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2014 Scottish Gathering & Games, Pleasanton, CA
On August 30 and 31 I performed readings in the Irish Pavilion at the Pleasanton, CA 149th Scottish Gathering and Games. My participation was sort of last minute, so I only brought the ten books I had on hand—five on … Continue reading
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Tagged Fraser, Ireland, Jordan Bernal, Scottish Gathering and Games, The Keepers of Eire, writing
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2014 Global Ebook Winner – Gold for The Keepers of Éire
Breaking News! I am thrilled to announce The Keepers of Éire has won the 2014 Global Ebook GOLD Award for Fantasy/Contemporary. It is an honor to have won this year, and a validation of all the work that went into … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Writing
Tagged 2014 Global Ebook Awards, Ireland, Jordan Bernal, The Keepers of Eire, writing
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Leaving Ardmore and Heading for the Drombeg Stone Circle in County Cork
After bidding Adieu to Jeanette, the most excellent host of Duncrone B&B, and presenting her a copy of The Keepers of Eire, I stopped at the Round Tower and St. Declan’s Oratory. Can you make out a face in the … Continue reading
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I’m Leavin’ on a Jet Plane…
I’m leaving for my book tour / research trip to Ireland and Scotland tomorrow. Today was spent packing and finishing last minute details. Check out Roarke’s new hair cut. In this photo, you can see the bits of black in … Continue reading
Author Event in Ardmore, Ireland
In two weeks I’ll be in Ardmore, Ireland doing an author reading / signing event at the lovely Cliff House Hotel. I’m excited to be returning to one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. If you’re in the … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Writing
Tagged Ardmore, author event, dragons, fantasy, Ireland, Jordan Bernal, St. Declan's Well, The Cliff House Hotel, The Keepers of Eire
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Ice Cream and Aliens…and Dragons…and Time Travel…and Mad Scientists
Here is the Guinness Malt Cake we enjoyed at my SF/F critique group author event last night at Towne Center Books in Pleasanton. Thanks to my friend Jules for the recipe. Oh, and we had ice cream and Titanic life … Continue reading
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Tagged aliens, dragons, Ed Miracle, Guinness Malt Cake, Lani Longshore, Marlene Dotterer, The Keepers of Eire, Titanic
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My Writing Process: A Blog Tour
Acknowledgement Thanks to G.Karl Kumfert for inviting me to participate in The Writing Process Blog Tour. According to Karl’s website bio he is “an idealist technocrat with a passion for teens and storytelling”, but I know him also as a wickedly humorous, down-to-earth … Continue reading
The Keepers of Éire – Ireland Book Promotion Tour
I have lined up my first book reading/signing event for my Ireland trip: The Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland on Saturday, July 12, 2014. Time and details to be announced soon.I am very excited to read and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ireland, Jordan Bernal, The Cliff House Hotel, The Keepers of Eire, writing
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Latest Promotion Updates
Check out the Booktrack trailer for The Keepers of Éire: Chapter 1. Also, today I listed The Keepers of Éire with The Irish Book Club. I will be sending a copy for review in the next day or two. This site is designed … Continue reading
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Tagged Booktrack, Jordan Bernal, The Irish Book Club, The Keepers of Eire, writing
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The Keepers of Éire book launch at Irish Castle Shop, SF
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! On March 1, 2014, The Irish Castle Shop in San Francisco, CA. rolled out the green carpet for me, my dragons, and friends & family (both old and new). Check out these video … Continue reading
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Tagged dragons, Jordan Bernal, The Irish Castle Shop, The Keepers of Eire, writing
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