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Monthly Archives: September 2019

A Release Date for NIGHT OF THE OWL and a Post about Salem, MA

25 Wednesday Sep 2019

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Guardians of Erin, historical romance, Judith Sterling, Kathryn Hills, medieval romance, Night of the Owl, paranormal fantasy series, Salem Massachusetts, The House of the Seven Gables, The Novels of Ravenwood, The Sword Unsheathed, The Witch House, time travel romance, worldwide release, YA series

The worldwide release date for Night of the Owl, the fourth of The Novels of Ravenwood, will be October 21, 2019!  It happens to be my husband’s and my 19th wedding anniversary and smack dab in the middle of Salem, MA’s busiest season!  Because I work at The Witch House and my husband works at The House of the Seven Gables, we’ll be right in the thick of things!

Speaking of Salem, author Kathryn Hills has written a wonderful post about it.  I’m one of the Salem residents she featured, and you can read it here.

That’s all for now.  I’ll let you know when Night of the Owl is available for preorder.  And I should have news about The Sword Unsheathed, the third book in my Guardians of Erin YA paranormal fantasy series, soon.

Wishing you a great Wednesday!  🙂

A Featured Book in N. N. Light’s Fall Bookathon and My Giveaway Winner

17 Tuesday Sep 2019

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All month long, N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is featuring great fall reads and their authors.  Today, it’s my turn.  There’s an excerpt from The Cauldron Stirred, and I talk about my inspiration for the Guardians of Erin series.  You can also enter to win Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift cards.  Pop in and take a look!  And remember, both books in the Guardians of Erin series are on sale for 99 cents through September 19th!

In other news, I’ve chosen a winner in my scavenger hunt Facebook giveaway!  Congrats to Donamae Clausen Kutska, who won an autographed copy of The Cauldron Stirred.

Thank you to everyone who commented.  Keep your eyes peeled for another giveaway soon!

Autumn Booklover’s Facebook Scavenger Hunt and a GIVEAWAY!

13 Friday Sep 2019

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Who doesn’t love autumn?  Leaves whirling in the wind and rain outside, a comfy chair inside, and you with your favorite book and a hot beverage.  Play our fun and easy hunt, and you could win one of five gift baskets or boxes loaded with yummy goodies to snack on while reading!  Plus, with 30 authors participating—most hosting individual giveaways of their own on the hunt—our autumn basket is overflowing with new books to discover and prizes up for grabs!

https://bookwrapt.com/autumn-hunt/

I’m one of the authors doing a giveaway.  You don’t have to participate in the scavenger hunt to win.  Simply check out my books and choose which one you’d like to receive as a signed paperback.  Then go to my Facebook page, find the scavenger hunt post at the top, and enter your choice as a comment.  You have until 11:59 p.m. EST on September 16 to comment.  I’ll announce the winner on Facebook and in a September 17th blog post.  Good luck and happy hunting!

Cover Reveal ~ NIGHT OF THE OWL

12 Thursday Sep 2019

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cover reveal, historical romance, Judith Sterling, medieval England, medieval history, medieval romance, Night of the Owl, Return of the Raven, The Novels of Ravenwood, time travel romance

I can finally reveal the cover for the book I finished writing in January! A big thanks to cover artist Debbie Taylor.  Here’s the scoop on the story itself:

PhD student Ardyth Nightshade has renounced men and pursues her twentieth-century career with single-minded focus. When fate whisks her to medieval England, she meets her match in a man whose passions mirror her own. Can she sacrifice ambition for a love she never sought?

Hugh, Lord Seacrest confounds all who know him. He refuses to marry without a meeting of minds and hearts, and no lady has even approached his ideal…until Ardyth. But she’s an odd one, with unique skills, shocking habits, and total conviction she needs no man. She also harbors secrets, and in the midst of rumors, plots, and murder, trust is fragile.

A woman outside of her time. A man ahead of his. They must take a leap of faith to forge a bond that will shape history.

I should have a release date soon, and I’m currently writing the fifth and final book in the series, Return of the Raven.  Time travel features largely in that one, too.

Well, that’s all for now.  Wishing you a beautiful Thursday!  🙂

Audiobook News ~ THE STONE AWAKENED

11 Wednesday Sep 2019

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My young adult paranormal fantasy The Stone Awakened has followed in my other books’ footsteps and is available on audio!

Now you can listen to this second book of the Guardians of Erin series and go along for the ride as the Donoghue siblings’ Irish adventure continues.  Check it out!

Amazon Audio | Audible | Apple Audio

Medieval Monday Winner!

09 Monday Sep 2019

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Flight of the Raven, historical romance, Judith Sterling, literary giveaway, Medieval Monday, medieval romance, romance series, Shadow of the Swan, Soul of the Wolf, The Novels of Ravenwood, winner

I’ve chosen a winner from the commenters of this round of Medieval Monday.  Congratulations, Cyndi Bennett!  You’ve won e-copies (gifted through Amazon) of the first three books in The Novels of Ravenwood series:  Flight of the Raven, Soul of the Wolf, and Shadow of the Swan.  Please email me at judithsterlingmarshall@gmail.com and let me know to which email address I should send the gift.

Thanks again to everyone who commented.  We’ll start a new round of Medieval Monday soon!  🙂

The GUARDIANS OF ERIN series is on sale!

06 Friday Sep 2019

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The Cauldron Stirred and The Stone Awakened are now on sale for 99 cents.  If you like young adult paranormal fantasy–or love Ireland like I do–you’ll want to snap these up!

“Drop what you’re doing and read [THE CAULDRON STIRRED] now!” ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven; Best Paranormal of 2018 Award

“Readers [of THE STONE AWAKENED] will be caught up in Judith Sterling’s magical world filled with modern, relatable characters, Irish legends, mystical creatures, sweet romance, and a suspenseful mystery leaving them with hungry anticipation for the next book in the series.” ~ InD’Tale Magazine, 2019 RONE Award finalist

Both books:

Amazon

Amazon UK

The first book:

Amazon

Amazon UK

Amazon CA

Amazon AU

Barnes & Noble

iBooks

SALE RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 19!

The third book in the series, The Sword Unsheathed, is with my editor now.  I should have news about it soon.

Wishing you a great Friday and even greater weekend!  🙂

Fall into These Great Reads Bookathon ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

03 Tuesday Sep 2019

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Calling all readers! Have you read all your beach reads over the summer and you’re looking for new stories to dive into this month? We’re celebrating books from all genres at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s second annual Fall into These Great Reads Bookathon. 51 books will be featured, and you’ll have a chance to win one of the following:

~ $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

~ $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

~ $25 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

~ $15 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

~ $10 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card

I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, The Cauldron Stirred (Guardians of Erin, Book One) will be featured on September 17, and I’ll be talking about my inspiration for the series.

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/fall-into-these-great-reads-bookath

Enter to win one of the prizes here.  Good luck!  🙂

Medieval Monday ~ SHADOW OF THE SWAN

02 Monday Sep 2019

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Welcome back to Medieval Monday! Today, I’m sharing the final snippet of my “Bad Guy” excerpt.  Hard to believe this round of Medieval Monday is almost over!

Remember to leave a comment below for a chance to win digital copies of the first three books in The Novels of Ravenwood series.  If I choose your name, you’ll get the full story so far, and you’ll be all set for its continuation in my upcoming release, Night of the Owl (The Novels of Ravenwood, Book 4).  I’ll announce the winner next Monday, September 9.

In last week’s snippet, Father Cedric of Ravenwood arrived on the scene just in time to cut short Archdeacon Dominy’s intimidation of Lady Constance.  Here’s what happens next:

            Constance held her breath.  Dominy threw her a scornful look over his shoulder, then left without another word.  As if on cue, the sun shone through the window, and the chapel brightened.

            She could breathe again.  “Thank you…Father Cedric, is it?”

            The priest nodded.  “And you’re Lady Constance.  Lady Ravenwood informed me of your arrival.  Do forgive my cousin.  He can be…difficult.”

            You’ve no idea how difficult!  “Did he tell you why he’s here?”

            “Given our history, I expect he came to gloat about his recent elevation to the archdeaconship.”

            “How long will he stay?”

            Depression overtook Cedric’s features.  “Through St. John’s Eve.”

            “But that’s more than a month away!”

             He shrugged.  “Apparently, he wants to grace us with his presence on the feast day. But let’s not dwell on our trials.  ’Tis quite fine out, and the orchard is in full bloom.  Would your ladyship accompany me thither?”

            The priest was a kind soul, through and through.  She could sense it.

            “I’d be happy to, Father.”

Constance has escaped the archdeacon’s clutches…for now.  But as I’m sure you’ve guessed, Dominy has a lot more up his proverbial sleeve.

A little more about Shadow of the Swan:

Lady Constance de Bret was determined to be a nun, until shadows from the past eclipsed her present. Marriage is the safest option, but she insists on a spiritual union, in which physical intimacy is forbidden. Not so easy with a bridegroom who wields unparalleled charm! But a long-buried secret could taint his affection and cloak her in shadow forever.

Back from the Crusades, Sir Robert le Donjon craves a home of his own and children to inherit it. From the moment he meets Constance, he feels a mysterious bond between them. When she’s threatened, he vows to protect her and agrees to the spiritual marriage, with the hope of one day persuading her to enjoy a “real” one. She captivates him but opens old wounds and challenges everything he thought he believed.

Two souls in need of healing. Two hearts destined to beat as one.

Buy the book or the audiobook:

Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo | Audible

Thanks for joining me for this round of Medieval Monday.  Be sure to comment below, and check in next week to see if you’re the winner!

Read a Book Month Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

01 Sunday Sep 2019

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In September, kids are back in school, and swirling winds blanket the Northern Hemisphere in cooler temperatures. And this month, N. N. Light has gathered quite a collection of bookish prizes to give away. You can even win autographed paperbacks by some of today’s bestselling authors or possibly a copy of my medieval romance, Soul of the Wolf, the second of The Novels of Ravenwood.

You could be the lucky winner so don’t delay. If there’s a particular book or prize you’d like to win, be sure to say which one you want when you enter via Rafflecopter. Enter below and good luck!

Read a Book Month Giveaway: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db775036

Literary Giveaway Portal:  https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/literary-giveaway-portal

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