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5+ Stars for TRIP THE LIGHT PHANTASMIC!

05 Monday Dec 2022

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Good news this morning! N. N. Light’s Book Heaven gave my new release 5+ stars! Here’s a snippet of the review:

“An intoxicating gothic paranormal mystery…The world-building was impeccable and classic Judith Sterling. The paranormal aspects were brilliant…I couldn’t put this book down. Highly recommend!”

If you’re interested, you can read the entire review here. Readers’ Favorite also gave Trip the Light Phantasmic five stars:

“A delightful and original story that follows Gwyn as she falls down the rabbit hole into a gothic world where she finds mystery, romance, and magic.”

Paranormal Romance Guild gave it five stars too:

“Such a unique story…I have no doubt you will be as engrossed as I was.”

All in all, this is a great start for the new series, and I’m deeply grateful to my readers and reviewers. Now I need to get back to work on the detailed outline of the second book in the series. Have a wonderful week! 🙂

FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN ~ Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite!

21 Friday Oct 2022

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I woke up this morning to a five-star review from Readers’ Favorite for Flight of the Raven, the first book in The Novels of Ravenwood medieval romance/time travel series. Woohoo! Here’s a little of what the reviewer said:

“Set in northern England in the early 1100s, Flight of the Raven by Judith Sterling reminded me of the earlier works of authors such as Virginia Henley, one of my favorite historical romance authors. Although the book was a quick read, I found myself easily drawn into the period as well as the lives of the characters. The historical touches were woven in nicely and didn’t detract from the storyline. I particularly enjoyed the added elements of mysticism that were still present at the time, as well as the healing practices of Lady Emma.”

Even though I’ve completed the five-book series, it’s nice to know the one that started it all is still touching readers. Trip the Light Phantasmic, the first book of my new gothic paranormal mystery series, will be ready for preorder soon. I can’t wait to show you the cover!

I’ll keep you posted. Have a beautiful day and weekend ahead! 🙂

THE CAULDRON STIRRED ~ Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite!

29 Friday Apr 2022

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Great news! I woke up this morning to learn The Cauldron Stirred earned a five-star review from Readers’ Favorite. Woohoo! Here’s a bit of the review:

“The dialogue is fantastic with descriptive details and attitudes that give a little extra spark to the tone of the story…Delightfully Irish, The Cauldron Stirred delivers a rich and original take on Irish mythology through a coming-of-age journey that has romance, destiny, and family.”

As you know, The Spear Alight–the last book in the Guardians of Erin series–was recently published. It’s wonderful to know the first book is still making a positive impact. If you’re interested, you can find buy links here.

Now, I’m off to continue writing Trip the Light Phantasmic, the first book in my new gothic cozy series, The Gothic Gwyn Mysteries. Wishing you a beautiful day and weekend ahead! 🙂

5++ stars for THE SPEAR ALIGHT!

14 Monday Mar 2022

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Good morning! I just read N. N. Light’s review of The Spear Alight, and it received 5++ stars!!! I’m honored and thrilled that the story touched someone so much. Here’s a bit of the review:

“The Spear Alight is an exceptional young adult paranormal fantasy from start to finish. I’ve read every book in this series and this book is the best of them all. Yes, this is the last book in the series but I’m telling you, it’s a masterpiece. The characters, the conflicts, the emotional tension, the world-building, the expressive narration all blend together to make this story one of the very best I’ve ever read.”

If you’re interested, you can read the full review here. If interest becomes a desire to buy, the first three books in the series are still on sale for 99 cents apiece, and you can purchase the whole series here.

Wishing you a beautiful day and week ahead! 🙂

SHADOW OF THE SWAN ~ Five Stars from Readers’ Favorite!

30 Saturday Jan 2021

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Good news! Shadow of the Swan received 5 stars from Readers’ Favorite! Here’s part of the review:

“Shadow of the Swan by Judith Sterling is the third book in the Ravenwood series. It will appeal to lovers of historical romance and magic-based novels. I loved everything about this book, from the plot to the writing style. The plot was so unique and captivating that I longed to read the first two installments. Judith developed this story with such historical accuracy, a laid back vibe, and some refreshing medieval flavor. I also enjoyed the language usage, which felt very Shakespearean. The story had depth, displaying themes like patience, bravery, deceit, empathy, and more. A tangible lesson I took from this novel is that bullies and tormentors thrive on their victims’ fear. Banish the fear, stand up to them, and they’ll lose their power. I look forward to reading more books from Judith!”

Needless to say, this made my day, and I’m grateful the reviewer enjoyed it so much. Hope you have a lovely day, too!  🙂

A giveaway, a great review, and more!

14 Tuesday Jan 2020

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I love reading and writing series, and if you like them too, you won’t want to miss the Book Series Starter Event on N. N. Light’s Book Heaven.  You can find lots of great reads as well as series to add to your favorites, and one lucky winner will win an e-copy of EVERY BOOK FEATURED IN THE EVENT!  The first books of my two current series (medieval/time travel romance and YA paranormal fantasy) are part of the event.

Yesterday, Flight of the Raven, the first of The Novels of Ravenwood, was featured.  Check it out here!

The Cauldron Stirred, the first book in my Guardians of Erin series, will follow on January 16.  You can find that post, along with all the others, here!

The giveaway is open internationally and runs January 13 – 23.  Enter here and good luck!

In other news, I received a wonderful review for Night of the Owl, the fourth of The Novels of Ravenwood.  You can read it here on Wild Women Reviews, but here’s a bit of it:

“This is a non-stop adventure infused with historical fact, crisp dialogue, laugh out loud moments, and unforgettable characters. Don’t miss this one. On a scale of 1-5, Night of the Owl deserves a 6.”

Wild Women Authors interviewed both me and my heroine, Ardyth Nightshade, and you can read the interviews and an excerpt from the book here!

That’s all for now.  Happy Tuesday!  🙂

A Five-star Review for NIGHT OF THE OWL ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

05 Tuesday Nov 2019

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My new release, Night of the Owl, just received a five-star review from N. N. Light’s Book Heaven!  Here’s a snippet:

Night of the Owl is a sweeping, romantic time travel adventure and the best book of the series. In the same vein as Jude Deveraux’s A Knight in Shining Armor, Judith Sterling weaves an intoxicating romance between an independent modern-day heroine and a medieval ahead-of-his-time hero. The intricate historical backdrop is impressive and added to the richness of the story. She brings such detail to this historical time period, I could smell, taste, and feel everything the characters experience…The ending was incredible. My heart beat a staccato and I might have swooned a bit. Okay, a lot…If you love time travel romance, like Outlander, you’ll fall in love with Night of the Owl. 

To read the whole review, click here.  For buy links, click here.

Happy Tuesday!  🙂

Five-star Review of THE STONE AWAKENED and Another Giveaway!

20 Thursday Dec 2018

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Good news and an early Christmas present:  N. N. Light’s Book Heaven has given The Stone Awakened five stars!  What a lovely launch into the world for a story that’s near to my heart.  Here’s a snippet of the review:

“Filled with plenty of conflict, action and mystery, this is a must-read for any reader looking for a book to lose oneself in. There’s quite a bit going on and Judith Sterling weaves mythology throughout the plot with ease.”

You can read the full review here:

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/single-post/2018/12/19/The-Stone-Awakened-Guardians-of-Erin-Book-Two-by-Judith-Sterling-and-WildRosePress-paranormal-bookreview-bookstagram

And guess what?  I’m doing another giveaway of the award-winning first book in the series, The Cauldron Stirred; this time, on Tena Stetler’s blog.  We’d love to see you, and you just might win!  Join us here:

https://www.tenastetler.com/judith-sterlin-author-of-the-stone-awakened/

That’s all the news for now.  Whatever your plans for today, I hope they go well for you.  Cheers!

A little more about The Stone Awakened:

Since moving to Ireland, Ashling Donoghue has tackled one challenge after another. Now the mystery of her parents’ disappearance seems unsolvable. Are they dead or only missing? No one—not even the godlike Breasals—has a clue. Hope and fear war inside her, but she’s determined to find answers and stay strong for her siblings. Even as she hones newfound powers, her banshee-in-training sister Deirdre needs her support.

Ashling could use a little help herself. She’s struggling to navigate her first romance, and while Aengus Breasal stirs her body, mind, and soul, his nemesis Lorcan does too. Both men harbor secrets about her past life as Caer. One has ties to Aoife, the scheming wind demon whose influence is on the rise.

As the Stone of Destiny awakens, so does the conflict within.

Buy it here:

Amazon https://www.amzn.com/B07K4Y7QV6

Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-stone-awakened-judith-sterling/1129823740

The Wild Rose Press https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/6385-the-stone-awakened.html

iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-stone-awakened/id1441253802?mt=11

Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Awakened-Guardians-Erin-Book-ebook/dp/B07K4Y7QV6

Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/Stone-Awakened-Guardians-Erin-Book-ebook/dp/B07K4Y7QV6

Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Stone-Awakened-Guardians-Erin-Book-ebook/dp/B07K4Y7QV6

GUARDIANS OF ERIN Series ~ Read the First Book for Free!

10 Saturday Nov 2018

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The first review of The Stone Awakened is in, and it’s 5 stars! – “The writing, as in the first book, has real warmth that welcomes you right in and holds your hand through the entire book.”

Because it’s crucial to read the first book before the second, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m offering a free digital copy (pdf, mobi, or epub) of The Cauldron Stirred to the first 20 people who message me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/judithsterlingfiction

All I ask in return is that you write a short, honest review (even just two sentences) on Amazon, and on Goodreads if you have an account.  If you like young adult paranormal fantasy, I hope to hear from you!

 

Five-star Review of SHADOW OF THE SWAN

13 Monday Aug 2018

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I’m so happy and grateful that Shadow of the Swan, the third book in my medieval romance series The Novels of Ravenwood, has received five stars from N. N. Light’s Book Heaven!  Check out the review here:

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/single-post/2018/08/13/Two-Souls-in-Need-of-Healing-Shadow-of-the-Swan-by-Judith-Sterling-and-WildRosePress-historicalromance-MedievalMonday-bookreview

I’m making good progress on the fourth book in the series, Night of the Owl.  I’m having a lot of fun with this one!  🙂

Hope everyone has had a good Monday.  Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!