Eric Schumacher is a successful and prolific author, best known for his historical fiction novels set in the Viking Age. During the day, Schumacher works as a P.R. consultant and storyteller for video game and tech companies. But when the sun goes down, he turns his attention to the past, crafting captivating stories about people living in one of the most turbulent times in human history.
Schumacher's love for writing and medieval European history began at a very young age. He was heavily influenced by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Bernard Cornwell, Jack Whyte, and Wilbur Smith. These early influences helped to fuel his imagination and continue to shape the stories he tells today. Schumacher's first novel, "God's Hammer," was published in 2005, and he has since gone on to write multiple bestselling historical fiction novels and one novella, all set in the Viking Age.
Schumacher is currently residing in Santa Barbara with his wife and two children. His work has captivated readers and transported them back in time to experience the Viking Age as if they were really there. With his unique storytelling abilities and his deep knowledge of the Viking Age, Schumacher has established himself as one of the top historical fiction authors of our time.