Karen Gummo Part 1 | Paranormal Stories, Nordic Folklore & Icelandic Sagas + Writer Laura Salverson

Karen Gummo's world of storytelling & history Part 1 of our interview.

We unravel tales from her recent trip to Iceland, where she performed in the grand opening of the Edda building.

Learn the origin story that ignited Karen's fascination with Laura Goodman Salverson (1890–1970), who was a distinguished Icelandic-Canadian author.

(Laura's literary works, deeply rooted in Icelandic heritage, earned her two Governor General's awards for literature. In 1923, Salverson introduced her inaugural novel, "The Viking Heart.")

Moving past conventional boundaries, we dance delicately between the paranormal & the historical; myth & reality; emotion & truth...

"Who am I to tell this story?"

Discover valuable insights on overcoming the fear of becoming a storyteller & journey thru Western Icelandic Heritage, touching diverse landscapes from Markerville & Red Deer to British Columbia & the wandering gypsy spirit of Saskatchewan.

"There's Truth in Every Story... Where is the Truth for you in that story?"

Let this thought resonate as we navigate the Icelandic sagas & folklore, questioning what is fact and what is metaphorically true.

Explore the nuanced perspectives of history, from the written word to oral storytelling, intertwined with emotions & memory.

 

Bridging the gap between past and present.

Enjoy listening & lookout for Part 2 of our Podcast.

 

Discover YOUR Icelandic Roots: IcelandicRoots.com

 

For more about Karen Gummo, visit http://karengummo.com

 

Learn about Laura Salverson: icelandicroots.com/post/torment-and-triumph-in-the-nineteen-twenties