Category Archives: Cover Love

Out Today: The Lost Girls of Foxfield Hall

March 26, 2021Blogtour, Cover Love, New Books, New releasesJessica Thorne, The Lost Girls of Foxfield HallRFLong

The Lost Girls of Foxfield Hall is out in the wild today and I am so delighted to see it finally published. This is very much the little book that could, one of those ones that at one point seemed destined to live in a drawer and never see the light of day. Originally conceived of as a YA book, it arrived at the wrong time for that particular market and it was only later, when discussing books wiht my wonderful agent and editor that I realised it would work so much better as an adult book. It required a total re-write of course, but we were locked down like the rest of the world. What else was I going to do?

Inspired by books of my childhood like Tom’s Midnight Garden and the Children of Green Knowe, with hints of Alan Garner, Susan Cooper and Diana Wynne Jones, this new adult version of Foxfield created two romances — Ellie and David in 1939, childhood sweethearts separated by war, unable to know if they would have a future at all, and in 2019 Megan and Nora, who seemed destined to be together. Not my first f/f couple but the most determined to be together.

It also meant I got to use my gorgeously creepy corn dollies as inspiration. Rural fantasy and horror drawing on folklore and ancient beliefs has always fascinated me. I wound it with a lifelong obsession with Arthurian legends because, why not? So Foxfield is a sum of many passions. I really hope you enjoy it.

OUT TODAY

Republishing adventures continue: The Wolf’s Sister

March 17, 2019Cover Love, Fantasy Romance, New Books, New releases, Re-releasesA Tale of the Holtlands, Fantasy romance, The Wolf's SisterRFLong

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

I hope everyone is having a brilliant day.

For some reason (*cough* Jessica Thorne *cough cough*) I had to put my republishing adventures aside for a little while there, but it’s that time again and I’ve been working away at the series A Tale of the Holtlands. This comprises the two novella’s The Wolf’s Sister and The Wolf’s Mate, which were previously published by Samhain Publishing, and The Wolf’s Destiny the novel length conclusion to the story. I’ve been repackaging and updating these and I’m delighted to reveal the cover for The Wolf’s Sister today.

The Wolf’s Sister ebook is up for pre-order (Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com) and will be available on the 29th March along with a paperback version, with the other two following in the next couple of months.

The Wolf’s Sister, a Tale of the Holtlands, book one

The past catches up with everyone, and their past could tear them apart.

All Jeren thought of was escape from the ruler of River Holt, and his nefarious plans for her. Lost in the snowfields of the north, she is rescued by Shan, a warrior from an enemy race, and one thing is clear, she can never let him know who she is. What she doesn’t anticipate from this supposed savage
is his gentleness. She never expected love.

Shan is still grieving his murdered sister, and has no time for a girl used to courtly luxuries who hasn’t a hope of surviving in his harsh world. But slowly and surely, he begins to see the steel beneath her skin, and the beauty in her soul. Shan didn’t mean to fall in love with anyone, let alone a Holter. Jeren changes everything.

But the past has a way of catching up with everyone, and their past could tear them apart.

Happy New Year

January 5, 2019Cover Love, Fantasy Romance, New Books, New releases, Sci-Fi Romance, Space Opera, YAIE, Young AdultJessica Thorne, The Queen's Wing, The Stone's HeartRFLong

Happy New Year to all. And here’s to a great reading and writing year, which begins for me very soon with the publication of The Stone’s Heart, by my alter-ego Jessica Thorne on the 19th February.

The Stone’s Heart is the sequel to The Queen’s Wing. As it follows on directly from the first book, some of the story is in Bel’s point of view and the rest is in that of her bodyguard and friend, Petra Kel’s. Petra was one of those characters that was just meant to be a bit part in the background. But Petra being Petra, refused to stay there. And why would she? She’s awesome.

Yes, I had a minor character who wouldn’t shut up and wanted to be heard. Shocking! (/sarcasm)

For those of you on Netgalley, The Stone’s Heart should be appearing there in just over a week. It’s also available for pre-order on Kindle.

Come back to Anthaeus for another adventure, reunite with old friends and meet some new ones and find out what Petra’s been hiding all this time. And what Zander got up to on Cuore (or some of it anyway).

Any thoughts on who else should feature in future books, I’d love to hear them.

Republishing: The Scroll Thief

November 7, 2017Cover Love, Fantasy Romance, New Books, New releases, Paranormal Romance, Re-releasesfantasy, Fantasy romance, Rerelease, The Scroll ThiefRFLong

Book 2 in my republishing adventure, The Scroll Thief is almost ready to go and available for pre-order now.

One theft too many and their world will burn.

Malachy and his sister, Halia, have what it takes to survive the dangerous streets of Klathport, capital of the once-great kingdom of Ithian. From the moment he steals from Trask, everything goes to hell.

Trask follows the law, determined to serve the city. But the secrets he keeps and his turbulent past are about to catch up with him and the other side of prison bars could prove deadly.

Cerys plays the role of a simple travelling healer. Her mission was supposed to atone for a dreadful, long-ago act and she needs the two men to fulfil it. Instead, they unleash a chain of events which sees them hunted through city and surrounding desert by the guards, the council, a psychopathic murderer and a malevolent sorceress.

Romance, tragedy, and adventure combine in a magical land on the brink of war when past and present collide.

Pre-order here (Amazon.co.uk) & here (Amazon.com). You never know what surprises you might find…

Republishing: Soul Fire new cover reveal

September 26, 2017Cover Love, Paranormal Romance, Re-releasesCover Reveal, paranormal romance, Soul FireRFLong

As some of you might know my Samhain books – Soul Fire, The Scroll Thief, and The Tales of the Holtands (The Wolf’s Sister, The Wolf’s Mate and Songs of the Wolf) – are no longer available. As I got the rights back I’m going to be self publishing them. Little by little. And first up is my paranormal romance Soul Fire.

Rowan thought she was in trouble, with her art gallery struggling and all her finances tied up in it. But when her path crosses with a Sídhe prince, she suddenly finds herself in real danger. And unexpected, unstoppable passion.

While searching for his brother, Daire finds himself trapped in the human world and in the arms of a woman who makes him rethink all he has ever known. Every kiss brings pleasure beyond reckoning, sending him closer to the edge of his inherent dark desires. Desires that act as a beacon for the Dark Sídhe, who would seduce him to their cause.

The more time he spends with Rowan, the greater the risk that he will be trapped forever, or lost completely. And with him the realm of the Seelie Sídhe.

Because there’s more to Rowan than meets the eye.

Soul Fire will be available as an ebook and in paperback. The ebook is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk now

Die Chroniken der Fae – In Liebe und Hoffnung

December 6, 2016Cover Love, Dubh Linn, Interviews, YAIE, Young AdultA darkness at the end, Dubh LinnRFLong

So excited to share this – the cover of the German edition of A Darkness at the End, featuring a familiar and beautiful face.

Die Chroniken der Fae - In Liebe und Hoffnung von Ruth Frances Long — Die Chroniken der Fae – In Liebe und Hoffnung von Ruth Frances Long

I can’t get over how amazing these covers are and how beautifully they capture the characters.

In case you missed it as well I’ve been in the Irish Times, and A Darkness at the End got a mention in the Sunday Independent. And I’ll be hosting #writerswise on twitter on Thursday evening. All busy here.

A Darkness at the End – Cover Reveal and Giveaway

July 1, 2016competition, Cover Love, Dubh Linn, YAIE, Young AdultA darkness at the end, competition, Cover Reveal, Dubh Linn, GiveawayRFLong

Psst! Head over to Bleach House Library where the fabulous Margaret Madden is doing a cover reveal and giveaway for my forthcoming book A Darkness at the End. It’s the third and final part of the Dubh Linn series. The winner will get a copy hot off the presses in August and it doesn’t come out until 12th September.

I mean, the winner could get a copy before ME!!! 😉

I am SO in love with this cover. If you thought the first two were amazing (and I did), this one will blow you away. Go and check it out! And of course you can always pre-order on Amazon too! Just in case. (More options will be up soon).

Jinx spotting

November 18, 2015Cover Love, New Books, New releasesA Hollow in the Hills, Dubh Linn, JinxRFLong

Today I can at last share the wonderful, lovely, gorgeous cover of the German edition of A Hollow in the Hills – Die Chroniken der Fae – Durch Himmel und Hölle (Between Heaven and Hell). I absolutely love it, especially having Jinx on the cover, and the beautiful hounds graffiti behind him.

So… what do you think?

#IntheWild

September 4, 2015Cover Love, Excerpts, Free Read, New Books, New releases, Out and About, Photo MomentsA Crack in Everything, A Hollow in the Hills, Awesome readers, Dubh Linn, New BooksRFLong

I think we can all ~~blame~~ thank the fabulous Celine Kiernan for #InTheWild. I asked for pitures of A CavanCK Hollow in the Hills if anyone saw it in the wild. So she put it in a bush and sent me a photo.

As you do in Cavan….

(thank you Celine! You are fab!)

Poor Jinx, however does not appreciate nature in any form. He’s a city fae.

And then others got in on the act. 😀

Eventually, even I gave in.

Luckily the booksellers of Dublin and Drogheda came to ~~our~~ Jinx’s rescue

Here it is on the shelves. Not quite in its natural habitat though. That would be the hands of readers.

If you see A Hollow in the Hills out in the wild, send me a photo – @rflong #IntheWild #Galavanting (because that’s clearly what it’s doing) #HollowInTheHills.

In other news, check out Dublin2019 Irish Fiction Friday today – featuring me!

Back home and box of joy

August 24, 2015Cover Love, New Books, New releases, Young AdultA Hollow in the Hills, Dubh Linn, New ReleaseRFLong

I’m back from holidays. Had a wonderful time and got a ton of writing done on book 3. Plus tons of research for the fabled Brittany book which I will get around to writing one day. And some reading to boot.

And best of all a box full of copies of A Hollow in the Hills arrived today.

Roll on the release day on the 7th September and the booklaunch in the Gutter Bookshop at 6.30pm on the 9th September. All welcome. Come and celebrate.