Showing posts with label AI Storytelling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AI Storytelling. Show all posts

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Command, Ambition, and Legacy: A Virtual Character Interview with Robert, Duke of Normandy


He’s a prince, a warrior, and a man burdened by destiny. Now, Robert, Duke of Normandy, speaks for himself in a format as commanding as his legacy.

This AI-generated virtual character interview brings Robert to life with striking realism. His voice carries the weight of leadership, his gaze reflects the cost of war, and his words reveal the tension between duty and desire. It’s not just an interview—it’s a reckoning with history.

Watch the full interview here:


This is part of our ongoing series exploring the world of Crusader’s Path through immersive storytelling. Each character adds depth to the First Crusade, and Robert’s appearance reminds us that even legends must choose their path.

 

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Mary Ann Bernal is a distinguished alumna of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY, where she earned her degree in Business Administration. Her literary journey began with the 2009 publication of her debut novel in The Briton and the Dane series, marking the start of a richly diverse body of work that spans historical fiction, contemporary short stories, science fiction/fantasy, and fast-paced adventure novellas.

Her recent publications include Crusader’s Path, a poignant redemption tale set during the First Crusade; Forgiving Nero, a compelling exploration of familial bonds in Ancient Rome; and the award-winning AnaRose adventure series, chronicling the daring escapades of a museum curator-turned-relic hunter. Mary Ann’s work has been honored by the Independent Press Award, the NYC Big Book Award, Chanticleer International Book Awards, the B.R.A.G. Medallion, and the Reader Views Reviewer’s Choice Awards. Her short fiction anthologies have likewise earned distinction, most notably from the American Legacy Book Awards. She was also recognized with the Editor’s Choice Award for Literary Excellence by Reader’s House magazine.

A dedicated supporter of the United States military since Operation Desert Storm, Mary Ann has actively engaged in letter-writing campaigns and related initiatives. Her advocacy has been featured on KMTV’s The Morning Blend and in the Omaha World-Herald. As a celebrated author, she has appeared on numerous reader blogs and book promotion platforms. Mary Ann currently resides in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she continues to craft stories that inspire and endure.

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Saturday, May 17, 2025

Hot Off the Recording Booth – Crusader’s Path by Mary Ann Bernal Now in Audiobook Format

 


Crusader’s Path
By: Mary Ann Bernal
Narrated by: Virtual Voice using cutting-edge technology
Length: 6 hours 48 minutes
Unabridged Audiobook
Release date: 05-17-25
Language: English
Publisher: Whispering Legends Press

 A redemptive crusade. A test of faith. A defiant love.

Driven by a quest for redemption, Etienne answers Pope Urban II’s call and joins the perilous Crusade led by Duke Robert of Normandy, aiming for Byzantium’s grandeur. Avielle, touched by Peter the Hermit’s words, commits to martyrdom after the brutal massacre at Mainz. In Constantinople, their paths converge, and amidst shared remorse, a tender love flourishes despite Avielle’s affliction. As Etienne beseeches the heavens for her recovery, pledging a monastic future, her health improves. Now, with Avielle on the mend, Etienne grapples with a heart-wrenching choice: uphold his sacred vow or yield to the call of his heart.

 Listen to a Sample HERE   


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