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Cover Reveal and Giveaway ~ THE SWORD UNSHEATHED

04 Wednesday Mar 2020

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I’m excited to reveal the cover for my upcoming young adult paranormal fantasy, The Sword Unsheathed!  What do you think?  The location on the cover is important to the continuing story because important scenes in this book and the next occur there.  Can you guess where it is?

I’m doing a giveaway on Facebook (open to US followers only).  Comment on the cover reveal post–telling me your guess of the location–and you could win a signed copy of either the first or second book (The Cauldron Stirred or The Stone Awakened) in the series.  Your choice!  The giveaway is open until 11:59 pm EST tomorrow (March 5).  Enter here and good luck!

In the meantime, here’s the scoop on The Sword Unsheathed:

Ashling Donoghue is no closer to finding her parents than she was the night they disappeared. But hope returns as her brother Kian channels the Sword of Light, revealing past-life secrets and truths long suppressed.

The more she learns, the greater she fears the darkness that drowns the Netherworld also drives her. Is Aengus her true love, or is it Lorcan? Does her future wait in shadow or the light?

One point is clear: the threads of her past-self are woven inextricably into the tapestry of her soul. An impossible choice looms before her, and all the while, evil is poised to strike.

I finished my read-through of the final galley yesterday and turned it in to my editor.  We should have a release date soon.

Wishing you a lovely Wednesday!  🙂

Curl Up with a Book Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

03 Tuesday Dec 2019

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As winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere, my inner bookaholic rejoices. There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book while winter’s fury rages outside. N. N. Light has gathered both new releases and backlist in this giveaway that’s sure to please any booklover. Free e-copy, print, and audio books are just waiting for readers to indulge in. You can even enter to win one of mine: The Cauldron Stirred, the first book in my young adult paranormal fantasy series, Guardians of Erin.

If there’s a particular book or prize you’d like to win, be sure to say which one when you enter via Rafflecopter. Enter below and good luck!

https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/literary-giveaway-portal

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

25 Wednesday Sep 2019

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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!  🙂

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

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!  🙂

An Interview and Spotlight, a Paranormal Investigation, and Congrats to My Giveaway Winners

11 Thursday Jul 2019

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Congrats again to the winners of my SUN AND SAND GIVEAWAY, whom I recently announced on Facebook.  I chose two winners for this giveaway:  Diane Sabatini and Linda Buzzard-Moffitt.

In other news, I’m on author Linda Nightingale’s blog today.  She’s spotlighting The Stone Awakened, the second book in my Guardians of Erin young adult paranormal series.  If you have a moment, stop by here to read the interview and excerpt.

And speaking of the paranormal…I’ll be investigating Ventfort Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Lenox, Massachusetts tomorrow night.  I can’t wait!

Happy Thursday, and since tomorrow’s Friday, have a lovely weekend!  🙂

Firecracker Summer Reading Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

02 Tuesday Jul 2019

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July is here, and the weather is perfect for picnics, firecrackers, and all things “summer,” including Independence Day here in the U.S.  Whether you’re patriotic or just love watching fireworks, you’ll ooh and ahh over this giveaway, where you can win free books plus other prizes.  A digital copy of The Cauldron Stirred, the first book in my Guardians of Erin  young adult series, is one of said prizes.

If there’s something specific you want to win, be sure to note it when you enter via Rafflecopter. Enter below and good luck!

Firecracker Summer Reading Giveaway: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db775032

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

An Interview with Liv Arnold, Author of LAW & DISORDER

20 Thursday Jun 2019

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I’m excited to have a sister Rose (published by The Wild Rose Press) here today.  Please welcome Liv Arnold, author of Law & Disorder, which just happens to be on sale!

At what age did you write your first story? I think when I was four. I used to love making up picture books and stories. Was my favourite thing to do.

Which genre was the first to hook you? I read a lot of Enid Blyton when I was young. I would read The Children of the Cherry Tree Farm to my younger brothers before bed.

What was your first published book? This one, Law & Disorder, by The Wild Rose Press. I also have a novel called Etched in Stone, a contemporary romance, contracted with them.

What’s your favorite part of the writing process? Brainstorming? Research? Outlining? Writing? Editing? When I’ve almost finished the novel. Gives me a sense of accomplishment.

What are you working on now? A YA fantasy romance set in the Netherworld. I’ve almost finished it and I’m so excited.

Cool!  My YA fantasy series, Guardians of Erin, has several scenes set in the Netherworld!  Of all the settings you’ve used (or created!) for your books, which is your favorite? Why? The above story set in the Netherworld. Fantasy is one of my favourite genres. I love being taken into another world. Always wished I had magic when I was young or could fly.

Have you ever dreamed about a character you created? I usually don’t remember my dreams. So I haven’t dreamt of any of my characters yet. I do have my book boyfriends though I wouldn’t mind dreaming about.

If you could have a conversation with anyone—dead or alive—who would it be? JK Rowling. Would love to know everything about her. Especially her marketing tips and where she gets her ideas from. I get writer’s block so often.

If you could travel to any time and place, when and where would that be? Maybe the 70s. It could be because I’ve seen most the episodes of That 70s Show. But things seemed like so much fun back then.

I was a little kid in the ’70s, and yes, it was fun!  If you could step inside any book or series and live there for a week, which would you choose? Harry Potter. I’m obsessed and have all the merchandise.

If a fairy godmother appeared and offered you one thing—anything at all—what would you request? To be able to write novels full time. I’m so tired coming back from work everyday but I have to push myself to write.

I hear ya!  Okay…it’s time to learn some of your favorites.

Sound: The pitter patter of my dog’s feet.

Eye color: Dark brown.

Song: Anything by the Spice Girls

Book: Harry Potter

Movie: Harry Potter

TV show: Neighbours

I watched a bit of that show when I lived in Scotland!  Cuisine: Italian

Cookie: White choc chip

US location: I’ve only been to NY and Hawaii

Foreign location: Vietnam

And finally, list your preference from the following choices:

Tea or coffee? Tea

Cake or pie? Cake

Halloween or Christmas? Christmas

Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? Sherlock Holmes

Jane Austen or the Brontë sisters? Jane Austen

A mortal, vampire, ghost, or fae for a lover? Fae

English gent, Scottish highlander, European count, or all-American guy? English gent

Thanks so much for joining me today, Liv.  Best of luck with your future releases and this sale!  Now, here’s the scoop on Law & Disorder:

Lawyer Juliet Jackson has come head to head with Sergeant Jesse Burns on numerous occasions in court. He is provoking. Pigheaded. Punch-worthy. They don’t get along. Not one little bit. The unfortunate fact he’s also her next-door neighbor brings her loathing off the charts. But when Juliet’s caught locked outside her home in nothing but a skimpy towel, she must swallow her pride and turn to Jesse for help. She doesn’t expect the explosive chemistry between them and can’t help but wonder if Jesse’s as demanding in the bedroom as he is in the courtroom.

A peek between the pages:

His handsome face smirked before he averted his eyes and turned his head, but she could still see the profile of his face. His police uniform stretched across his chest. Wonder if that chest is chiseled underneath all those clothes.

Her ears burned hotter than chili sauce, spreading to her neck and chest. No point in putting on a mask this time, because there was no escaping this. Her fingers found the ends of the towel to cover her naked body, but her legs froze on the spot. “I got locked out of my house.”

“You got locked out of your house…naked?” A grin spread across his face, revealing the dimple on the bottom lip. She wanted to bite it but didn’t know if it was to hurt him or because of the temperature between her legs.

Scowling at his sarcasm, her fingers gripped the bricks of her house and she pulled herself up. “Yes. Why are you even here? Didn’t you have enough of me this morning?

“Never enough.”

More about Liv:

Liv Arnold has worked as a copywriter for several global companies and now runs her own freelance business. She grew up in Melbourne, Australia, and lives with her husband and their spoiled dog, who only eats freshly cooked meals. When she’s not writing, Liv’s avoiding the gym, devouring a cheese platter, or marathoning way too much TV. And of course, she’s a massive book addict and often reads until all hours of the night.

Liv would love to hear from you!  Here’s where to find her:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Goodreads

BookBub

Buy Law & Disorder for 99 cents!

Amazon US

Barnes & Noble

Kobo

 

A surprise sale!

10 Friday May 2019

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I just noticed that Amazon and Amazon UK have my Guardians of Erin series on sale. I’m not sure how long it’ll last, so get ’em while they’re hot! As for me, I’m working hard on the third book in the series, The Sword Unsheathed.

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NMHY25F

Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guardians-Erin-2-Book/dp/B07NMHY25F

Wishing you a lovely day and weekend ahead!  🙂

FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN Audiobook ~ InD’Tale Magazine review

03 Friday May 2019

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I just read the latest issue of InD’Tale Magazine, and they had some wonderful things to say about Flight of the Raven, the first of The Novels of Ravenwood medieval romance series.

“Judith Sterling creates a beautiful, poetic mood that flows through the whole story…The author describes every environment perfectly and vividly brings every emotion to life…This is a fantastic book for lovers of historical romance and romance alike!”

Needless to say, I’m grateful for the review!  To read the entire review, visit InD’Tale Magazine here.  And in case you’re interested, here are the links to buy the book in digital, print, or audio form:

Amazon https://amzn.com/B01JVH2GFO
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01JVH2GFO
Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flight-of-the-raven-judith-sterling/1124411557
Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flight-of-the-Raven-eBook/577350992
iBooks https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/flight-of-the-raven/id1146332733
Amazon Audio https://www.amazon.com/Flight-of-the-Raven/dp/B07D6VX2Y6
Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Romance/Flight-of-the-Raven-Audiobook/B07D6VCGVH

Now I’m off to write more of The Sword Unsheathed, the third book in my Guardians of Erin young adult paranormal series.  Wishing you a lovely weekend!  🙂

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