Judith Sterling's Blog, page 57

“I will!” And I would again in a heartbeat.

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In the summer of 1999, I made up my mind to move to Williamsburg, Virginia and work for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. I flew into Newport News and gave myself one week to secure a job and a place to live. With dispatch, I achieved both goals, which left me with spare time at the end of said week. I ambled around CW’s historic area, wholly unaware I had a date with destiny.

I schlepped along DOG (Duke of Gloucester) Street. Thanks to the heat and humidity, I thought I was going to pas...

When Art Imitates Life

[image error] When I was nine, my paternal grandmother died of cancer. She and I were close, so I dreaded the open-casket funeral. As it turned out, the experience was quite different from what I expected. I studied her made-up face with more curiosity than sorrow.

That’s not Grandma in the coffin, I thought. It’s just a shell.

The air was heavy with whispers, sobs, and the scent of flowers, but I sensed my grandmother hovering at the back of the room, watching us all. When my grandfather broke down in f...

News for the New Year

Happy New Year! First of all, a big thank you to everyone who has written a review of Flight of the Raven on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, The Wild Rose Press, etc. I really appreciate your support and enthusiasm. Also, congratulations to Maria Narkis, who won an autographed paperback copy of Flight of the Raven by commenting on my LASR Winter Blogfest 2016 post.

On the publishing front, 2017 will be a big year. Soul of the Wolf, Book Two of The Novels of Ravenwood has been sent to produ...

A chance to win!

Here’s your chance to win a signed, print copy of Flight of the Raven, Book One of The Novels of Ravenwood. On December 23, I’ll be guest blogging for Long and Short Reviews’ Winter Blogfest 2016. Comment on my blog, and you could win! #LASRBlogfest http://www.longandshortreviews.com

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New Cover

Here’s the cover for Soul of the Wolf, the second of The Novels of Ravenwood. What do you think?[image error] I’ll let you know the release date as soon as I know it!

Contracted Sequel

I just contracted Soul of the Wolf, the sequel to Flight of the Raven. It’s the second of The Novels of Ravenwood and takes place in Northumberland in the winter of 1101. For those of you who read the first book, Soul of the Wolf is Wulfstan’s story. He must solve an ancient riddle and bring light to a troubled land. And of course, he’ll find love along the way.[image error]

History: It’s Alive!

With my second book of The Novels of Ravenwood series turned in to my editor, I’m moving on to the third one. I’ve already created a rough outline,so this weekis all about research. My story is set in northern England in the spring of 1102. Imagination is a powerful thing, so every detail is important when creating a world in which readers will not only step foot but live. Maybe I’m influenced by my love of old moviesor the fact that I live in Salem, Massachusetts, the Halloween capital of th...

Worldwide Release of Flight of the Raven

[image error]Today is the official release of Flight of the Raven, the first of The Novels of Ravenwood series. I’m excited to continue working on the series with the publisher, The Wild Rose Press, and should have news about the second book soon. Until then, happy reading! Click here for purchase options.

The Magic of Fiction

This morning, I overheard my twelve-year-old twin sons concocting a story. One took charge of the writing; the other, the illustrations. The longer I listened, the younger I felt. Memories from my own childhood came rushing back. The hours I spent dreaming up stories. The passion that flowed through me as I put pen to paper. The joy of conjuring just the right words to paint a picture, a character, an entire world. That passion and joy guided me toward my present life as an author. They took...

Facebook Fan Page

I just set up an author fan page on Facebook under Judith Sterling. I also finished writing the second book in my historical romance series, The Novels of Ravenwood. The edits will begin soon, and of course, I’ll keep you posted on pertinent facts.