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Fiction, Historical Fiction, Paranormal

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Eric Picard lives in Newport, RI with his wife Erynn in a home called The Conservatory that was built as a Livery Stable in 1680. In a former life, Eric was a commercial boat captain, SCUBA diver, and Lighthouse Keeper. For 25 years he's worked as a technologist at companies he's started himself, and large companies like Microsoft, Pandora Music and Bark Box.

Eric blends his background as a historian and visual artist to write immersive, atmospheric fiction where the contemporary world and forgotten corners of American history meet the supernatural. His upcoming series called Crystal Village Tales, begins with Legacy of the Bitterroots—a dual-timeline saga set in Idaho’s wild Bitterroot Mountains.

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The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777

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Eric Picard made a comment on Amelie Girard’s review of Legacy of the Bitterroots: A Crystal Village Tale " Thank you so much Amelie! Glad you liked it. "
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Eric Picard liked Amelie Girard's review of Legacy of the Bitterroots: A Crystal Village Tale: "This was such a rich, immersive read. The historical sections are beautifully detailed, and the modern storyline adds emotional weight and urgency. I especially appreciated how it explored who gets remembered in history and who gets erased. Thoughtfu" Read more of this review »
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Eric Picard made a comment on Stephen’s review of Legacy of the Bitterroots: A Crystal Village Tale " Stephen, I can't thank you enough for your kind review. I'm a big fan of Charles de Lint, who has done a lot of weaving of Fey and Native stories. But ...more "
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