M. Leighton has written the Madly, The Fahllen, the Blood Like Poison, the Wiccan and The Eclipse series.
1. What is the name of your most recent book and if you
had to sum it up in 20 or less words, what would you say?
My most recent book is called The Wild Ones and it’s a
contemporary romance about forbidden love and what Cami and Trick are willing
to go through for each other.
2. Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of
a series?
I am currently working on a stand-alone contemporary
romance, but later in the year, I’ll be writing the fourth book in a series
called Blood Like Poison.
3. What or who inspired you to start writing? And how
long have you been writing?
The end of Twilight inspired me to start writing, as
cliché as that sounds. I was devastated
when I finished the series and I wanted to write about my own characters. That way, I could keep them as long as I
liked. That was in June of 2009, when I
wrote my first novel. The rest, as they
say, is history.
4. Do you gift books to readers for book reviews?
Not unless they are bloggers. I gift books to readers occasionally, but never
with the expectation of a review. A
review would be nice and very much appreciated, but I NEVER mention it.
5. How did you come up with the cover? Who designed the
cover of your book?
With the exception of one, I have done all my covers
using stock art. I usually have a
specific idea in mind and I brows the pictures until I find something that
fits. Of course, sometimes, I see a
picture I love and work the story around it, but that doesn’t happen very
often.
6. Which is your favourite cover of all the books you
have written?
Probably Madly. I
love that artist’s interpretation of a mermaid.
7. Is there anything you would change about your book
covers?
Some yes, some no. I would love to work with a professional who could give them all
something that is unique to my work, but until then, I’m pretty okay with what
I’ve got.
8. Would you have different book covers for different
countries?
I wouldn’t be opposed to the idea, but it has never
occurred to me, to be honest.
9. How did you come up with the title for your book?
My most recent, The Wild Ones, comes from a line in the
book that’s actually referring to wild horses. It suits the main male character so perfectly, though, it is once used
in reference to him.
10. Is there anything you would change about your book?
And why?
I would construct it to be at least a two-book
series. That’s probably where I’ll end
up going anyway, but I wish I’d left it open in a different way.
11. Do you have a book trailer? And what are your
thoughts on book trailers?
I have one that a reader did and I love it. I like book trailers and I’ve done them
before, but I can’t say they are a priority for me.
12. What is your opinion on ARCs?
I love doing them as long as the source is
trustworthy.
13. Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks, hardcovers or
audiobooks?
I still love a traditional paperback. I’m not sure why, but I love to hold it in my
hands as I read.
14. Are you a self-published / Indie author?
15. Where can your readers follow you?
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/M-Leighton/189192087759491#!/pages/M-Leighton/189192087759491
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/mleightonbooks
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/m-leighton?r=1
Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this interview
and allowing us a glimpse into your writing world!
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