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Medieval Monday video!

24 Saturday Mar 2018

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One of our talented authors from the Medieval Mondays group, Ruth A. Casie, created a new promo video.  I’m honored that my book, Shadow of the Swan (The Novels of Ravenwood, Book 3) was included.  Take a look:

Here’s a bit 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.

Amazon https://amzn.com/B078JYQDTX

Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shadow-of-the-swan-judith-sterling/1127751024?ean=2940158925597

The Wild Rose Press https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/all-titles/5561-shadow-of-the-swan.html

Medieval Monday ~ THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH

29 Monday Jan 2018

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It’s time for a new round of Medieval Monday!

For this round, it’s Author’s Choice. We’ve chosen our own themes or a scene we particularly enjoyed writing. My theme is “An Unconventional Wedding Night,” and my excerpt (broken into snippets over the next 14 weeks) is from my upcoming release, Shadow of the Swan.  If you comment on my snippets, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a free digital copy (Amazon) of one of my books.  Your choice!

Every Monday for the next 13 weeks, I’ll feature a snippet from another author’s medieval romance and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.  I’ll also let you know where to find my snippet.  On the last (14th) Monday, I’ll feature the end of my excerpt right here on my blog.

Today, Ruth A. Casie is featuring my first snippet on her blog: www.RuthACasie.blogspot.com

I’m featuring hers from The Guardian’s Witch.  Let’s take a look!

The berries Lisbeth had gathered tumbled forgotten from her hands. A tremor touched her lips while the vision slammed behind her eyes. She didn’t doubt the vision’s truth. Sometimes a bright light, warm and comforting, accompanied the vision; other times the wind howled, cold and disturbing. Today, panic clearly filled the air.

Follow along next week on Lane McFarland’s blog: http://lanemcfarland.com/blog/

A little more about The Guardian’s Witch:

England, 1290

Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.

Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.

Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

Buy the book:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZgvmDw
BN: http://bit.ly/ZQkCuY
KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-guardian-s-witch
iBook: http://bit.ly/TGWiBook

See you next Monday!

 

 

Medieval Monday ~ Winner announced soon!

13 Monday Nov 2017

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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

https://sherryewing.com/blog/

www.barbarabettis.blogspot.com

http://nicolelocke.com

https://cecigiltenan.com/

http://www.laurel-odonnell.com/

http://www.cathymacraeauthor.com/bits-n-bobs-author-blog

www.ElisabethHobbes.co.uk

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!

Medieval Monday ~ “First Encounter” in THE GUARDIAN’S WITCH

07 Monday Aug 2017

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We’re starting a new round of Medieval Monday, and this time, you could win big!

The theme is “First Encounter,” that moment when the hero and heroine first meet.  Every Monday for the next 14 weeks, I’ll feature a snippet from a medieval romance and tell you where to find the next bit of the story.  If you follow along and comment on every snippet of a particular “first encounter” (14 in all) you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a collection of e-books from the authors of Medieval Monday.

THAT’S 14 FREE E-BOOKS!

My excerpts are from Soul of the Wolf.  Ruth A. Casie is sharing the first one today on her blog.  Here’s the link: http://ruthacasie.blogspot.com/

But for now, let’s focus on Ruth’s snippet from The Guardian’s Witch, Book One in The Stelton Legacy:

“There aren’t many left in service. The king’s protectors scared them away.” Ann gave the linen a final tug.

“You mean the rumors of the curse.” Bryce’s voice held a bitter edge of cynicism.

“No, not because of the rumors, which are ridiculous, but because over the last two years no one in this castle has cared about the village or the people,” she dipped her head toward Alex. “Except for him.”

“Bryce?” Alex’s whispered words went unheard. Exhausted and in pain, he fought to open his eyes, to no avail. He would not surrender control. Instead he struggled to take in bits and pieces of the conversation.

See what happens next on Lane McFarland’s blog on Monday, August 14!  Here’s the link:  http://lanemcfarland.com/blog/

A little more about The Guardian’s Witch:

England, 1290

Lord Alex Stelton can’t resist a challenge, especially one with a prize like this: protect a castle on the Scottish border for a year, and it’s his. Desperate for land of his own, he’ll do anything to win the estate—even enter a proxy marriage to Lady Lisbeth Reynolds, the rumored witch who lives there.

Feared and scorned for her second sight, Lisbeth swore she’d never marry, but she is drawn to the handsome, confident Alex. She sees great love with him but fears what he would think of her gift and her visions of a traitor in their midst.

Despite his own vow never to fall in love, Alex can’t get the alluring Lisbeth out of his mind and is driven to protect her when attacks begin on the border. But as her visions of danger intensify, Lisbeth knows it is she who must protect him. Realizing they’ll secure their future only by facing the threat together, she must choose between keeping her magic a secret and losing the man she loves.

Buy the book:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/ZgvmDw

BN: http://bit.ly/ZQkCuY

iBook: http://bit.ly/TGWiBook

KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-guardian-s-witch

Medieval Monday with Ruth A. Casie

26 Monday Jun 2017

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Welcome to another Medieval Monday!  My guest today is bestselling author, Ruth A. Casie.  She’s here to tell us why she writes historicals.  Take it away, Ruth!

Years ago when I worked for a large bank I did a lot of international business travel. I can remember my first overseas assignment very clearly. It was a two week trip to five European cities. I brought six paperbacks thinking I would catch up on my reading—there was never enough time to read at home. We had three small children. Settled in my seat, I finished a book and a half by the time I landed in Brussels.

Client calls with local bank directors filled my days, but after business hours and over the weekend I was on my own. I filled the time with walking tours, sometimes in groups other times using the track provided by the hotel. Each time I came face to face with history; the Grand Place in Brussels, the Place de la Concorde in Paris, and Hampton Court in England.

As I went on to the different cities I tried to hear the sounds, smell the aromas, and see the sights from a different perspective, a different time. Stories by Julie Garwood, Jude Deveraux, Johanna Lindsey and Lynn Kurland had me enthralled along with Clive Cussler. I know he’s not exactly romance but his Dirk Pit stories always start with some historical fact or thread that’s crucial to solving the mystery. I read my books at night and visited places where I imagined the stories unfolding.

Historical facts mixed with chivalry and magic are the most compelling stories to me. The romance of the middle ages with knights and princesses and their myths of druids, fairies, and fae tossed in for good measure all drew me in. Time travel stories and the ability to visit the past, protect the future, or simply experience a different time were the most compelling stories. Personally, I want my fiction based on fact but I don’t necessarily want the cold truth of reality. I know that history doesn’t always end with a happily ever after but taking a little poetic license to alter history just a bit to make it all work out is what I enjoy reading—and writing.

More about Ruth

Ruth A. Casie, a USA Today Bestselling Author, writes historical fantasy and contemporary romances for Harlequin, Carina Press, and Timeless Scribes. Before she found her voice, she was a speech therapist (pun intended), client liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and international bank product and marketing manager, but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing romance. When not writing you can find her home in Teaneck, NJ, reading, cooking, doing Sudoku and counted cross stitch.

You can reach her at http://www.RuthACasie.com and join her newsletter, on Twitter @RuthACasie, at her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/RuthACasie or at Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/ruthacasie/