Every author starts with one blank page. A few years ago, I dreamed of holding my first published book. Today, there are two books, two audiobooks, and so many more pirate adventures waiting to be told. Thank you to every reader who's taken this journey with me—whether you've bought a book, listened to an audiobook, left a review, recommended my stories, or simply encouraged me along the way. Every bit of support means more than you know. Here's to the next adventure. 🏴‍☠️💜 #AuthorJourney #BookTok #IndieAuthor #HistoricalFiction #ParanormalRomance #PirateBooks #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife See less

Well, look what arrived! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Pirate Queen’s Curse received a five-star review from Readers’ Favorite—and apparently, I also get an official seal! Which means I can order these as stickers for the physical copies of the book. Because if a pirate author is handed shiny treasure, obviously she is going to put it on everything. 🏴‍☠️ And this line from the review absolutely made my day: “E. H. Casteele just became one of my favorite authors, skillfully melding swashbuckling adventure, paranormal romance, and midlife reinvention into this gripping tale.” - Divine Zape, Reader's Favorite Reviewer I think Elizabeth and Jib would approve. Jib would probably demand his own sticker. Just in time for Talk Like A Pirate Day!

My husband and I just returned from a 2-week 30th anniversary Med Cruise from Barcelona, Spain, to Athens, Greece, and it was amazing! Of course, every pirate author needs their own parrot as well 📷 #parrotlife #pirateauthor #indieauthors

When it's your birthday, and your family understood the assignment! Baldur's Gate 3 Funko for my nerdy half, and a custom pirate hat in my fave color with my author's logo on a yeti cup! #baldursgate3 #nerdygamer #piratelover #indieauthor

RIP to my little lion man, Loki, who crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 14 years old. He was my co-writer and best friend. 😢🦁

🏴‍☠️Do you love pirates?🏴‍☠️ From legendary captains and hidden treasure to ancient curses and unforgettable adventures, I've always believed there's something magical about pirate stories. That's why I wrote two very different pirate novels: ⚔️ The Prince of Pirates – A historical fiction inspired by the true story of Black Sam Bellamy and Maria Hallett. 🦜 The Pirate Queen's Curse – A paranormal fantasy filled with magic, danger, a reluctant heroine... and one very opinionated parrot. Whether you prefer history or a touch of the supernatural, I hope you'll find an adventure waiting for you. Fair winds, and happy reading! 🦜🏴‍☠️☠️ #AuthorLife #HistoricalFiction #FantasyBooks #Pirates #PirateBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #ReadersOfFacebook #EHCasteele

🏴‍☠️ Captain's Log: Supporting Local Never Sounded So Good One of my favorite things about being an indie author is partnering with independent bookstores. I'm thrilled that both of my pirate adventures are now available at @BlackBirchBooks in Wasilla, Alaska! 📖 The Prince of Pirates (historical fiction) 🦜 The Pirate Queen's Curse (paranormal pirate romance) While I was visiting, I also learned about Libro.fm, which lets you enjoy audiobooks while supporting your favorite local bookstore instead of a big corporation. If you sign up through Black Birch Books using the code CHOOSEINDIE, you'll receive a free audiobook to start your membership. The best part? Both of my audiobooks are available on Libro.fm, so if you've been wanting to sail the seas with Black Sam Bellamy or join Elizabeth Tate, Jib, and the crew aboard The Witch's Revenge, this is a great way to begin. If you're in Alaska, stop by Black Birch Books—they're a wonderful independent bookstore that supports local authors, hosts events, and even gives back to the community. 📚 Support local. 🎧 Listen local. 🏴‍☠️ Read pirate books. #BlackBirchBooks #SupportIndieBookstores #LibroFM #ChooseIndie #PirateBooks #HistoricalFiction #ParanormalRomance #Audiobooks #IndieAuthor #AuthorLife 1m

📷 Update! She's officially everywhere! 📷📷 When I announced that The Pirate Queen's Curse audiobook had started rolling out, a few major retailers were still catching up... Well, the wait is over! 📷 Audible is now live! That means you can now listen on: 📷 Audible 📷 Amazon 📷 Apple Books (rolling out shortly) 📷 Spotify 📷 Everand 📷 Google Play 📷 Kobo 📷 Walmart ...and other audiobook retailers. A huge thank you to my wonderful narrator, @TheMariaMcCann , for bringing Elizabeth, Jib, and the crew of the Witch's Revenge to life. Whether you're driving, gardening, folding laundry, or just looking for your next adventure, I'd love for you to come aboard. #Audiobook #NowAvailable #PirateQueensCurse #PirateFantasy #FantasyRomance #ParanormalRomance #WomenOver40 #Audible #BookTok #Bookstagram

My official logo/brand!

Such an awesome feeling!

🏴‍☠️ IT'S RELEASE DAY! 🏴‍☠️ After months of writing, revising, editing, and dreaming, The Pirate Queen's Curse is finally out in the world! This story began as a "what if?" while I was writing my first novel about Black Sam Bellamy. That spark grew into a tale of pirates, ancient magic, curses, merfolk, found family, and one very mouthy parrot named Jib. 🦜 Meet Elizabeth Tate, a marine archaeologist whose life is turned upside down when betrayal, a centuries-old curse, and a legendary pirate ship collide. ⚓ Pirates 🧜‍♂️ Merfolk 🔮 Ancient Magic 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Legends ❤️ Slow-Burn Romance 🦜 A Chaotic Parrot 🌊 A Pirate Queen's Destiny If any of that sounds like your kind of adventure, I'd love for you to check it out! Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey. Whether you've read my books, shared a post, left a review, or simply cheered me on, I appreciate you more than you know. ❤️ The adventure begins today. 👑 The Pirate Queen's Curse is now available!

🏴‍☠️ RELEASES MONDAY, JUNE 15! 🏴‍☠️ 🌊 Betrayed by her husband. 🦜 Then a mysterious parrot appeared. 🧜‍♂️ A cursed pirate saved her. 🖤 A dangerous ally offered answers. 🏴‍☠️ The Witch's Revenge chose its queen. The Pirate Queen's Curse sails into the world on June 15th! If you love pirates, merfolk, ancient magic, cursed ships, treasure hunts, found family, and slow-burn romance, I hope you'll join Elizabeth Tate on her journey to become the Pirate Queen. ⚓ Book One in a new fantasy trilogy: 📖 The Pirate Queen's Curse ⚔️ The Pirate Queen's Rise 👑 The Pirate Queen's Reign Just a few more days until release! Who else loves pirate stories? 🏴‍☠️🌊🦜 #ThePirateQueensCurse #PirateFantasy #FantasyBooks #FantasyRomance #ParanormalFantasy #ParanormalWomensFiction #Merfolk #Pirates #SlowBurnRomance #CursedShip #MagicAndMayhem #FoundFamily #Bookstagram #BookTok #BookReels #IndieAuthor #IndieFantasy #NewRelease #ComingSoon #ReadersOfInstagram #FantasyReader #WomenWhoWrite #AuthorLife #BookLaunch #MustReadBooks

THE PIRATE QUEEN'S CURSE releases June 15th & available for pre-order! At forty, Elizabeth Tate expected to be worrying about museum exhibits, grant funding, and whether her students were actually reading the syllabus. She did not expect: ⚓ To discover she's descended from a witch 🌊 To awaken dangerous sea magic 🏴‍☠️ To inherit a cursed pirate ship 🗺️ To become the target of a secret society 🦜 Or to be constantly judged by a sarcastic parrot Yet here we are. If you love pirate legends, magic, ghost ships, slow-burn romance, and heroines who discover their greatest adventure begins in midlife, I hope you'll join Elizabeth aboard The Witch's Revenge. 📖 Preorder here: amazon.com/dp/B0GZS4ZHZJ/?_e… #ThePirateQueensCurse #PirateFantasy #ParanormalWomensFiction #MidlifeHeroine #GhostShip #FantasyBooks #WomenOver40 #SlowBurnRomance #BookRelease

🏴‍☠️ ARC READERS WANTED! 🏴‍☠️ Would you like to read The Pirate Queen's Curse before release? I'm looking for readers who love pirate adventures, ancient magic, cursed treasures, and slow-burn romance to join my ARC team and receive an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. ✨ Perfect for readers who enjoy: ⚓ Pirates & high-seas adventure 🔮 Witchcraft & hidden powers 🧜 Merfolk & mythical creatures ❤️ Slow-burn romance 🏴‍☠️ Cursed pirate crews 🗺️ Treasure hunts & lost artifacts 🌊 Paranormal Women's Fiction About the Book Marine archaeologist Elizabeth Tate's life is shattered by betrayal and a centuries-old curse. When she finds herself aboard a legendary pirate ship trapped between worlds, she must uncover the truth about her heritage, master powers she never knew she possessed, and stop a secret society from unleashing an ancient evil. 📚 Get your ARC copy here: 🔹 BookSirens: booksirens.com/book/RFBLD0E/… 🔹 BookSprout: booksprout.co/reviewer/revie… Thank you for supporting indie authors! Honest reviews help books find new readers. #ARCTeam #BookReviewers #FantasyBooks #PirateFantasy #ParanormalWomensFiction #FantasyRomance #IndieAuthor #Bookstagram #ReadersWanted #ThePirateQueensCurse

I'm so excited for my cover reveal! @DerangeDoctor did an amazing job on the covers and my social media files for the first book in my new series! 🏴‍☠️ THE PIRATE QUEEN'S CURSE WILL BE AVAILABLE JUNE 15TH & AVAILABLE TO PREORDER! 📷 Jib, the parrot, says you should preorder my book. To be fair, Jib says a lot of things. Most of them aren't fit for polite company. Jib promises not to judge you if you don't want to preorder! (That's a lie. He absolutely will.) Inside you'll find: ⚓ A cursed pirate ship 🌊 Sea witches and storm magic 🗺️ Hidden secrets 💙 Slow-burn romance 🦜 One foul-mouthed parrot ✨ A forty-year-old heroine discovering it's never too late to rewrite your destiny 📖Here's the Amazon link! It will also be available through other retailers l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https… #ThePirateQueensCurse #ParanormalWomensFiction #MidlifeHeroine #PirateFantasy #FantasyBooks #BookRelease #ComingJune15 #SlowBurnRomance #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #WomenOver40 #PirateBooks