M. Leighton's Blog, page 12
October 10, 2013
Trick or Treat with RUSTY
Gather, kittens! I have a delicious task for you today.
In honor of the upcoming October 22nd release of Wild Child, I have a little contest I want to run. Without giving away too much information, I'll tell you that there is some dress-up in Wild Child. Rusty in costume. O_O Can you imagine? I hope you can because I want to see it! What does YOUR vision of Rusty in costume look like?
Here's what you do.
Take one of the following four excerpts and apply it to the graphic of what your Rusty in costume looks like.
1. “Oh no. When the time finally comes, I want you screaming my name. More than once.”-- Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
2. I know this because she keeps looking back, making sure I’m watching. Teasing me. I’d be willing to bet those ruffled little panties she’s wearing are damp.-- Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
3. I flick my tongue over her, just once, and I inhale. “God, I miss this.” I feel her shudder when I exhale warm, moist air on her. --Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
4. Save a horse, ride a bull. Find out what it's all about in Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
Here's how you can get entries.
1. Post the graphic on your facebook page and tag me in it.
2. You can also tweet it and @ mention me in it to enter.
3. You can also receive extra entries for tweeting the giveaway and liking my author page on FB
The Rafflecopter for it is right on my sidebar.
I CANNOT WAIT to see these pictures! OMG Nom nom nom
Now, what's up for grabs?
-- An ecopy of Wild Child gifted to you on release day
-- A Wild Child t-shirt
-- A Wild Child keychain
-- A one-of-a-kind Wild Child charm bracelet
You must be 18 or older to win. The contest is open internationally. It begins now and runs through Sunday at midnight. Winner will be notified and posted on Monday, Oct 14.
Good luck! Now go find some hotties!
In honor of the upcoming October 22nd release of Wild Child, I have a little contest I want to run. Without giving away too much information, I'll tell you that there is some dress-up in Wild Child. Rusty in costume. O_O Can you imagine? I hope you can because I want to see it! What does YOUR vision of Rusty in costume look like?
Here's what you do.
Take one of the following four excerpts and apply it to the graphic of what your Rusty in costume looks like.
1. “Oh no. When the time finally comes, I want you screaming my name. More than once.”-- Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
2. I know this because she keeps looking back, making sure I’m watching. Teasing me. I’d be willing to bet those ruffled little panties she’s wearing are damp.-- Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
3. I flick my tongue over her, just once, and I inhale. “God, I miss this.” I feel her shudder when I exhale warm, moist air on her. --Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
4. Save a horse, ride a bull. Find out what it's all about in Wild Child by M. Leighton. Oct 22, 2013
Here's how you can get entries.
1. Post the graphic on your facebook page and tag me in it.
2. You can also tweet it and @ mention me in it to enter.
3. You can also receive extra entries for tweeting the giveaway and liking my author page on FB
The Rafflecopter for it is right on my sidebar.
I CANNOT WAIT to see these pictures! OMG Nom nom nom
Now, what's up for grabs?
-- An ecopy of Wild Child gifted to you on release day
-- A Wild Child t-shirt
-- A Wild Child keychain
-- A one-of-a-kind Wild Child charm bracelet
You must be 18 or older to win. The contest is open internationally. It begins now and runs through Sunday at midnight. Winner will be notified and posted on Monday, Oct 14.
Good luck! Now go find some hotties!
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October 1, 2013
To share or not to share
That's NEVER a question for me. I'm a sharer. Always. To a fault. I just want y'all to know that it is absolutely driving me insane not to be able to share stuff from my books. Thus far in my career, I've always been able to share what I'm working on because I publish so quickly after finishing. But now...now I find that I can rarely, if ever do that anymore. I can't share my Berkley projects. I can't share the one I just finished because it's not time yet. GAH! It's. Driving. Me. Crazy. More so now than ever!
*stops to take a deep breath and compose self*
Anyway, I just wanted y'all to know that I simply CANNOT WAIT to be able to share some graphics and excerpts and teasers, fun posts and swag with you, even if I might be even CRAZIER by the time I can. *sigh*
Until then, HAPPY TUESDAY!
*stops to take a deep breath and compose self*
Anyway, I just wanted y'all to know that I simply CANNOT WAIT to be able to share some graphics and excerpts and teasers, fun posts and swag with you, even if I might be even CRAZIER by the time I can. *sigh*
Until then, HAPPY TUESDAY!
September 27, 2013
EVERYTHING FOR US IS ON SALE
The lovely Jenn Diaz just tagged me in a post saying this book is on sale. OMG! I had no idea, but it really is, so go get your copy! Hurry! I have no clue how long this might last. LOL Here are the links:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
As of this minute, it is NOT on sale on iTunes or Kobo, but it may drop soon. I don't know. Here are the links to keep a check:)
iTunes
Kobo
Get your Nash on, #NashtyGirls!!
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
As of this minute, it is NOT on sale on iTunes or Kobo, but it may drop soon. I don't know. Here are the links to keep a check:)
iTunes
Kobo
Get your Nash on, #NashtyGirls!!
September 24, 2013
WILD CHILD- Cover Reveal and Blurb
It's been over a year since you met Trick and Cami. Rusty and Jenna have waited patiently to have their story told. The time has come. On October 22, see whether the wild best friends of Trick and Cami will get the happy ending they didn't even know they wanted. Until they met each other.
Jenna Theopolis has always known what she wanted. Getting out of her small hometown of Greenfield was number one on her list of priorities. Until she met Rusty Catron.
Rusty’s fun-loving personality was the perfect match for Jenna’s inner wild child. But what started off as a summer fling quickly turns into something more. At least it does for Jenna.
Rusty has lived with the ghost of his father’s abandonment since he was a child, but now he’s beginning to feel the crippling effects of his scars. He wants to trust in Jenna, but deep down he doesn’t believe someone so wild and free can ever be tamed.
But tragedy strikes, pushing Jenna out of Greenfield and leaving Rusty with a choice to make—face his inner demons or lose the love of his life. Forever.
Jenna Theopolis has always known what she wanted. Getting out of her small hometown of Greenfield was number one on her list of priorities. Until she met Rusty Catron.
Rusty’s fun-loving personality was the perfect match for Jenna’s inner wild child. But what started off as a summer fling quickly turns into something more. At least it does for Jenna.
Rusty has lived with the ghost of his father’s abandonment since he was a child, but now he’s beginning to feel the crippling effects of his scars. He wants to trust in Jenna, but deep down he doesn’t believe someone so wild and free can ever be tamed.
But tragedy strikes, pushing Jenna out of Greenfield and leaving Rusty with a choice to make—face his inner demons or lose the love of his life. Forever.
September 5, 2013
Everything for Us- The Soundtrack
I know many of you are curious as to where the songs from the playlist fit in the story, and that listening as you read or think about the book enhances the experience. It certainly does for me! LOL So, with that in mind, I'm adding the playlist to my sidebar (in its entirety), as well as putting the YouTube videos in here for a few songs, along with a few non-spoilery sentences explaining how they fit into the story. I hope you enjoy it and that it enriches the love story of Nash and Marissa for you:)
Bad for Me-- This song captures Marissa's struggle with knowing Nash is bad for her, but being unwilling (or unable?) to walk away.
Fast Car-- I feel like this is Nash's overall feeling toward Marissa in the first portion of the book. As far as a scene goes, think of the library. *wink*
Your Love is My Drug-- Marissa knows Nash is like a drug to her. And Nash might just feel the same way.
I Touch Myself-- If you've read it, you know where this one comes in. *wink*
Beneath Your Beautiful-- This song is perfect for the entire story. Both Marissa and Nash are beautiful on the outside. That's undeniable. What they hide is the ugly that they feel. And what they want is to see the real beauty in the other, the beauty they each know is there in the other.
It's Been Awhile-- This song fits when Nash is thinking back to NOLA
The Broken Ones-- Because Marissa knows he's broken. And she is, too.
Disaster-- Marissa finds out Nash's secret and feels everything between them crumbling down around her.
Endlessly-- Because, he will.
AmazonBarnes & NobleiTunesKobo
Bad for Me-- This song captures Marissa's struggle with knowing Nash is bad for her, but being unwilling (or unable?) to walk away.
Fast Car-- I feel like this is Nash's overall feeling toward Marissa in the first portion of the book. As far as a scene goes, think of the library. *wink*
Your Love is My Drug-- Marissa knows Nash is like a drug to her. And Nash might just feel the same way.
I Touch Myself-- If you've read it, you know where this one comes in. *wink*
Beneath Your Beautiful-- This song is perfect for the entire story. Both Marissa and Nash are beautiful on the outside. That's undeniable. What they hide is the ugly that they feel. And what they want is to see the real beauty in the other, the beauty they each know is there in the other.
It's Been Awhile-- This song fits when Nash is thinking back to NOLA
The Broken Ones-- Because Marissa knows he's broken. And she is, too.
Disaster-- Marissa finds out Nash's secret and feels everything between them crumbling down around her.
Endlessly-- Because, he will.
AmazonBarnes & NobleiTunesKobo
September 3, 2013
Everything for Us on tour!
All right, kittens, it's time for EFU to hit the road! Here's a list of where you can find reviews, excerpts, guest posts and character interviews, as well as other goodies out in the blogosphere. You should stop by all these fabulous locations! These are some seriously awesome ladies! Also, be sure to enter the giveaway. There are signed books, ebooks and a Kindle Fire up for grabs! *gasp* So, make your rounds!!! It'll be fun and maybe even a little bit steamy. *winks* And if you haven't picked up your copy yet, what are you waiting for? I think you should explore your inner #NashtyGirl as quickly as possible. hehe Also, a big, heartfelt thanks to everyone who has participated in ANY way in the release of this book, as well as to all of you who have been such wonderful supporters of it. I love you all and I'm truly, truly grateful for everything you've done.
AmazonBarnes & NobleiTunesKobo
September 2ndI Love Indie Books-Review
Literati Literature Lovers-Excerpt
September 3rdAlways YA at Heart-Review Globug and Hootie Need a Book-Review
September 4thReviews by Tammy & Kim-Review
Books Over Boys-Guest Post
September 5thInto the Night Reviews-Review
Romance Addict-Character Interview
September 6thAngie’s Dreamy Reads-Excerpt
Read This Hear That-Review
September 7thBook Bitches Blog-Review
September 8thCrazy Book Chicks Naughty & Nice-Review
A Novel Affair-Review
September 9thRiverina Romantics-Character Interview
Stuck in Books-Review
September 10thSinfully Sexy Book Reviews-ExcerptBookNerds Anonymous-PlaylistMy Guilty Obsession-Guest Post
September 11thMadison Says-25 Facts Interview
Gutter Girls Book Review-Review
September 12thSubClub-Character Interview
The Bookish Babe-Review
September 13thMake My Day Book Club-Guest Post
3 Chicks & Their Books-Review
September 14thOnce Upon A Twilight-Dream Cast
All Romance Reviews-Review
September 15thShh Mom’s Reading-Excerpt
BestSellers & BestStellars-Review
AmazonBarnes & NobleiTunesKobo
September 2ndI Love Indie Books-Review
Literati Literature Lovers-Excerpt
September 3rdAlways YA at Heart-Review Globug and Hootie Need a Book-Review
September 4thReviews by Tammy & Kim-Review
Books Over Boys-Guest Post
September 5thInto the Night Reviews-Review
Romance Addict-Character Interview
September 6thAngie’s Dreamy Reads-Excerpt
Read This Hear That-Review
September 7thBook Bitches Blog-Review
September 8thCrazy Book Chicks Naughty & Nice-Review
A Novel Affair-Review
September 9thRiverina Romantics-Character Interview
Stuck in Books-Review
September 10thSinfully Sexy Book Reviews-ExcerptBookNerds Anonymous-PlaylistMy Guilty Obsession-Guest Post
September 11thMadison Says-25 Facts Interview
Gutter Girls Book Review-Review
September 12thSubClub-Character Interview
The Bookish Babe-Review
September 13thMake My Day Book Club-Guest Post
3 Chicks & Their Books-Review
September 14thOnce Upon A Twilight-Dream Cast
All Romance Reviews-Review
September 15thShh Mom’s Reading-Excerpt
BestSellers & BestStellars-Review
September 2, 2013
Everything for Us-- why she can't stay away
This is the last glimpse into Everything for Us before it releases tomorrow. The excerpt comes along with a song that fits the position Marissa finds herself in when it comes to this strong, sexy man. She knows, without a doubt, that he's bad for her, but she can't stay away. And part of her doesn't want to. Something in her wants to get as close as she can to the flame. Every time I hear this song, I think of how she feels, and why. It's times like the one below that I think I, too, would have a hard time turning away when it feels so, so right.
The song, Bad for Me by Megan and Liz, is in my sidebar. I hope you enjoy it. And don't forget to pick up your copy tomorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrow! *twirls in excitement*
“I’d be willing to bet your parts are exceptional. In fact, now might be a good time to warn you that if we come back to this library, I’ll find out for myself. In this very spot. I’ll push you up against the books in the corner and I’ll put my hands on you. I’ll do things to you. In the quiet. And you won’t be able to make a sound. Not a whimper, not a moan. You’ll have to bite your lip to keep it all inside. And you know what?” I ask, reaching up to trace my index finger along her full, trembling lower lip.
“What?” she whispers, her pupils two dilated dots of excitement.
“You’ll love every second of it.”
With a wicked grin, I take the books from her arms and turn to walk back the way I came.
The song, Bad for Me by Megan and Liz, is in my sidebar. I hope you enjoy it. And don't forget to pick up your copy tomorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrow! *twirls in excitement*
“I’d be willing to bet your parts are exceptional. In fact, now might be a good time to warn you that if we come back to this library, I’ll find out for myself. In this very spot. I’ll push you up against the books in the corner and I’ll put my hands on you. I’ll do things to you. In the quiet. And you won’t be able to make a sound. Not a whimper, not a moan. You’ll have to bite your lip to keep it all inside. And you know what?” I ask, reaching up to trace my index finger along her full, trembling lower lip.
“What?” she whispers, her pupils two dilated dots of excitement.
“You’ll love every second of it.”
With a wicked grin, I take the books from her arms and turn to walk back the way I came.
August 27, 2013
Everything for Us- music and misery
I'm often asked about how music plays a role in my writing. Although I don't listen to music as I write, music is the backdrop for nearly every word of it nonetheless. It's always there, setting the tone for where my characters are emotionally, where they've been and where they're going. In my head, once I write the scene, the music is inexorably entwined with it, like it poured from their souls into notes that I can hear. This is one example. If you've ever loved someone you knew was bad for you, someone you knew would hurt you, but you couldn't not love them, then you'll understand this.
The song: Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars You can listen to it as you read by clicking the link on my sidebar.
The scene:
“I’m so sorry for the life you had to lead. You were so young,” she says, her voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t deserve that.”
Her hand splays across my chest as she scatters kisses all over my face and neck. I feel drops of warm wetness every so often. I don’t realize they’re tears until one hits my lips and I taste the salt.
She makes her way to my stomach then down my right leg and back up again, dragging her lips and tongue along the inside of my thigh.
It’s not often I see the goodness in people. Or that they surprise me with compassion. Yet Marissa has. I just told her I’m a criminal and a killer, and rather than running the other direction, she cried for me.
Something burns deep inside my chest. I don’t have time to think about it or deny it, or devise a plan to rid myself of it. Marissa sees to that when her lips close over me. She makes it so that she’s all I can think about. She erases all other thoughts with the first swipe of her tongue. And I’m happy to let them go.
The song: Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars You can listen to it as you read by clicking the link on my sidebar.
The scene:
“I’m so sorry for the life you had to lead. You were so young,” she says, her voice thick with emotion. “You didn’t deserve that.”
Her hand splays across my chest as she scatters kisses all over my face and neck. I feel drops of warm wetness every so often. I don’t realize they’re tears until one hits my lips and I taste the salt.
She makes her way to my stomach then down my right leg and back up again, dragging her lips and tongue along the inside of my thigh.
It’s not often I see the goodness in people. Or that they surprise me with compassion. Yet Marissa has. I just told her I’m a criminal and a killer, and rather than running the other direction, she cried for me.
Something burns deep inside my chest. I don’t have time to think about it or deny it, or devise a plan to rid myself of it. Marissa sees to that when her lips close over me. She makes it so that she’s all I can think about. She erases all other thoughts with the first swipe of her tongue. And I’m happy to let them go.
August 22, 2013
Everything for Us Giveaway Bonanza # 2
Welcome to the second giveaway and the second excerpt from Everything for Us, book 3 in the Bad Boys series, due out September 3. For today, I have more tasty pics from the fabulous minxes for you to choose from. It only runs today and tomorrow, so hurry! Same rules apply. Pick your poison, share it on Twitter and/or Facebook with the caption over there in the Rafflecopter link. Those both count for 2 entries. You can also gain an entry by following me on FB and/or Twitter if you don't already. Up for grabs? Another signed ARC of Everything for Us and a #NashtyGirl t-shirt. Wahooooooooooooo
On your mark, get set, pick your pic and gooooooooooooooooooooooo!
On your mark, get set, pick your pic and gooooooooooooooooooooooo!
August 20, 2013
Everything for Us Giveaway Bonanza #1
Okay, so I referenced this in my previous post, and today is the first of a series of giveaways. I'm calling it a bonanza. I like saying that. Bonanza. BOnanza. BoNANza. BonanZA. Monday fun right there, am I right? *snickers*
Is anyone else remembering the Electric Company show right now?
Anyway, I'll be doing them right up until the Tuesday it releases (September 3). That one will be a doozy! But for these, I'll be posting a series of different pictures with excerpts from the book. You choose the picture you like best and share it on FB and/or Twitter (details on what to post are in the Rafflecopter on my sidebar) and voila! You're entered!
Wait, that sounded bad.
;)
But I digress. Entering is easy peasy. Up for grabs is a brand new, shiny and lovely ARC of Everything for Us, as well as a #NashtyGirl t-shirt in either apple or mandarin (pictured at the bottom), and a Cash shot glass. I'll draw a winner on Thursday morning (9-22) then post different pictures and start this all over again. I'll rinse and repeat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week and then a different, bigger, better, stronger, faster, bionic-ER giveaway will start on Sunday, September 1st. If you don't remember all this, don't worry. I'll be doing a post about it on all of those days:) YAY!
So, recap: Pick the graphic you like best, share it on FB/Twitter with the post listed in the Rafflecopter, repeat as desired:)
So, the first round of graphics are below. Pick your poison and get on out there! And, as always, thank you for being awesome.
This is a pic of the t-shirts, not a pic to post. hehe
Is anyone else remembering the Electric Company show right now?
Anyway, I'll be doing them right up until the Tuesday it releases (September 3). That one will be a doozy! But for these, I'll be posting a series of different pictures with excerpts from the book. You choose the picture you like best and share it on FB and/or Twitter (details on what to post are in the Rafflecopter on my sidebar) and voila! You're entered!
Wait, that sounded bad.
;)
But I digress. Entering is easy peasy. Up for grabs is a brand new, shiny and lovely ARC of Everything for Us, as well as a #NashtyGirl t-shirt in either apple or mandarin (pictured at the bottom), and a Cash shot glass. I'll draw a winner on Thursday morning (9-22) then post different pictures and start this all over again. I'll rinse and repeat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of next week and then a different, bigger, better, stronger, faster, bionic-ER giveaway will start on Sunday, September 1st. If you don't remember all this, don't worry. I'll be doing a post about it on all of those days:) YAY!
So, recap: Pick the graphic you like best, share it on FB/Twitter with the post listed in the Rafflecopter, repeat as desired:)
So, the first round of graphics are below. Pick your poison and get on out there! And, as always, thank you for being awesome.
This is a pic of the t-shirts, not a pic to post. hehe
