Category Archives: Ireland

Devan Fraser is Interviewed

Posted on August 4, 2020 by jordan

Last week, a writer friend of mine, George Cramer, interviewed one of my protagonists, Devan Fraser, for his blog/website. Devan had a wonderful time answering questions. Check out the interview at https://gdcramer.com/2020/07/31/guest-post-jordan-bernal-writer-of-adventurous-fantasy/  There’s even a sneak peek at my newest … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jordan

Want to celebrate “being Irish”, even if you’re only Irish for one day? Would you like to get a taste of Éire, but can’t afford the travel expenses? Immerse yourself in this mystical, magical land as you journey with Christian … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Paladin is Published

Posted on October 4, 2017 by jordan

Reluctant Paladin Published on October 3, 2017 All Niall wants is to stay out of trouble at his new school, but Thorin, the school bully, has other ideas. Niall’s grandfather recruits him to help care for Grayson, a tortured dragonet. Niall … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek of Reluctant Paladin Cover

Posted on September 17, 2017 by jordan

Here is a sneak peek of the front cover of my middle-grade spinoff novel, Reluctant Paladin. I am in the final round of proofreading, then plan to publish by October 1.

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Reluctant Paladin is nearing publication

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jordan

One final pass of editing on my middle-grade novel, Reluctant Paladin while awaiting cover art. This novel is a spin-off from my first fantasy novel, The Keepers of Éire. Reluctant Paladin is a coming of age story that blends modern-day … Continue reading →

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Beltaine 2017

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jordan

The Celtic Festival of Beltaine which marks the beginning of summer in the ancient Celtic calendar is a Cross Quarter Day, half way between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice. While the Beltaine Festival is now associated with May … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Special

Posted on March 14, 2017 by jordan

Want to celebrate “being Irish”, even if you’re only Irish for one day? Would you like to get a taste of Éire, but can’t afford the travel expenses? My debut fantasy novels, The Keepers of Éire  and The Keepers of Éire-YA … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice 2016

Posted on December 24, 2016 by jordan

The Winter Solstice has come and gone for 2016, but I wanted to share a photo of the famous Irish landmark: Newgrange during the winter solstice at dawn. Tickets for this special couple of days are selected by random lottery. … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo TGIO

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jordan

What is NaNoWriMo TGIO you ask? For me that is today, December 1, because on this day Nationonal Novel Writing Month Thank God It’s Over is officially here.  My goal this year participating in NaNo wasn’t to write 50,000 words (I knew that would be nearly impossible with … Continue reading →

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Writing Update

Posted on November 17, 2015 by jordan

I’m terrible at consistently updating my blog, but that’s mostly because I want to have something of interest to write about, not the some ol’ boring “I’m writing today”, or “I haven’t had a chance to write today”. But just … Continue reading →

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