I’ve had some lovely news that I’ve been sitting on for a few weeks, but now I feel free to tell the world – Dark Moon is going to be published by Destiny. I’m so excited. It was a nail biting time waiting to hear back from them (the usual worries of would they like it were added to by … Read More
Winner of Revelry Competition
Sorry, I’ve been remiss in announcing the winner of Peta Crake’s competition for a copy of her new novel, Revelry (life has been a bit hectic – I apologise to Peta for my lag!) The Winner Is: IMELDA EVANS Her comment about a shapeshifting owl caught Peta’s attention, not to mention, her name was the one she drew out of … Read More
Guest Blog with Peta Crake. There’s a chance to win her new novel, Revelry.
I have the pleasure of hosting the talented Peta Crake on my blog tonight to talk about her new book, Revelry and all things paranormal – a special love of mine. Welcome Peta. Thanks for being a guest. It’s really exciting to have you here. PC: Thanks, Leisl. It is always nice to chat with another paranormal fan and author. … Read More
Guest Blog on Friday Feast – chance to win a copy of Killing Me Softly
Check out my guest blog on the fabulous and talented Cathryn Hein’s Friday Feast blog today. http://cathrynhein.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/friday-feast-with-leisl-leighton/ I talk about my love for winter and soup. There’s a recipe for my favourite minestrone soup, some of which I’m taking skiing next week when me and the fam go up to Mt Buller – snow is up to 1mtr; YAY! There … Read More
RWA Conference – here I come!
I’m heading off to the Romance Writers of Australia annual conference tomorrow morning with my dear friend, Marnie (a talented writer from one of my writing groups who has taken this year off to write and is going to pitch pitch pitch at the conference. Lots of fingers crossed for Marnie. 🙂 I, like many other romance writers, look forward … Read More
Embrace what you love.
A writer I know, M.J Scott, had a wonderful rant yesterday about people who tell you what you should love and that what you do love is wrong – it was really quite special, you should check it out http://blog.mjscott.net/2013/08/01/on-liking-stuff Anyway, the gist of this rant was that people should be allowed to love what they love and not be … Read More
Winner of Letter from a Rake competition
I’m pleased to announce the winner of the copy of Sasha Cottmans’ ‘Letter from a Rake’ is: CASSIE P. Thanks so much to everyone who commented and came and visited for my first guest blog. I hope you’ll come again. I am planning on having guests every month – so lots more reasons to visit. Happy Reading!
Guest Blog with Sasha Cottman author of ‘Letter from a Rake’. Chance to win a kindle copy of ‘Letter from a Rake’.
Hi Sasha. Thanks for being my first ever guest on my blog. It’s really exciting to have you here. Thanks Leisl. It’s great to be here. LL: Your debut novel, Letter from a Rake, a fabulous Regency period romance, was just released this week. Tell us a little bit about it. SC: An odd, feisty girl recently arrived from India … Read More
Guest Blog with Tara Clark
Hi everyone. Today I’m a guest blogger on author, Tara Clark’s website. Come and join me as I chat about choosing a title, my inspiration for Killing Me Softly, and share with me how you take criticism in your life. For me, you’ve got to take the knock then get back on the horse. Mixed metaphor, I know, but for … Read More
Video interview for Killing Me Softly
Check out my video interview with Carol George from Destiny Romance. We talk about Killing Me Softly and how I came to write it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q9dh5LTJs8U