Atheling

I have to assume that his "Atheling" work had at least some influence on the New Wave as a movement in SF.

The Issue at Hand, William Atheling, Jr. Karen Burnham 2008

In a Queens Tribune story, Mr. Halloran doesn't deny being '"First Atheling,' or King, of Normandy, a branch of the Theod faith of pre-Christian Heathen religions assembled in the Greater New York area. "

Any Guesses in This Race? 2009

Even in fanzines that's been true -- William Atheling Jr's columns, for an early example -- if not universal.

MIND MELD: How Have Online Book Reviews Affected the Publishing World? 2007

Halloran is First Atheling or king in his faith, Theodism, "a cultural, religious, and martial organization; dedicated to reviving the folkways of the Norman peoples of Northern Europe."

Lisa Derrick: Gods Bless America! Queens NY GOP Won't Dump Pagan Candidate 2009

However, towards the end Atheling speaks of higher aims that I also found gratifying.

Archive 2008-07-01 Karen Burnham 2008

The essays read perfectly well without having the text to hand, although several times I wished I did so I could see exactly what Atheling meant and get more context.

The Issue at Hand, William Atheling, Jr. Karen Burnham 2008

Also, Atheling had to contend with criticism of his own work.

Archive 2008-07-01 Karen Burnham 2008

Authors need to know when something doesn't work so they can get better, and Atheling sees himself as providing this service, to a limited extent.

Archive 2008-07-01 Karen Burnham 2008

However, towards the end Atheling speaks of higher aims that I also found gratifying.

The Issue at Hand, William Atheling, Jr. Karen Burnham 2008

Also, Atheling had to contend with criticism of his own work.

The Issue at Hand, William Atheling, Jr. Karen Burnham 2008