The Iconic Castle Leod
CommentsWhile many castles are rumored to be haunted, seldom these days does one have the opportunity for confirmation of a ghostly presence from someone who has experienced it himself.
Author Archive
Just Released! A Tale of the Scottish Highlands Inspired by Real People, True Events…
CommentsAn emotionally charged story centered on a family tragedy, a forgotten legend, and two sisters locked in a bitter feud.
Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD
CommentsOnly a few days left to enter and win one of 5 print copies of the historical novel SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD, by Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard.
A Few of My Favorite Historical Novels with a Supernatural Twist
CommentsI offer a few recommendations for historical novels by contemporary authors that include a touch (or more) of the supernatural. Some of these novels are new, others not, but all are among my personal favorites.
An Author’s Ghostly Encounter … Believe or Not?
CommentsWhen I first decided to write a novel based on the fascinating lives of the Mackenzie sisters, I knew that I wanted to relate their story as a first-person narrative, but I was conflicted about the narrator. Should I choose Sibell or Constance? My selection was especially critical since the sisters had opposing viewpoints on virtually every subject.
Communication with the Dead… Believe or Not?
Comments (6)Several years ago, I decided to explore the history of spiritualism and, in my readings, I stumbled upon two amazing women from the past, one a countess and spiritualist, the other a barefoot dancer with a penchant for scandal. These are the real-life SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD.
Cover Reveal: SISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD
CommentsSISTERS OF CASTLE LEOD: A NOVEL is scheduled for release on January 19, 2023. Here’s the scoop on the book’s gorgeous cover image by New Zealand artist Alison Hale.
How (and Why) to Post a Book Review on Amazon
Comments (3)Some readers who would like to post a review on Amazon say that they find the process too confusing.
The Music of TEMPTATION RAG
CommentsThis image is the original cover for the sheet music of the 1909 ragtime hit “Temptation Rag.” I’ve been asked why I selected the name of this piece as the title for my book TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL.
More of the Fascinating Real-Life Characters from TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL
CommentsNo musician of the ragtime era is more deserving of recognition than Will Marion Cook (1869-1944), one of the most influential African-American composers, conductors, and musical theater producers of the early 20th century and another of the fascinating characters in TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL.
