Leah Blake Introduction and Giveaway
Hi everyone!
Thank you for coming out and hanging at the party today. I’ll take a moment to introduce myself. My name’s Leah Blake and I’m an author at Siren Publishing. I love writing paranormal romance, although I have dabbled in contemporary. Still, the fun one could have when the rules are just a little bit different, right? I started writing when I was 11, and eventually evolved to where I am now. I’m the author of the Boys of Sinn Island series, Love Your Dragon series, and my latest Shadow Creek series. I write short and I write long, it really depends on the story and what the characters want 🙂
With that in mind, I’m going to toss a few questions out to all of you party-goers. Go ahead. Share your answers for a chance to win Secrets in Shadows, Shadow Creek 1 (blurb below).
What is your favorite genre of romance? Do you prefer stand-alone or series? What is your preferred length of story? Novella, short novel, or long novel?
I’ll be sharing some excerpts over the next couple hours. Looking forward to chatting with you!
xoxo
Leah Blake
Secrets in Shadows
Wolf shifter Rex Vanderbilt has lived a life of luxury and privilege. That changes one fateful night following an attack by hunters that nearly kills him and his family. They seek refuge and protection at the private paranormal sanctuary, Shadow Creek. Rex discovers how little he understands his wolf’s blood after the strangest out-of-body experience in the presence of one particular shifter.
Devon Michaels is a great horned owl shifter and part of the Creek’s top circle of guards. He prefers solitude after a betrayal that nearly cost him his life. When Rex arrives on the manor’s doorstep, he instantly recognizes the rowdy wolf as his mate. He has no interest in the irresponsible, spoiled man, but Rex has other plans to win Devon’s affections.
When the Creek’s borders are breached by hunters and Rex is injured, Devon must make a decision. With the promise of another attack looming, time is running out. Can he let go of the past to protect his mate?
Available at:
Siren Publishing: www.bookstrand.com/book/secrets-in-shadows
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2teQ79i
July 22, 2017 @ 7:26 pm
Hi Leah, to answer some of your questions. I love both standalone and series but i have to admit that i don’t like series that are to long like 7+ books often that means repeating if you know what i mean. But a plus for series (if it is about the same couple) is that you can get to know the characters better because there is more page time. I like both novels and novella’s. When i have the time and can relax i love to read longer books but novella’s are great to read while waiting or just before bedtime.
July 22, 2017 @ 7:38 pm
Hi Angela!
It’s funny you bring up longer series. As a writer, I find I get bored with a series after a certain number of books. It becomes monotonous…to a degree. That is, of course, if there isn’t room for the series to take different twists and turns. Perhaps that’s why I love paranormal so much. The boundaries aren’t nearly as constricting 🙂
July 22, 2017 @ 7:29 pm
What is your favorite genre of romance?
I love all kinds. Sometimes I read a lot of contemporary than other times I like to read something different. I like to experience a lot of different authors and see what they have to offer a reader.
Do you prefer stand-alone or series?
There are certain authors that I love their series but sometimes, especially with a new author, I like to read a stand-alone. If I like the stand-alone then I’m willing to give their series a chance (if they have one).
What is your preferred length of story? Novella, short novel, or long novel?
It depends on the amount of time that I have to read. In the summer, a novella or short novel are great for vacation time. As the weather turns colder a longer novel is good.
July 22, 2017 @ 7:42 pm
Hi Lynn!
I never considered how seasons affect a reader’s choice of book length, but it makes perfect sense. There’s something awesome about curling up beneath a blanket in the winter with a good book and a cup of coffee (or wine 🙂 ).
July 22, 2017 @ 7:53 pm
An owl shifter, that’s a new type for me.
I prefer long novel books as part of series. Paranormal romance is probably tied with romantic suspense for me.
July 22, 2017 @ 8:31 pm
Hi Anne!
The owl shifter was a new one for me, too. Soaked up a bunch of information researching the great horned owl. Beautiful creatures, though. My heart is in paranormal. The possibilities are practically endless.
July 22, 2017 @ 9:34 pm
What is your favorite genre of romance? Depends on my mood, but I enjoy most within Romance
Do you prefer stand-alone or series? I enjoy both
What is your preferred length of story? Again depends on mood and free time to read, but I enjoy all lengths. 🙂
July 22, 2017 @ 11:34 pm
Hi Colleen!
I have to agree with your answers. Pretty much sums up how I would answer my own questions 🙂
July 23, 2017 @ 12:37 am
The winner of the ebook of Secrets in Shadows is Anne! Congratulations! Please email me at [email protected].
Thank you, everyone, for coming to the party!
xoxo
Leah