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THE CAULDRON STIRRED ~ Trick or Treat Book Bonanza

07 Friday Oct 2022

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It’s my turn to be featured in the Trick or Treat Book Bonanza at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven. Check it out here!

Remember, when entering the giveaway, you’ll receive five additional entries if you buy my book or any of the others featured and send N. N. Light a pic of the purchase. Hope to see you there! 🙂

Fall Into These Great Reads Bookathon

01 Thursday Sep 2022

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Welcome, September! I’m excited for fall and thrilled to participate in a huge autumn-themed event this month. N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is celebrating books from all genres in their annual Fall Into These Great Reads Bookathon. Thirty books will be featured, and there’s a chance to win a $75 Amazon gift card.

The Spear Alight, the fourth and final installment in my young adult paranormal fantasy series, Guardians of Erin, will be featured on September 6. I’ll be sharing what inspired me to write the book and what I love most about fall.

Bookmark this event and tell your friends:

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

Enter the giveaway here!

Open internationally. You must have a valid Amazon US or Amazon CA account to win.

Runs September 1 – 30.

Drawing will be held on October 3.

Good luck, and have a great month! 🙂

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! 🙂

Be Mine Bookish Giveaway

02 Wednesday Feb 2022

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This month, I’ve teamed up with N. N. Light and several authors to bring you a sweet giveaway! There are more than 50 prizes, including autographed print copies, e-books, audiobook codes, a box of chocolates, gift cards, and swag. It’s heavy on the romance, but you’ll also find women’s fiction, suspense, thriller, literary fiction, and more.  I’m giving away the first three books in my young adult series, Guardians of Erin.

Check out all the prizes here. If there are any in particular you’d like to win, make sure to say so when you enter here. The giveaway runs through February 28th. Good luck!

Spooky Halloween Bookish Giveaway

02 Saturday Oct 2021

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October is here, and it’s my favorite time of year. There’s a chill in the air, the leaves turn fiery, and here in Salem, Massachusetts, Halloween is a month-long celebration. Late at night, as the wind shakes my windows, I love to curl up with a good book. N. N. Light feels the same way, and they’re hosting an awesome giveaway. No tricks, just treats for booklovers! Everything from romance to paranormal is up for grabs, and you can even enter to win The Cauldron Stirred, the first book in my award-winning Guardians of Erin young adult paranormal fantasy series.

Check out the list of prizes here. If there’s one in particular you’d like, be sure to name it when entering here. The giveaway runs through the 31st. Good luck, and happy October! 🙂

Summer in the Sun Book Giveaway

01 Thursday Jul 2021

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July is here, and whether you embrace the heat or stay inside with the a/c cranked, you’ll want to check out this great giveaway at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven! It runs through July 31st, and you can win free books, including hardcover, e-copy, and audio, plus Amazon and Starbucks gift cards. I’ve contributed free audiobook codes (US and UK) for the first two books in my award-winning young adult paranormal fantasy series: The Cauldron Stirred and The Stone Awakened.

See all the prizes here. If there’s one in particular you’d like to win, be sure to list it when entering via Rafflecopter. Good luck, and have a fabulous July!

My books are Author Shout Recommended Reads!

02 Tuesday Mar 2021

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Woohoo! Two of my books–Night of the Owl (The Novels of Ravenwood, #4) and The Cauldron Stirred (Guardians of Erin, #1)–were chosen as Recommended Reads in the 2021 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards. I’m honored and grateful to see my books alongside other wonderful reads.

Check out all the winners here!

Now I need to get back to writing the fourth and final book of my Guardians of Erin series: The Spear Alight. With St. Patrick’s Day (and my deadline) fast approaching, I’m feeling inspired. Have a beautiful day!  🙂

5++ stars for RETURN OF THE RAVEN, plus best seller news!

25 Thursday Feb 2021

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N. N. Light’s Book Heaven has given my new release 5++ stars! I’m so excited! Here’s a bit of the review:

“This is the crown of excellence…A brilliant conclusion to the series, [it] is a must-read. It can be read as a standalone, too. Fans of Diana Gabaldon will swoon over Return of the Raven.”

If you’re interested, you can read the whole review here.

Wonderful things have happened recently with this series. In previous posts, I mentioned Shadow of the Swan‘s five-star review from Reader’s Favorite and Night of the Owl‘s second-place win in the Paranormal Romance Guild Reviewer’s Choice Awards. But a couple of weeks ago, Flight of the Raven had some real success at international Amazon stores. It became the #1 best seller in medieval historical romance in Canada and Australia, and it reached #2 in the UK. It was also #82 in Canada’s whole Kindle Store. I couldn’t believe it!

Flight of the Raven is still available to reviewers on Booksprout for a limited time. If you’re interested, check it out here.

That’s all for now. I need to get back to writing The Spear Alight, the fourth and final book in my Guardians of Erin series. Have a beautiful day!  🙂

 

 

N. N. Light’s Holiday Gift Guide ~ THE SWORD UNSHEATHED

17 Tuesday Nov 2020

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Good morning! The Sword Unsheathed–the third book in my Guardians of Erin YA paranormal fantasy series–is one of the titles featured in the Paranormal category of N. N. Light’s Holiday Gift Guide today. Check it out here!

In related news, I’ve finally begun writing the fourth and final book in the series, The Spear Alight. It’s always sad to say good-bye to characters and worlds I’ve created, but I’m also excited to share the conclusion of the story with you! The manuscript is due to my editor on April 1, 2021, so I have lots to do! Wish me luck and have a beautiful day. 🙂

MAGNAR by Mary Morgan

27 Thursday Aug 2020

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Today, we’re celebrating the new release of my dear friend and sister Rose (published by The Wild Rose Press), Mary Morgan. Magnar is the first book in her highly anticipated new series, The Wolves of Clan Sutherland, and she’s here to tell us all about it. The floor is yours, Mary!

Hello Judith! I’m thrilled to be here on your lovely blog today!

One of the fascinating parts about writing a historical (and paranormal) story is the wonderful world of research. I spent hours devouring books and talking to experts on Norse mythology. The ancient Vikings had a complex and layered belief system, and I found it mesmerizing to study.

The Vikings followed a set of guidelines known as the Nine Noble Virtues. These were a set of moral codes and edicts taken from several sources, mainly the Hávamál (ancient Norse poems that are ascribed to the God Odin), and other Icelandic sagas. These virtues contained insight into the wisdom and values of the Vikings. Here they are:

Courage, truth, honor, fidelity, discipline, hospitality, industriousness, self-reliance, and perseverance.

Therefore, when writing Magnar’s story, I thought to give the Wolves of Clan Sutherland their own set of virtues and expanded on them. This elite guard for King William of Scotland also happens to be men who are part wolf. Here they are:

The Nine Noble Virtues of Sutherland Wolf Lore

~ Learn to control the beast within. If not, the man will cease to exist.

~ First lesson for the wolf—the man is always Alpha.

~ Scotland is our home. Orkneyjar calls to our soul.

~ When conflicted, follow the path of the stars. Odin will shine his light upon you.

~ Keep your weapon as strong as Thor’s hammer.

~ Discipline your beast to honor the code of the Brotherhood.

~ Honor the Gods. Do not beg at their feet for mercy.

~ When All Father calls you to His table, storm proudly across the void.

~ Remember your ancestors and honor their wisdom.

Sounds like a wonderfully magical story and series, Mary! I can’t wait to read it and wish you all the best!

A little more about Magnar:

Known as the Barbarian, Magnar MacAlpin is a fierce ruler for those under his command. As leader of the Wolves of Clan Sutherland, his loyalty and obedience lies with Scotland. However, the king’s last demand is not something Magnar will tolerate.

After Elspeth Gunn’s brother the Chieftain of Castle Steinn is murdered, she flees with her nephew, and finds a safety amongst a band of men who are rumored to be part wolf. When the king forces her to wed a heathen Northman, she fears losing her heart and soul not only to the man, but the beast as well.

In order to restore peace to a shattered clan, Magnar and Elspeth travel a treacherous path that challenges their beliefs. When evil seeks to destroy ancient traditions, will Magnar be compelled to restrain his wolf or allow him free to protect those he loves?

A peek between the pages:

She stomped the ground with her foot. “I will not be forced to marry a…a heathen!”

He gritted his teeth—her words sparked outrage from his inner beast. Glancing over his shoulder, he offered, “Then which would you prefer? Halvard or me? Make your choice, Elspeth. Did you not consider I do not favor this union either?”

Confusion marred her features. She fisted her hands on her hips and glanced upward. “Did you argue against this marriage with King William?”

“Aye.”

“Yet he convinced you?”

“Aye.”

When she returned her gaze to him again, resolve and a bit of stubbornness filled them. “Why, Magnar?”

 “The king will permit me to continue with my duties with the elite guard, including an important task which requires my attention after our marriage.”

Chewing on her bottom lip, she nodded slowly. “Then you will be absent most months from Steinn?”

“Most assuredly, and when I am there, Erik will be my focus.”

Her face softened as she moved slowly toward Magnar. “Therefore this marriage is in name only for Erik’s protection, aye?”

Annoyed with the direction of his thoughts, he looked away. How Magnar longed to tell the lie on the tip of his tongue. The word ached to be released. He turned and stared into her jeweled eyes in an attempt to offer her any hope of what she wanted to hear.

When she placed a hand on his arm, she whispered, “Tell me honestly, Magnar.”

He swallowed and removed her hand from his arm. Placing it securely over his heart, he stated, “Our marriage will be binding in all ways, Elspeth—in name and body. You may worship your God and I shall do so with mine, but ken this, you will be mine completely.”

The battle of emotions splayed across her face. She stepped closer and pulled her hand free from his. “Then you understand this, Magnar MacAlpin, you can have my body on my terms. The time of my choosing. I am tired of having men telling me what to do. Will you accept my terms?”

By the hounds! Her words sparked his lust further. Magnar concluded he did not want a simpering wife by his side. For the first time, he yearned to have one challenging him—in mind and body.

Grasping her around the waist, he ignored her gasp and cupped her chin. Her eyes widened as he slowly lowered his head. “Agreed.” He breathed the word against her cheek.

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More about Mary:

Award-winning Celtic paranormal and fantasy romance author, Mary Morgan resides in Northern California with her own knight in shining armor. However, during her travels to Scotland, England, and Ireland, she left a part of her soul in one of these countries and vows to return.

Mary’s passion for books started at an early age along with an overactive imagination. Inspired by her love for history and ancient Celtic mythology, her tales are filled with powerful warriors, brave women, magic, and romance. It wasn’t until the closure of Borders Books where Mary worked that she found her true calling by writing romance. Now, the worlds she created in her mind are coming to life within her stories.

If you enjoy history, tortured heroes, and a wee bit of magic, then time-travel within the pages of her books.

Connect with her:

WEBSITE/BLOG:  https://www.marymorganauthor.com/

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE:  http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Morgan/e/B00KPE3NWI/

FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE:  https://www.facebook.com/MaryMorganAuthor/

TWITTER:  http://twitter.com/m_morganauthor

GOODREADS:  http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8271002.Mary_Morgan

PINTEREST:  www.pinterest.com/marymorgan50/

INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/marymorgan2/

BOOKBUB:  https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mary-morgan

AUDIBLE AUTHOR PAGE:  https://www.audible.com/author/Mary-Morgan/B00KPE3NWI

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