Discover the Mystery of Hannah and Ariela

"Bernhard dispenses vivid details of Hannah and Ariela piecemeal while establishing the characters in broad strokes as empathetic archetypes: Hannah's a strong, independent woman; Ariela is a teen with average teen desires. Other narrators weigh in, including Hannah's daughter-in-law, a border agent, the girl's priest, and a Texas county sheriff.  With this spectrum of perspectives, Bernhard illustrates the dangers of life along the border and the domino effect that the actions of one can have on others. Though the story is primarily issue-driven, the author adds just enough character development to get the reader vested."

Publishers Weekly

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Johnnie Bernhard is a traditionally published author. Her work has appeared in newspapers and magazines, both nationally and internationally. She has written articles and columns for: the Suburban Reporter of HoustonWorld Oil MagazineThe Mississippi Press, the international Word Among UsHeart of Ann Arbor MagazineHouston Style Magazine, and the Cowbird-NPR production on small town America.  Johnnie's entry for Cowbird, "The Last Mayberry" received 7,500 views, nationally and internationally.