Kensington Publishing has purchased Lyrical Press!!

Yes, you heard that right.  My publisher Lyrical Press has been bought by Kensington Publishing as one of its imprints!

Here's the link to the press release. http://lyricalpress.com/

My novel, Enchanted, is with Lyrical!

Enchanted by Judith Leger

She knows how to unravel secrets, but getting to the bottom of this one might just kill her.

Magic is for fools, television news reporter Caitlyn believes. And she’s no fool. She’s determined to prove master illusionist Shay a fake. Somehow though, with Shay the lines between magic and reality blur. Perhaps it’s his charisma, or being in Wales with him, but now she’s dreaming of a magical place. One that seems oddly familiar…

Shay hides a terrible secret. He’s to blame for Caitlyn’s separation from her family and the world she doesn’t remember. She must go home to the Sidhe, and to recover his honor, he must be the one to bring her. He’ll willingly lose everything he is to help her break the curse binding her. But time is of the essence–the old evil has surfaced. He must make Caitlyn believe in magic, and his love, before she becomes its prey.

A Lyrical Press Fantasy Romance  http://lyricalpress.com/enchanted/



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Take the Train Autumn Blog Hop!

Do you have a favorite fall memory linked to a train? What do you imagine you would see if you were riding a train in the fall? Join the authors of Wild Child publishing and Freya’s Bower as we Take an Autumn Train Ride through our blogs.

Prizes will include

• Four $50 gift certificates (two for Wild Child and two for Freya's Bower)
• An awesome swag package that includes:
• Bookmarks
• Books
• Wild Child T-shirt and mug
• Wild Child and Freya's Bower bags
• Four handmade, crochet coasters by Kit Wylde
• An autographed copy of Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
• A rare DVD copy of the Matheson/Furst classic "Up The Creek" (lovingly used)
• One ebook copy of Nita Wick’s short story, The Dream (previously published as part of a Freya’s Bower anthology.)
• Book trading cards
• Signed Dangerous Waters poster
• copy of "Battle for Blood: The Blood Feud"
• the winner’s name as a character in Kissa Starling’s next sweet romance story.
• A Yankee Candle
• and more...

Dragon Wish

Judith Leger

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A vision, a wish, and a journey plagued by evil.

Cold, desolate cliffs and a white dragon’s blue gaze captures Seren Jordan in a terrifying vision. A universe away, Paladin Fulcan--prince, captain, and sorcery-shadowed seed of dragonkind--struggles to overcome his grief during the long journey to where he must bury his wife and son. Seeing a shooting star, he violates the most sacred law of the dragonseed: he makes a wish.
A dragonseed's wish can open the gates between realities, can alter fate. But has fate itself decreed this wish? For the throne-less dragonseed's destiny is entwined with that of a mortal mate; their son is fated to be the One True Dragon King to rule over all the dragons. But not all dragons are content to accept one rule, and the rebels quietly gather allies to prevent the birth of Seren's baby.

Please visit these sites for more chances to win, the more you visit the more chances you have to win. We have 46 participating authors. You can stop at as many or as little blogs as you wish. At each stop, you will find two chances to enter per blog to win some awesome prizes. If you visit all, that’s 92 chances to win! There will be five, lucky winners.

Take the Blog Train and Visit These Blogs for more chances to win

Marci Baun/Kit Wylde

Critters at the Keyboard

Teresa D’Amario

Judith Leger, Fantasy and Contemporary Romance Author

Highland Rogue Writing

The Fictional World of Jaime Samms

Follow Where the Path will Take You

The Wandering Mind of Lizzy P. Bellows

Where Love and Magic Meet

Kissa Starling

Marianna Heusler

Hell’s Ambrosia

C.M. Michaels

The Shadow Portal

The Blog Zone

Blog By iMagine

Ardyth DeBruyn Author Blog

Shadows of the Past

Dear Reader

Cassie Exline -- Mystery and Romance

Sarcastic Rambling & Writing

That’s What I Think

Sue’s Random Ramblings

Make Old Bones

Elements of Mystery

Molly Dean's Blog

Kenzie’s Place

The Forbidden Blog

David Huffstetler

Cassandra Ulrich

Carol Marvell

Andrew Richardson

Nick Lloyd

Fiddleeebod -- land of stories

Nita Wick’s Blog

Ruth G. Zavitsanos

Too Poor for Texas

Jenn Nixon

City of Thieves

Musings and Doodles

Husein

The Western Writer

Bike Cop Blog

The Character Depot

Allen Currier

Tracy Holohan

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Guesting over at DA Kentner

David kindly allowed me some space over on his blog!

Be sure a check it out!

DA Kentner's Place is here.

The post is about the second installment in my witch mountain series.  If you love the paranormal, witches and ghosts then be sure and grab a copy of both books.

Book one of the Witch Mountain Series.

Widow Glory Sinclair and her daughter are living a quiet life on the mountain homestead her family settled nearly three hundred years ago. Then, on a crisp autumn morning, a fractured shriek echoes across the hollow, and Glory’s temperamental handyman claims her prized statue carved from a tree trunk attacked him. Could a wooden likeness of a witch who died centuries before take life? Glory doesn’t think so. Still, mouthwatering sheriff and bachelor William Moore’s decision to hang around and get to the bottom of the increasingly frequent strange occurrences provides her a degree of comfort. Her growing desires to find comfort in his bed…not so much.

Second is MICAH'S HEART, the continuation of the tale of Esmeralda.  It's hotter and steamier than the the first book.  Set in contemporary times, the truth comes to light about the carving and Sabre's family!

Dark clouds soar in the skies above Sabre Nichols the first time she meets Micah McGregor. Still the gloom doesn’t detract from the overwhelming hunger she feels for the sexy half native American with his lean body, long dark hair and captivating blue eyes. She wants him. 

After attending her great grandmother’s funeral, Sabre assumes she’ll stay a week at the old homestead on Witch Mountain, and then return to her job as a paranormal researcher. But strange events on the mountain and Micah’s sexy charisma wreak havoc with her plans. Micah seems to hide something eerie behind his brilliant blue gaze... 

Can she trust him to help find the source of the spectral activities? Or can she believe the tales of her witch heritage? If she puts her faith in Micah, will she find answers... and lose her heart?

Hugs and Blessings!  Happy Reading!

Judith 

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Masks We Hide Behind

How many masks do you have?  One, two, three...a hundred?  We each have a face for certain occasions. How many times have you gone somewhere or met someone and your heart wasn't in it?  You still managed to smile and laugh and talk all with the mask of wanting to be a part of what was going on but on the inside, you really want to be somewhere else, doing something you want to do.  We have the wife, mother, friend, and co-worker faces.  Each one is different and means different things to each of us. We wear them for the occasions.  Almost like dressing up for a cookout or a fancy ball.  It's a necessity for us.

As writers, we also wear masks.  Today, I am a wizard or a dragonseed. Wait, I'm a teenage girl who wants more from life. I'm a gay man seeking love after being hurt so bad from a previous lover.  All of these are masks, faces, entire lives I wear each and every day.  I don't care to wear some of the masks but the characters insist so I buck up and do what they desire.

I love Johnny Depp.  Why? Because he dons his masks in such a manner that his own personality is completely cloaked and only the character is present.

So, how many masks do you wear during the day?  Me? It's a lot.  Take my word for it.  A LOT.

If you want to check out how well my characters mask me, then grab a copy of one of my books.  The links are to the right on the side bar!  Hope you guys will check them out!

Hugs and Blessings,

Judith 

New Graphic Artist

In another couple of weeks I'm going to put out my new release, Micah's Heart. This is going to be an indie pub. The story is coming together nicely and I have gotten my new cover, which by the way, I love!

I have it in thanks to a great graphic artist, Kandie Dellie working in her new media business.  You can check out her portfolio here:  KanDel Media.

She's new and she works hard at what she does.  If you're looking for a graphic artist, be sure and check her  projects out.  You can also contact her on her website.

I'm pleased with this cover because she captured the yearning of both my main characters. It's also a very hot, sexy read so that was pretty much captured too!

Hugs and Blessings!

Judith
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One More Day and Nervous Ain't the Word for it!

Yeah. Tomorrow the winners of the CAPA awards over at The Romance Studio will be announced. I'm nervous and scared. As a writer, I always wonder if my books are really any good. This nomination has boosted my confidence but...I'm still tense.

Yes, I want to win but I'm prepared not to win too. So I'm waiting and I've put up two post on the TRS CAPA party blog.

You can check them out here!!! First one is about my book, Enchanted. It's the one that was nominated in the CAPAs!

http://trsparties.com/2013/02/12/do-you-believe-in-magic/

The second post is about my fantasy romance novel, Dragon Wish. Right now until after Valentine's day it is on sale at 20% off the price.  If you go to Wild Child Publishing then be sure and type in the coupon code LOVE to received the discount.  The code is in all CAPS.

http://trsparties.com/2013/02/13/dragon-wish-a-fantasy-romance-by-judith-leger/

Would love to have everyone drop by and say hi!  Send me some good juju to make it through today and tomorrow!!!

Hugs and Happy reading!!

Voting Open to Readers

The Romance Studio is opening the CAPAs to votes from readers.  They will take the readers choice into consideration when deciding on the categories for these books.

Vote here at The Romance Studio!

Please, please, please go and vote for Enchanted under the fantasy category.  The vote link in on their main page under the paragraph explaining how it works.

She knows how to unravel secrets, but getting to the bottom of this one might just kill her.

Magic is for fools, television news reporter Caitlyn believes. And she's no fool. She's determined to prove master illusionist Shay a fake. Somehow though, with Shay the lines between magic and reality blur. Perhaps it's his charisma, or being in Wales with him, but now she's dreaming of a magical place. One that seems oddly familiar... 

Shay hides a terrible secret. He's to blame for Caitlyn's separation from her family and the world she doesn't remember. She must go home to the Sidhe, and to recover his honor, he must be the one to bring her. He'll willingly lose everything he is to help her break the curse binding her. But time is of the essence--the old evil has surfaced. He must make Caitlyn believe in magic, and his love, before she becomes its prey.

A Lyrical Press Fantasy Romance

Judith Leger

Enchanted Nominated in CAPA

Yes, Enchanted has been nominated in The Romance Studio's 2012 Cupid and Psyche Awards. It's listed under their fantasy romance section.  I'm in total shock! And so totally excited and happy that Enchanted is listed!

What are the CAPAs?  I quote from The Romance Studio:

'They are awards given by The Romance Studio for excellence in romantic fiction. Categories have changed for the 2011 awards and include inspirational, contemporary, fantasy, historical, paranormal, romantic suspense, young adult, sci-fi, anthology, BDSM, and the Ariana Overton Award for Best Cover Art or the Ari.'

This is the absolute best Christmas present of the year!!

 Here's the link to TRS CAPA listings: http://www.theromancestudio.com/capa.php 

 Here's the link to TRS Review of Enchanted: http://www.theromancestudio.com/reviews/reviews/enchantedleger.htm

World Survival Celebration!

In celebration of the sans event of world destruction, I have reduced the price of my two novellas Wraith's Forest and Esmeralda.

Want to go to a perfect world, where fear and hate and no threat of imminent destruction doesn't exist or does it? If so, then The Wraith's Forest is the book for you.  http://www.amazon.com/Wraiths-Forest-ebook/dp/B004VGW2M8/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_4

Esmeralda (Now this book will give you the shivers, I promise) So if you're disappointed about the non-destruction of the Earth and want to be scared a little, grab a copy of this one.  http://www.amazon.com/Esmeralda-Witch-Mountain-Series-ebook/dp/B009WQ0FMG/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_3

Of course there is always the out of space, another world-another life book that will help you escape the disappointment of not going out with a bang. Dragon Wish http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Wish-ebook/dp/B0052FXRRG/ref=pd_ybh_3

Or if you are magic enthusiast, there the old let's hide in the Sidhe with the magic folk story while the earth around us turns to dust. Enchanted  http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-ebook/dp/B0091USBUQ/ref=pd_ybh_4

They're all pretty darn good books, if you ask me.  Of course, if you look at the reviews, you'll see that I'm not the only one who believes they're good.

Anyhoo, have fun reading! Maybe it'll help with not having to die today.

My Cover for Enchanted

I received my new cover from Lyrical Press for my upcoming release, Enchanted.  I love it!  Let me know what you think.  I'll post the blurb soon!

First Review of Dragon Wish

I've had a few books published but with each new one, I wonder if the readers will fall in love with my characters the same way I love them.  When I have new book release, I send out copies to review sites and I nervously wait to see what their reaction will be to the book.

Well, seeing this review literally made me cry.  I didn't realize how nervous I really was about the release of this book.  I thank Bitten by Paranormal from the bottom of my heart for the great joy they have given me with their review of Dragon Wish.

Here's the link to the review:  BbP Review of Dragon Wish

Judith Leger

Buy Links:  Amazon
Wild Child Publishing
All Romance eBooks

Book Giveaway over at Author Island!

Wild Child Publishing is celebrating their May releases over at Author Island with the Cyber Launch Party!!

AND yes!  There's book giveaways to some lucky people who leave a comment!  Hope to see everyone there.

Dragon Wish is over there too.  Wow, it'd be awesome for one of my followers win a copy!

Wish you luck.

Here's the Link:  www.cyberlaunchparty.blogspot.com

Tap...tap...cough...Can you hear me?

Good, good. 

Well, I just wanted to let everyone know that yes, can you believe it, my fantasy novel, Dragon Wish is up for presales at Wild Child Publishing.

It's been a long journey but oh, so worth it.

DRAGON WISH - Pick up your copy here!



A vision, a wish, and a journey plagued by evil.

Cold, desolate cliffs and a white dragon’s blue gaze captures Seren Jordan in a terrifying vision. A universe away, Paladin Fulcan--prince, captain, and sorcery-shadowed seed of dragonkind--struggles to overcome his grief during the long journey to where he must bury his wife and son. Seeing a shooting star, he violates the most sacred law of the dragonseed: he makes a wish.

A dragonseed's wish can open the gates between realities, can alter fate. But has fate itself decreed this wish? For the throne-less dragonseed's destiny is entwined with that of a mortal mate; their son is fated to be the One True Dragon King to rule over all the dragons. But not all dragons are content to accept one rule, and the rebels quietly gather allies to prevent the birth of Seren's baby.


Genre: Romance/Fantasy
Book Length: Plus Novel
Word Count: 101,046
Pages: 327
Price: $6.99

Kindle Release

In about a day (hopefully by Saturday) my short story, Wraith's Forest will be out on Kindle.

I will keep everyone up to date about it.  It is listed as a YA fantasy and my pen name is L.J. Leger.

Once it goes live, I will make the HUGE announcement!!

Here's a taste of the cover.

Follow Friday / Blog Hop #2

Oh, wow, you don't know how much I was looking forward to Friday! I love the Blog Hop and Friday Follow. For anyone interested, I have two books out that are perfect for Halloween. They're eerie and filled with other worldly happenings.

Here's the links: The Witch Within and Heart's Reunion Use this coupon code and you'll receive 25% off! 3b9ceb5857

Okay, Follow Friday Question from www.parajunkee.com:

If you have, or would have a daughter, what book would you want your daughter to read?

The books I would chose would be Dr. Suess' when she was young then as she grew older I would definitely recommend the Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon books! I loved them when I was young.

Now for the Blog Hop Question:



"What is the one bookish thing you would love to have, no matter the cost?"

Oh, definitely an Ipad or Kindle!



Hope everyone has a very blessed Samhain! I can't wait until Sunday. To me the holidays don't officially kick off without the ghosts and goblins coming out to play!

Blog Hop and Follow Friday 10.22-25.10

Happy Dance over here. I have decided to do the Blog Hop and Follow Friday over here at my blog! Wish me luck!!



In the spirit of the Twitter Friday Follow, the Book Blogger Hop is a place just for book bloggers and readers to connect and share our love of the written word! This weekly BOOK PARTY is an awesome opportunity for book bloggers to connect with other book lovers, make new friends, support each other, and generally just share our love of books! It will also give blog readers a chance to find other book blogs to read! So, grab the logo, post about the Hop on your blog, and start HOPPING through the list of blogs that are posted in the Linky list below!!

The Hop lasts Friday-Monday every week, so if you don't have time to Hop today, come back later and join the fun! This is a weekly event! And stop back throughout the weekend to see all the new blogs that are added! We get over 200 links every week!!

RULES:


Your blog should have content related to books, including, but not limited to book reviews.

1. Enter your book blog link in the Linky List below

In your link, please state the main genre that you review: eclectic, contemp. fiction, ya, paranormal, mystery, non-fiction, etc.

Please do not list every genre you review - if you are review a variety, please put eclectic! The Hop gets jumbled up if the title is too long, so please limit to one genre. I will be limiting the number of characters in the title to ensure the Hop doesn't look messy! Thank you!

Example: Crazy-for-Books (adult fiction)

NOTE: You no longer have to enter the length of time you've been blogging, but do let us know if this is your first time hopping with us!

2. Post about the Hop on your blog. Spread the word about the book party! The more the merrier! In your blog post, answer the following question (new question each week!). If you have a suggestion for a future HOP question, click here to fill out the form! Thanks!

This week's question comes from Becky who blogs at Becky's Barmy Book Blog:

"Where is your favorite place to read? Curled up on the sofa, in bed, in the garden?"


My answer is in the cozy two seater chair in my living room. It's so comfy!


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And from Follow Friday here's the question of the week along with instructions on what to do!

What are you currently reading?

I am reading Black Magic Lover by Cynthia Cooke, Harlequin Nocturne paperback.


Now for the Follow Fun!



To join the fun and make now book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

Follow the Follow My Book Blog Friday Host { Parajunkee.com } and any one else you want to follow on the list
Follow our Featured Bloggers - whatbookisthat.com
Put your Blog name & URL in the Linky thing.
Grab the button up there and place it in a post, this post is for people to find a place to say hi in your comments
Follow Follow Follow as many as you can
If someone comments and says they are following you, be a dear and follow back. Spread the Love...and the followers
If you want to show the link list, just follow the link below the entries and copy and paste it within your post!
If your new to the follow friday hop, comment and let me know, so I can stop by and check out your blog!

Happy Follow Friday!

NEW! Follow it up with your twitter address if you want to get that one out!
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Guest Blogging Today

Yes, I have ventured away from the comfort and safety of my cozy little nest here. I traveled across cyberspace to visit my wonderful friends and critique partners over at Some Write It Hot.

Blogging about my dreams and how they influence my writing. Would love to hear from everyone. Let me know if you've written anything from a night vision.

Some Write It Hot

Ooooouuuuuu! Halloween is near.

Do you love spooks? What about eerie and scary?

It's the month for things that go bump in the night.

I have two books that fit in perfectly this time of year.

The Witch Within:



A scream echoes over Witch's mountain. A three hundred year old carving attacks for no reason. Widow Glory Sinclair fights against an unknown evil as she struggles with her growing attraction for Sheriff Will Moore.

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Here's another one for a good chilly night!

Hearts' Reunion:



After attending her great grandmother’s funeral, Sabre Nichols assumes she’ll stay a week at the old homestead on Witch Mountain and then return to her job as a paranormal researcher. But strange events on the mountain wreak havoc with her plans. Even her late Granny’s tenant seems to hide something eerie behind his brilliant blue gaze...

Micah McGregor seems so familiar to Sabre, and he definitely gets her heart racing. But can she trust him to help find the source of the spectral activities? Or will he believe the tales of her witch heritage? If she puts her faith in Micah, she may find answers... and lose her heart.

Here's the Link

So if you love books with a Gothic feel and enough eeriness to give you goosebumps then be sure and check these out!

Untouched by Jerri Drennen!!

My dear friend, Jerri Drennen, has a brand new release from Liquid Silver Press. Untouched. I love that title. It brings to mind all kinds of delicious images. Jerri has a fantastic voice and her stories are wonderful. Be sure and pick up a copy of her new book, Untouched.




Botanist Madeline Wentworth is relieved to be heading into the Amazon, far from the university and the vicious rumors circulating about her failed love affair. But on arriving in Peru, her team finds their guide dead with a small puncture wound to his throat. Waiting to replace him is Travis Kane, Amazon guide and super hunk. Mattie is instantly attracted but uncomfortably suspicious. When a member of her team falls ill and a similar wound is found on his body, her suspicions deepen.


Travis has stuck with being a jungle guide for over ten years despite a run of unsavory clients. The rain forest is full of hidden ruins and undiscovered treasure, and he’s determined to find his share. But, when his grandfather dies, leaving a letter boasting of Templar gold, he's sure it's nothing more than an old man’s delusion. Everything changes when he finds his grandfather's map. With high hopes, he leads Mattie’s team into the jungle, and finds himself overwhelmed by the beautiful blonde. When the group is attacked and has to fight its way out of the jungle, Travis discovers something more precious than gold--the love of a woman who's made him want to be a better man.

Doesn't that sound just like a definite keeper. Be sure and grab your copy.

A ton of news!!

BTW, hope everyone has had a fantastic Mother's Day!

First, my personal essay in tribute to my mother up at Angie's Diary.

Next is my first reviews from Bitten By Books! I received a 3 1/2 Tombstone for Love's True Enchantment and a 4 Tombstone for Hearts' Reunion! Life is great!

You can read these at: Love's True Enchantment or Hearts' Reunion.

Also I'm up at Ali Katz' Love Songs Blog!