<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[cbarnes.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[cbarnes.com]]></description><link>https://www.cbarnes.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:50:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cbarnes.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Unraveling the Mysteries of Merlin and the Bloodbound Ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnes Publishing's newest historical fiction novel -- Merlin and Bloodbound Ring! Written by Michael Ansfoll, this novel is the origin story of Merlin (Myrddin) and his Druid beginnings. The Legend of Merlin and the Bloodbound Ring Merlin is often portrayed as a wise and powerful sorcerer who guided King Arthur and shaped the destiny of Camelot. The Bloodbound Ring is said to be one of Merlin’s most treasured possessions, imbued with magical properties that bind the wearer to a sacred oath....]]></description><link>https://www.cbarnes.com/post/merlin-and-the-bloodbound-ring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3e5a7ec0d59a4b4dd6f0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:20:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4fe9b_e9395320922d42e2b8446487e042e893~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Barnes Publishing</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Origins of Merlin in Michael Ansfoll's Epic Novel Merlin and the Bloodbound Ring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Merlin is one of the most enduring figures in legend and literature, often portrayed as the wise wizard guiding King Arthur. But what if you could explore Merlin’s story before he became the legendary advisor? Michael Ansfoll’s upcoming novel, Merlin and the Bloodbound Ring , set to be published in April 2026, offers exactly that. This historical fiction novel dives deep into Merlin’s origins and his journey as a Druid wizard, revealing a side of Merlin that readers of classic Arthurian tales...]]></description><link>https://www.cbarnes.com/post/author-michael-ansfoll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bc3d837ec0d59a4b4dd46e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:16:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b4fe9b_17502267495249f593b1280a98dcc107~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Barnes Publishing</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>