Judith Sterling's Blog, page 31

An Interview with Karen Hulene Bartell, author of THE KEYS: VOICE OF THE TURTLE

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I’m excited to have another sister Rose (published by The Wild Rose Press) here today.  Please welcome Karen Hulene Bartell, author of The Keys: Voice of the Turtle.  Let’s get this interview started!

At what age did you write your first story?

I started writing my first novel when I was nine. After several days, I realized I didn’t know anything – that I’d have to wait for experience to catch up. However, that lack of knowledge didn’t stop this only child from writing stories about large fa...

NIGHT OF THE OWL Available for Preorder and the First 3 NOVELS OF RAVENWOOD on Sale

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Night of the Owl, the fourth of The Novels of Ravenwood, is now available for preorder.  Release day for this time travel romance is October 21, and I’m so excited to share it with you.  Preorder your copy today!

Amazon https://www.amzn.com/B07YCX3R2B

Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Owl-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook/dp/B07YCX3R2B

Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/Night-Owl-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook/dp/B07YCX3R2B

Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Night-Owl-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook...

Trick or Treat Binge-Read Giveaway ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

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October is here, and it’s my favorite month of the year. The weather turns chilly, the leaves change color, and I have an excuse to binge-eat Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I also get to indulge in all things paranormal and “Halloweeny,” especially because I live in Salem, Massachusetts.

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 a spooktacular giveaway. Sorry…couldn’t resist the Halloween pun. No tricks, just treats fo...

An Interview with S. K. Andrews, Author of BAY OF DARKNESS

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I’m excited to have a sister Rose (published by The Wild Rose Press) here today.  Please welcome S. K. Andrews, whose paranormal book, Bay of Darkness, was released yesterday!  Let’s see what she has to say…

At what age did you write your first story?

Around eight or nine.  In elementary school, we had to write a story.  So, I wrote about a mouse who ate ice cream, and ate so much he got bigger.  I put my thumb on a black ink pad to make the mouse (early illustrations) and as I kept writing...

Trick of Treat Book Bonanza ~ N. N. Light’s Book Heaven

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Trick or Treat! ‘Tis the month to celebrate all things paranormal, supernatural, suspenseful, and mystical. If you’re like me, you’ll want to accept this very special invitation to join the festivities at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s first annual Trick or Treat Book Bonanza. 35 authors share what’s they’d dress up as for Halloween as well as 42 books featured plus 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 C...

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

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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 yo...

A Featured Book in N. N. Light’s Fall Bookathon and My Giveaway Winner

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All month long, N. N. Light’s Book Heaven is featuring great fall reads and their authors.  Today, it’s my turn.  There’s an excerpt from The Cauldron Stirred, and I talk about my inspiration for the Guardians of Erin series.  You can also enter to win Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift cards.  Pop in and take a look!  And remember, both books in the Guardians of Erin series are on sale for 99 cents through September 19th!

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In other news, I’ve chosen a winner in my scavenger hunt Facebook giveawa...

Autumn Booklover’s Facebook Scavenger Hunt and a GIVEAWAY!

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Who doesn’t love autumn?  Leaves whirling in the wind and rain outside, a comfy chair inside, and you with your favorite book and a hot beverage.  Play our fun and easy hunt, and you could win one of five gift baskets or boxes loaded with yummy goodies to snack on while reading!  Plus, with 30 authors participating—most hosting individual giveaways of their own on the hunt—our autumn basket is overflowing with new books to discover and prizes up for grabs!

https://bookwrapt.com/autumn-hunt/

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Cover Reveal ~ NIGHT OF THE OWL

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I can finally reveal the cover for the book I finished writing in January! A big thanks to cover artist Debbie Taylor.  Here’s the scoop on the story itself:

PhD student Ardyth Nightshade has renounced men and pursues her twentieth-century career with single-minded focus. When fate whisks her to medieval England, she meets her match in a man whose passions mirror her own. Can she sacrifice ambition for a love she never sought?

Hugh, Lord Seacrest confounds all who know him. He refuses to ma...

Audiobook News ~ THE STONE AWAKENED

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My young adult paranormal fantasy The Stone Awakened has followed in my other books’ footsteps and is available on audio!

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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