Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Leah, and I’m a YA Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance author. I’ve written three books but have published two and have so many plans for more!
I live in Virginia with my hubby, toddler, and German Shepherd. My favorite shows are Friends, New Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural.
When I’m not writing, I’m reading, taking care of my family, or stealing alone time when I can.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Blue Moon Eyes was published in September of 2021, and book two, Silver Moon Cries is releasing February of 2022.
I got inspired to write this series because I wanted to find a shifter romance with emotion, some humor, a respectful (and broody) alpha, and lots of action. It’s been hard to find books like that. So I decided to write one.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have to clean right before writing, and I need complete silence. Even when my house is quiet, I put in noise canceling earbuds because I need to really get in my zone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Heather Hildenbrand, Leia Stone, and Jennifer L. Armentrout are some of my favorites. Their writing is fast paced and emotional. I just love getting deep into the worlds they create.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on book 3 in the Wolves of Shadow Grove trilogy, and another project that I’m considering serializing.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Get the word out as much as you can, and have a great cover that fits the genre. I always try to recruit as many bookstagrammers and authors as possible to post and share my cover before and on release day.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot, write what you love, and enjoy the journey. It’s not about “If I can publish this or get to this place in publishing, then I’ll be happy.” It’s about getting to know your characters in the moment and connecting with your readers. Those are the things you’ll love the most.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you have to put yourself first.
What are you reading now?
At Dusk by Jennifer Snyder
What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing book three in my series in 2022 and then writing the companion novels with it. I’m so excited about it because it’s in another POV and it will be placed in a bigger city!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Harbinger series (Storm and Fury) by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I could reread those a million times!
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