Grab a summer read from Substack--where dark and chilling reads are happening!

Here are some Substack reading recommendations with gothic-y vibes.

Your writerly self deserves some fan mail! Read this!

Watch this video to see snippets from BLOOD & WOLF!

Here are some thoughts about werewolves--what do you say?

The vampire story benefited from reader feedback. Here's how...

I've joined the Goodreads Author Program and you can visit my author page and my new book, BLOOD & WOLF.

How to buy Blood & Wolf.

For me social media should be about engagement.

Do you look for rules behind every magical thing? I prefer a little mystery myself!

Welcome to the new Judith Vila, gothic author, site! If you've visited me before, welcome back! You'll see some changes here, reflecting my new focus on historical/Gothic/romance/mystery/horror mashups. Please be sure to wander around this site, and haunt me on Substack: Romance at a Dark Wood's Edge , where I share updates about my writing adventure. But if this is your first visit, know that I write Gothic. Why? Because in every great gothic tale the story requires somethi

It's spring! The traditional time of new beginnings! With that in mind, I'll be making some changes to my website over the next few weeks. While I haven't fully plotted out my every move, you'll see adjustments in the days ahead. Why Make Writing Website Changes My purpose is to align my identity, voice, and digital presence with an authentic "brand promise" —the experience lovely readers, like you, can expect from my books. While I have only one fiction book today-- Blood &

Blood & Wolf by Judith Vila Writing a novel is definitely a lonely journey--I know because, writing as Judith Vila, I just released my gothic/romance/mystery/horror mashup, Blood & Wolf. And from the early days of playing with the concept in my head to this moment when the book is in the hands of lovely readers, I remember often feeling like I was all by myself. But the truth is: I wasn't alone. Yes, the responsibilities of writing, revising, testing and re-writing again are

I'm delighted to share with you an audio snippet from my upcoming gothic/romance/mystery/horror mashup.

A writing group can be super helpful if you're working on, say, a book. But a writing group can be helpful in so many other ways, too. It comes down to the mindset you bring to the group.

Does your author name align with the nature of your book? Here's my adventure.

What a honor to host LOIS WINSTON, a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author! She has words of wisdom for writers!

The sister relationship is unique, combining deep emotions with complex dynamics. And in a gothic tale, it can be a pivotal part of the book.

Here are a couple of podcasts where you'll get recommendations for gothic-vibe books and films.

I'm sharing a few gothic-y writing prompts to spark icy fear and smoldering passion. Try these for yourself and your group! Or suggest some new ones!