22 Friday Dec 2017
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Amazon pre-order, Judith Sterling, medieval romance, Shadow of the Swan, The Novels of Ravenwood
Wow! That was fast! Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood, is now available for digital pre-orders on Amazon.
Here’s the link, if you’re interested: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JYQDTX/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513979604&sr=8-4&keywords=judith+sterling
Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays! 🙂
20 Wednesday Dec 2017
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Big news! I just learned the release date for Shadow of the Swan: January 31, 2018. If you’re wondering about the story, here’s the scoop:
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.
I’ll let you know when it’s available for pre-order!
06 Wednesday Dec 2017
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19th-century occultist, Flight of the Raven, gossip rag, guest post, Judith Sterling, medieval romance, Regency Era, Soul of the Wolf, The Bluestocking Belles, The Novels of Ravenwood, The Teatime Tattler
Happy Wednesday! I’m sharing a couple of excerpts from Soul of the Wolf today with a guest post on The Teatime Tattler, a Regency era gossip rag. I created the character of Mr. Palmer, an early 19th-century occultist who can see into the past–and into my medieval stories–while visiting the ruins of Ravenwood and Nihtscua (the castles in Flight of the Raven and Soul of the Wolf). Stop by if you have a chance. A big thanks to the Bluestocking Belles for having me!
Here’s the link to the Soul of the Wolf post: http://bluestockingbelles.net/occult-witness-delicate-scene/
Here’s the link to the Soul of the Wolf post: http://bluestockingbelles.net/occult-witness-delicate-scene/
Here’s the link to an earlier post I wrote (also as Mr. Palmer) with excerpts from Flight of the Raven: http://bluestockingbelles.net/seducing-cursed-bride/
13 Monday Nov 2017
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Ashley York, Bambi Lynn, Barbara Bettis, Cathy MacRae, Ceci Giltenan, Elisabeth Hobbes, Jenna Jaxon, Judith Sterling, Lane McFarland, Laurel O'Donnell, Mary Morgan, Medieval Monday, medieval romance, Nicole Locke, Ruth A. Casie, Sherry Ewing, Soul of the Wolf, The Novels of Ravenwood
Hi, everyone! We’ll be announcing the winner of our recent blog hop, First Encounter, next Monday, November 20. Remember, those who comment on each snippet (14 in all) of a particular author will be entered into a drawing to win all 14 e-books showcased in this round of Medieval Monday, including my book, Soul of the Wolf.
That’s a lot of loot, providing many hours of fun reading for those who love historical romance! So I’m going to post all the links to the blogs involved to give you one last chance to comment on all of my snippets or those of another author. I’m listing these in the order of my snippets, 1 through 14. Here you go!
http://ruthacasie.blogspot.com/
www.bambilynnblog.wordpress.com
http://www.jennajaxon.wordpress.com
http://lanemcfarland.com/2017/08/medieval-monday-with-judith-sterling/
https://www.ashleyyorkauthor.com/blog
www.barbarabettis.blogspot.com
http://www.laurel-odonnell.com/
http://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog
http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog
https://judithmarshallauthor.com/2017/11/06/medieval-monday-first-encounter-in-soul-of-the-wolf/
So there you have it: all 14 snippets from Soul of the Wolf in a row. You might need to scroll down a bit on those blogs to find the posts, but just look for my characters Wulfstan and Jocelyn embracing beneath the full moon. They’ll guide you home!
Good luck, everyone, and Happy Monday!
10 Friday Nov 2017
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cover reveal, historical romance, Judith Sterling, medieval romance, romance series, Shadow of the Swan, The Novels of Ravenwood
I can now reveal the cover of my upcoming release, Shadow of the Swan, the third of The Novels of Ravenwood. So without further ado…
For anyone following the series, Shadow of the Swan is Sir Robert’s love story. Of course, each book can stand on its own, and there will be two more after this one.
No release date yet, but I’ll keep you posted. A big thanks to the cover artist, RJ Morris!
Wishing everyone a great weekend! 🙂
08 Wednesday Nov 2017
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cover reveal, giveaway, Goodreads, Judith Sterling, medieval romance, romance series, Shadow of the Swan, Soul of the Wolf, The Novels of Ravenwood
It’s the last day to enter the Goodreads giveaway! You could win a signed copy of my medieval romance, Soul of the Wolf, the second of The Novels of Ravenwood.
Regarding the third book in the series, Shadow of the Swan, I’ll reveal the cover very soon!
Good luck, everyone, and happy Wednesday!
06 Monday Nov 2017
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Welcome back to Medieval Monday and the last installment of our “First Encounter” theme! I’m pleased to share with you the fourteenth and final excerpt from Soul of the Wolf, Book 2 of The Novels of Ravenwood. Let’s follow Wulfstan as he steals back up the hill to Woden’s Circle and glimpses Lady Jocelyn in an unguarded and most provocative moment!
Jocelyn’s back was to him. She had freed her hair from its tight braid, and the long locks clung to her hips. Her delicate hands caressed one of the ancient stones, then pushed against it. Arching her back with catlike grace, she lifted her face to the rain. Water poured down on her, and she accepted it with abandon.
He couldn’t move. His heart thumped in his chest. She seemed a primitive goddess amid the pagan stones, and part of him wanted to join her.
No. Remember your quest. Keep your promise.
Gritting his teeth, he tore his gaze from the intimate scene. He spun around and marched down the hill, leaving his bride behind.
And there you have it! Be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a digital copy of Soul of the Wolf.
A little more about the book:
A Norman loyalist, Lady Jocelyn bristles when ordered to marry Wulfstan, a Saxon sorcerer. She nurses a painful secret and would rather bathe in a cesspit than be pawed by such a man…until her lifelong dream of motherhood rears its head.
A man of magic and mystery, Wulfstan has no time for wedded bliss. He fears that consummating their marriage will bind their souls and wrench his focus from the ancient riddle his dying mother begged him to solve. He’s a lone wolf, salving old wounds with endless work. But Jocelyn stirs him as no woman ever has.
Their attraction is undeniable. Their fates are intertwined. Together, they must face their demons and bring light to a troubled land.
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30 Monday Oct 2017
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It’s Medieval Monday and Week Thirteen of our “First Encounter” theme. I’m delighted to welcome the lovely and talented Mary Morgan today! Don’t you love this cover?
If you’re following the moment when my hero and heroine meet in Soul of the Wolf, you can find the thirteenth snippet on Mary’s blog: http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog
But let’s focus on Mary’s thirteenth snippet from Dragon Knight’s Axe, Book 3 of her Order of the Dragon Knights series:
Intriguing little bird…
Alastair’s fists were clenched by his sides. How did this mere wisp of a woman know his true name? Very few had heard of the Dragon Knights. What made her so special? She was nothing but a slave, possibly cast out by her own people. Or so he thought.
He would get the truth out of her. She was now his. Bought and paid for.
His anger simmered just below the surface, and he allowed his eyes to flash with the fire of the dragon. Hearing her gasp, he smiled. Good, little bird. Fear me.
Without giving her time to react, he swept her up and dumped her over his left shoulder, and strode toward the ship.
He heard her sharp intake of breath, and then she started to pound against his back. “Put…me down,” she demanded.
“Nae.”
Follow along next week on Mary’s own blog for the final excerpt of her “First Encounter” with the hero and heroine of Dragon Knight’s Axe. http://www.marymorganauthor.com/blog
And don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win a digital copy of the book!
A little more about Dragon Knight’s Axe:
Alastair MacKay, a battled-scarred Dragon Knight flees to the sea to separate himself from his fae-given power connecting him to the land. But it is on land that he rescues a woman from a slave trader in Ireland. It is through Fiona he steps back inadvertently into a world filled with magic—taking on the role of protector and at the same time leading him on a journey to confront his greatest regret and fears.
Research assistant, Fiona O’Quinlan loves translating ancient artifacts at Trinity College. When she falls asleep on an archeological dig, she awakens in another time. She soon discovers a Dragon Knight’s relic has been entrusted into her care. Determined to return the artifact to the Great Glen, Fiona is unprepared for the danger ahead—losing her heart and soul to Alastair “Beast” MacKay.
Will their love be strong enough to soothe the beast and heal the man? Or will Death swing its axe, leaving them lost for all eternity?
Buy the book:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Knights-Axe-Order-Book-ebook/dp/B00Y5756TO/
BN: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragon-knights-axe-mary-morgan/1122070231/
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/dragon-knight-s-axe-1
iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dragon-knights-axe/id996720081?mt=11
27 Friday Oct 2017
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Welcome to the last Phantasmic Friday of October. Halloween is less than a week away, and I’m loving it! I love the Yuletide too, which is probably why my second medieval romance, Soul of the Wolf, is set in December of 1101. It’s also the season in which today’s true ghost story begins.
Christmas of 1992 found me packing for Sweden, where I would study for the next six months under a Swedish Institute scholarship. At the time, which was long before I met my husband, my Swedish-American boyfriend arranged for me to stay in his grandmother’s empty house in Stockholm for the week leading up to nyårsafton (New Year’s Eve). It was a small, quaint dwelling with numerous knick-knacks and—as I would soon discover—a tragic past.
The bedroom where I slept opened onto an alcove, above which the trap door to the attic was poised. My first night, I woke with a start…to darkness and an acute sense of someone hovering in the alcove. The space was alive with creaking floorboards and a bluish light.
A flashlight? An intruder?
My heart pounded. I shifted in bed to gain a better view.
No one was there. Or so it seemed.
I slid out of bed and tiptoed around the house, just to be sure I was alone. The doors were locked, and by the time I climbed back into bed, the strange light was gone. I fluffed up my pillow and rearranged the bedcovers.
Then a scraping, scratching sound filled the alcove. Had rats infested the attic?
A sudden rush of emotions slammed into me. Despair. Dread. Distress. Not mine but another’s.
Every night brought the same experience: the light, the sounds, and the mood. When the phenomena ceased, I sought sleep again, but as you can imagine, it took a while before I drifted off.
Months later, I learned the truth. My boyfriend’s uncle had committed suicide years before. He’d hung himself in the alcove, not ten feet from where I slept. If I’d known that at the time, I would’ve tried to help him move on. I hope he has since found peace.
I’ve enjoyed sharing some of my paranormal experiences with you this month. Believe it or not, they’re just the tip of the iceberg! Not surprisingly, the supernatural finds its way into almost everything I write. Check out My Books for more information.
Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween!
23 Monday Oct 2017
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Elisabeth Hobbes, Judith Sterling, Medieval Monday, medieval romance, Redeeming the Rogue Knight, Soul of the Wolf
Welcome back to Medieval Monday and Week Twelve of our “First Encounter” theme!
If you’re following the moment when my hero and heroine first meet in Soul of the Wolf, you can find the twelfth snippet on Elisabeth Hobbes’ blog: www.ElisabethHobbes.co.uk
But let’s focus on Elisabeth’s twelfth snippet from Redeeming the Rogue Knight:
‘Where are you going?’ she asked, alarmed at the prospect of being left alone with the man who had earlier appeared intent on violating her. The word we did not give her any comfort either.
‘You heard what he said. I must hide our horses. We are being hunted. I’ll explain properly later.’ Thomas gazed around frantically as if expecting assailants to appear from the wooden chest at the foot of the bed or behind the open door. He lumbered out, pulling the door shut.
‘What is this place called?’
The man on the bed had spoken, his voice rough and rasping.
See what happens next on Sherry Ewing’s blog on Monday, October 30! Here’s the link: https://sherryewing.com/blog/
A little more about Redeeming the Rogue Knight:
The spy who sought refuge…
When injured spy Sir Roger Danby comes asking for shelter at her inn, Lucy Carew is wary. He may be strikingly handsome, but the disgraced single mother has learnt the hard way with men like him. Against her better judgement, she gives him refuge.
Sir Roger has never been at the mercy of a woman before, and he’s never met one as mysterious and bewitching as Lucy. He hasn’t come looking for redemption, but Lucy is a woman who could reach in and touch his closely guarded heart…
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