When 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.
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.
SISTERS 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.
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This 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.
No 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.
Readers of TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL love the fictional characterizations of real-life people from the early 20th century world of ragtime in New York City.
An in-depth podcast interview with Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, author of the new release TEMPTATION RAG: A NOVEL.
I love the old sheet music covers from the ragtime era. These eye-catching works of art helped propel sales of popular songs to the public.
Mike Bernard, a leading character in my new book, TEMPTATION RAG: A Novel, was one of the most famous musicians of the ragtime era. I hope you’ll enjoy listening to this authentic recording from 1912.
