, libraries, festivals, podcasts, and live events. I’ve appeared on ABC Radio, presented at author festivals, and led workshops that combine historical research, replica artifacts, and narrative craft to make the past feel vivid and accessible.Whether you’re looking for a podcast guest, festival speaker, school presenter, or book club author call-in, I bring a passion for history and a dynamic presence to every event.Want to learn more, view my media kit, or get in touch.
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I ate like a Viking for a week

Author and public historian Megan Formanek explores the Viking world through archaeology, mythology, textiles, women’s history, experimental historical projects, and story-driven deep dives into the past.
Expect; costumes, fascinating snippets, and Viking Age rabbit holes you'll feel compelled to explore.

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A world bound by fate and kin, entangled by the guile of men.Svealand, 877 CE
Married off by her ambitious mother, Astrid finds herself trapped in a life of domesticity—far from the freedom of her youth. Confined to her husband’s settlement, she is caught between the bitter resentment of his adult son and an inheritance dispute that could destroy her future.As illness weakens her husband’s hold on power, Astrid must navigate a shifting web of loyalties, secrets, and ancient laws. If she cannot secure her place, she risks being cast out—or worse. The Norns may have woven her fate, but Astrid is determined to tug the threads.

An oath made is a debt that must be paid.Sweden, 880 CE
Widowed and determined, Astrid escapes a stifling life and an unwanted marriage to pursue the warrior’s path she always craved—like her father before her. Rejecting her best friend’s unexpected proposal, she sets sail across the Baltic Sea, assuming a new identity in Aldeigjuborg, a bustling Viking trading town in Gardarike, the land of the Rus’.Here, amidst a clash of cultures and burgeoning empires, Astrid discovers that being a Viking is more than raiding—it’s about trade, diplomacy, and mastering new languages and customs. Under the guidance of a wise mentor, she carves out a place for herself in this foreign world.But power and freedom come at a cost. As Astrid navigates the delicate politics of the Rus’ and the ever-present threat of war, she soon learns that every promise has consequences—and every oath demands its due.

Aldeigjuborg, Gardarike. 882 CE.
Astrid—now known to the world as Signe—has carved out a hard-won life as a respected merchant at the edge of the Viking world. With a thriving textile trade and a daughter to protect, she’s determined to build something lasting. But when her husband vanishes on a trade mission and strange gifts begin to appear at her door, she’s forced to ask: are the gods offering guidance—or is something far more sinister at work?Dark omens rise with the return of a man she hoped never to see again. As Astrid becomes entangled in the Norns’ cruel weavings, the cost of independence sharpens.Amid cultural tensions, religious unrest, and Grand Prince Oleg’s violent rise in the south, Astrid’s home teeters on the edge of rebellion. When the war horn sounds, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to defend what she’s built—and whether becoming a Viking means losing what’s left of her soul.

Fate’s relentless call demands a treacherous path.Kyiv, Gardarike, 883 CEAstrid’s journey leads her to the heart of power—the court of Grand Prince Oleg in Kyiv. Her reunion with her husband Kjarr is shadowed by loss, secrets, and the haunting return of a past lover. As hidden agendas unfold, a forbidden union threatens the fragile Rus’ dynasty’s future.In a court rife with noble boyars, fierce druzhina warriors, and cunning wives, political intrigue and deadly rivalries become a battlefield as war looms with Prince Mal of the Drevlians.Astrid must navigate loyalty, ambition, and destiny in a world where trust is scarce, and the future of the Rus’ hangs in the balance.