It is with great pleasure that I announce Leisl Leighton – Author Services’ client, Clyve Rose, has sold her manuscript To Ride a Cockhorse (working title) to Boroughs Publishing Group. To Ride a Cockhorse is the first novel in a 3 book series Clyve is working on, set in Regency England with central themes of redemption, acceptance and diversity. It … Read More
Climbing Fear: Longlisted for the Davitt Awards
Sisters in Crime, an Australian-run association for female Australian writers of crime and suspense fiction, have announced the longlist for their annual Davitt Awards – and for the second year in a row, I have a book entered in the longlist. Last year Dangerous Echoes made it to the list, and this year it’s Climbing Fear’s turn. You can find … Read More
Guest Post: Teena Raffa Mulligan and After Goodbye
Today I have the pleasure of having as a guest to my blog the author of both children and adult fiction, Teena Raffa Mulligan. Teena is here to answer some questions about her, her writing and her new novel, After Goodbye. LL: Hi Teena. Thanks for being a guest on my blog. It’s really exciting to have you here for … Read More
What to watch after Dead to Me
I was asked to write a post for Romance.com.au on what to watch after you’ve watched Dead to Me. Or to read. They love a good read too. I have a bunch of strong female-led shows and books to run with that include the essential elements of suspense and romance, but unfortunately, I only had a certain amount of space, … Read More
Cover Reveal: Climbing Fear is going to print and gets a new cover
I am so excited to be able to share this with you. I’ve been sitting on this news for a while, but am now finally able to announce it. Climbing Fear, the first book in my romantic suspense CoalCliff Stud series, and an ARRA 2019 finalist, is going to be getting its very own print version in October this year! … Read More
Blazing Fear: Celebrating Release Day
I am so excited that Blazing Fear is finally out in the world. I’m so proud of this book and hope readers will fall in love with Flynn and Prita’s story the way that I did when I was writing it. Blazing Fear is a romantic suspense novel set in the wilds of the Victorian Alps near Walhalla. It features … Read More
#QuarantiniTime with Romance.com.au – First chapter read of Blazing Fear
I was delighted when the good folks at Romance.com.au asked me to join them in their #QuarantiniTime. The deal is to share a favourite alcoholic beverage and read the first chapter (or partial chapter) of a new or upcoming book. So, please enjoy a Russian Mule with me, click on the link and listen to me read the first half … Read More
A letter to Helen on her 50th
To my dearest, darlingest most Helenest of Helens, Today is your 50th birthday. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the last of your birthdays I will ever share with you. For 29 years, I would go to wherever you were to share your birthday – all except the one you spent OS and I was unable to join you because … Read More
Climbing Fear – US 99c Promo
In time for the release on 12th May of Blazing Fear, the 2nd book in my CoalCliff Stud Series – my publisher is doing a price promotion in the US on Climbing Fear: Book 1 CoalCliff Stud Series. This is a great time to get hooked into this new romantic suspense series. But you don’t have to believe me, this … Read More