Judith writes stories that emerge from the shadows, with gothic whispers, ghostly gasps, and supernatural tingles. Most of all, she loves to write about dangerous attractions that wreck you with slow-burn swoony romance. In 2026, she released her debut stand-alone historical gothic romance novel, BLOOD & WOLF.  Later in 2026, she will release a collection of short stories. 

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The backdrop of most of her works is New York State in the 1800s, based on research about the real-life men and women who laughed, cried, and loved in those far-away times. Her characters come from her heart: women who defy convention and take the lead, alongside brooding men with complicated pasts. She loves to explore themes of love, trust, and transformation.

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If you like Sharon Lynn Fisher's GRIMM CURIOSITIES, or Anya Seton's DRAGONWYCK, or the books of Victoria Holt, try Judith's works. If you enjoy them, please leave a review on Amazon and Goodreads. 

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