I’m Judith Vila.
I write slow-burn, swoony gothic romance and mystery—stories of love shaped by secrets, shadows, and magical things, where hearts beat and darkness listens.
Wander in my dark woods....
Spellbound in the Valley, October 23 & 24, 2026 Spellbound in the Valley is scheduled for October 23 and 24 in Poughkeepsie, New York. My original plan was to attend on Saturday; however, my personal schedule has become complicated, so I'm not sure I'll be able to drive up after all. Still, I thought I'd share the features that gave me the nudge to buy my attendee ticket: Over 100 authors and vendors will bring magical bookish-ness to everyone The vibe is Romantasy, Dark Stor