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December 16, 2012

Day 9 and Up to Me Teaser #1


Welcome to Day 9 of my Christmas celebration, called THE 12 DAYS OF M. LEIGHTON.

To enter the giveaway, the only thing you have to do is tweet the following phrase:

Love always wins in M. Leighton's world.  Read a book, play to win.  #Giveaways  #12DaysOfMLeighton

You get an extra entry for tagging me with this phrase on Facebook.  You must be 18 or older to win and the giveaways are open to international participants.

I'll announce the winner right here on this post tonight at 9 pm EST.  You'll have 24 hours to respond to me via e-mail (m.leighton.books@gmail.com) with your mailing address and any particulars I need (sizes, inscriptions, etc).

DAY 9:  Down to You t-shirt and Down to You ebook (Kindle, Nook, Smashwords)


Now for my first Up to Me teaser.  Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep OMG OMG Here ya go!


EXCERPT ONE He squeezes me and presses his lips to my shoulder.  I can barely feel them through the lapel of my robe.“Can I take this off you?” he breathes.  “I want to feel your skin against mine.”A pang of desire zings through me at the thought of him holding my naked body against his.  It was only a few hours ago that we had sex for the fifth time today, but it feels like an eternity ago. So much has happened since then, so many emotions have come and gone, that it feels…different.“Yes,” I whisper in response, answering him before my mind can talk me out of it.I start to sit up, but Cash stops me.  He leans up on one elbow and pulls my hair away from my face and neck, bending to press his lips against the soft skin beneath my ear.“Let me.” DAY 9 WINNER IS RHIANNON RITCHIE
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Published on December 16, 2012 03:14

December 15, 2012

Day 10


Welcome to Day 10 of my Christmas celebration, called THE 12 DAYS OF M. LEIGHTON.

To enter the giveaway, the only thing you have to do is tweet the following phrase:

Love always wins in M. Leighton's world.  Read a book, play to win.  #Giveaways  #12DaysOfMLeighton

You get an extra entry for tagging me with this phrase on Facebook.  You must be 18 or older to win and the giveaways are open to international participants.

I'll announce the winner right here on this post tonight at 9 pm EST.  You'll have 24 hours to respond to me via e-mail (m.leighton.books@gmail.com) with your mailing address and any particulars I need (sizes, inscriptions, etc).

DAY 10:  Madly t-shirt and all 3 Madly ebooks (Kindle, Nook, Smashwords or iTunes)

Good luck and Merry Christmas!

DAY 10 WINNER IS TWILIGHTGRANDMA
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Published on December 15, 2012 02:04

December 14, 2012

Day 11


Welcome to Day 11 of my Christmas celebration, called THE 12 DAYS OF M. LEIGHTON.

To enter the giveaway, the only thing you have to do is tweet the following phrase:

Love always wins in M. Leighton's world.  Read a book, play to win.  #Giveaways  #12DaysOfMLeighton

You get an extra entry for tagging me with this phrase on Facebook.  You must be 18 or older to win and the giveaways are open to international participants.

I'll announce the winner right here on this post tonight at 9 pm EST.  You'll have 24 hours to respond to me via e-mail (m.leighton.books@gmail.com) with your mailing address and any particulars I need (sizes, inscriptions, etc).

DAY 11:  Black BoCabulary t-shirt and Blood Like Poison Trilogy ebook (for Kindle or Nook)

Good luck and Merry Christmas!

DAY 11 WINNER IS AMBER MCALPINE CALHOUN!
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Published on December 14, 2012 01:51

December 13, 2012

12 Days of M. Leighton, Day 12

It's Christmas time! Wahoooooooooooooo I feel like Snoopy at Christmas for some reason, like I should be running through the snow, giggling uncontrollably with my ears flapping in the wind.  Only I don't have ears that flap, thank God.  LOL  Anyway, I digress.  Today is the kick off for my Christmas celebration, called THE 12 DAYS OF M. LEIGHTON.  It's my way of wishing you each and every one a very merry and extremely blessed Christmas.

So, let me explain what I'm doing.  Each day for the next 12 days, I'll be posting a different giveaway.  The prizes will start small and end BIG, like an entire set of my paperbacks, signed.  That's 11 books, people!  And until then, there will be all sorts of goodies I'll be giving away.  And did I mention there will be teasers thrown in?  Oh yeah. I'll be posting several Up to Me teasers throughout the next couple weeks, so be sure to come visit for those.  *rubs hands together*  Now, to enter the giveaway, the only thing you have to do is tweet the following phrase:

Love always wins in M. Leighton's world.  Read a book, play to win.  #Giveaways  #12DaysOfMLeighton

That's it.  Easy peasy.  You get an extra entry for tagging me with this phrase on Facebook.  You must be 18 or older to win and the giveaways are open to international participants.

Each evening at 9 pm EST, I'll be announcing the day's winner on my blog.  You'll have 24 hours to respond to me via e-mail (m.leighton.books@gmail.com) with your mailing address and any particulars I need (sizes, inscriptions, etc).

DAY 12:  A signed set of bookmarks and postcards, along with 3 silicone bracelets (Hooked on Jackson, Anything for Love, I Pick Treat)

Okay, y'all.  Ready, set, go!  *fires gun in air*


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Published on December 13, 2012 01:42

December 12, 2012

Up to Me Cover Reveal

OMG OMG OMG OMG  It's almost time!  I get super excited when it's cover reveal time because I know that after a couple of very short weeks, the book will be out! Out into the worlllllllllld!  *echo, echo*  And this one is killing me!  I'm so anxious to bring you this book!  GAH!  I'm sure images of Charlie Hunnam aren't helping :-D  LOL  #SoHot  Anyway, I guess you're here to see the cover, right?  Right.  So let's get this show on the road.  My lovely friends, I give you Up to Me.







Happily ever after doesn’t come easy.  But for love, it’s always worth the fight.
Olivia finds bliss unlike any she’s ever known in Cash’s arms.  He sets her skin on fire and melts her heart right inside her chest.  Unfortunately, their happily ever after is short-lived when a shadow from Cash’s past threatens to turn their world upside down.
Dangerous people from his father’s world have discovered that Cash holds information that could put them away for a very long time.  And they’re willing to do anything—and hurt anybody—to get it back.  Giving it up means Cash must choose between the life of his father and the life of Olivia.
Having nearly overcome her wariness of bad boys, Olivia’s trust is shaken when this new threat arises.  Now she finds that Cash is not only a danger to her heart, but his family has associations that are a danger to her life as well.  She soon discovers that there are some situations in life where trust is a girl’s only option.  And this is one of them.  If she’s to live, she must trust Cash with her life.  But to Olivia, that’s much, much easier than letting go and trusting him with her heart.
COMING JANUARY 6, 2013

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Published on December 12, 2012 01:24

December 11, 2012

Announcing Indie ReCon



I'm so excited for this and so, so, SO honored to be a part of it.  Read the announcement below, from the super awesome and amazingly talented S.R. Johannes:

Hi guys!


Do I have a surprise for you! :)
small group of indie writers has pulled together and is hosting a FREE online conference on everything INDIE in Feb 2013!
Welcome to the first INDIE ReCon - Make Indie Publishing a Mission Possible
Are you curious about Indie publishing, but don't know where to start?  Or, are you already a published Indie author looking to boost your sales or expand your reach?  Then you'll want to attend a new exciting online conference happening in 2013 - INDIE Revolution Conference.  Or as we like to call it, INDIE ReCon.
INDIE ReCon is happening online from February 12-14, 2013.
INDIE ReCon is a FREE, ONLINE conference that is modeled after the awesome annual WriteOnCon. It is designed to help any writer or author who is curious about the ins and outs of Indie publishing. 
However any author or writer can attend because we cover topics all of you may want to know more about (marketing etc)
Everything from the pros and cons of Indie publishing, essential aspects in creating a high-quality book, successful online marketing, and expanding into International markets. 
We will feature over 30 guests that include industry experts as well as some of the bestselling adult and young adult authors in the publishing industry today including: Bob Mayer, Hugh Howey, M. Leighton, and Samantha Young (just to name a few).  
For three days, INDIE ReCon will highlight new topics every hour (sometimes every half hour) for 8 hours a day which will include interviews, blog posts, vlogs, and live online chats.  You'll receive advice from authors, bloggers, marketing partners, cover designers, editors, and more.  You can check out our line up of topics and guests on our website.
Did we mention it's FREE and ONLINE? Well, there's more. Tons of Giveaways! There will be awesome giveaways from each and every speaker and partner. This will include books as well as services like free book designs, free editing, book development services, marketing prizes, and more. 
So mark your calendars for Feb 12-14th!
But, more importantly, sign up now with your email and we'll be sure to send you updates, news, and reminders as the conference gets closer so you won't forget. 
You won't find this much information (or excitement) about Indie publishing anywhere else. The hosts, partners, and presenters are all giving their time and knowledge for free for one simple reason: they're excited about being Indie and they want to help you decide if it's right for you too.  
You can already sign up on the home page to receive updates and news.
We hope you join us at INDIE ReCon - where we'll help you make Indie publishing a mission possible!
See you there!
Founders/Hosts: S.R. JohannesAli CrossLaura PaulingJessie HarrellHeather McCorkleCheri Lasota
Special thanks to our partners: ALLiBibliocrunchIndieReaderKindle Fire DepartmentWorld Literary Cafe
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Published on December 11, 2012 01:13

December 3, 2012

Make It Last by Bethany Lopez--Dream Cast

Today, I have my friend Bethany Lopez.  She has recently struck literary gold with her story entitled Make It Last.  For those of you who've read it, you'll be interested in seeing the pictures below.  For those of you who haven't, seeing this delicious cast will make you want to go straight out and buy this book.
Without further ado, here it is!

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In a small town, it's hard to recover from being dumped by your high school sweetheart. That's just what Briana has to do after Colin leaves her to follow his dreams. She focuses her energy into her friendships and the pursuit of her own goal of becoming a chef. Just when she finally feels like she's on the right path, he comes back to town.

Colin knew breaking up with Briana before leaving for college was the right thing to do. He was determined to leave small-town life behind forever, and that included his high school girlfriend. But when a sports injury puts him on the sidelines, he's forced to return home. Seeing Briana again brings back a lot of memories, and Colin wonders if he made the right decision. It doesn't take long for him to realize he wants her back, and this time, he wants to make it last.


Now, here's the cast as Bethany sees them:

Briana - Long brown hair, brown eyes, delicate features. 5'4". Short order cook, wants to be a Chef. I saw this picture and thought she was the perfect amount of sweet and sassy that I wanted for Bree.


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Colin - 6'1", dimples, football player. I had a harder time finding someone for Colin than the rest of the characters. I picked this picture of Wes Bently, because he had the brooding look that I thought fit Colin in much of the book. Plus, I thought he looked really hot in this picture. :)

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Kara - Blonde waitress and roommate to Bree. Kara has a rough past and loves men. She has fun with them, but doesn't trust them, until Pete.

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Pete - Bartender at the Bar & Grill. Red-haired and sweet as hell. He's in love with Kara and will do his best to win her over. I picture Pete as a young Eric Stoltz, from Some Kind of Wonderful.

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Kent - I love Kent. He and Rich are the reasons that I had to make this a trilogy. Kent is 6 ft, blonde, and can come off as cocky, but he is loyal and a sweetheart of a man.

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Nicole - Beautiful, busty blonde. Comes from a rich family, but gave it all up to live on her own terms. Hostess at the Bar & Grill.

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Rich - Brown hair, hazel eyes, cleft chin. Colin's best friend. The only one still in school, we just see him when he's home on break.

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Roni - Roni is Kent's twin sister. Tall, blonde, strikingly beautiful. She has a painful past.

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Book 2 in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy, I Choose You is coming soon. I am planning a Dec 13th cover reveal and a Jan 8th release.

Find Make It Last here:


Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Make-Friends-Lovers-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B00A1SGO1U/ref=la_B0056NCP1S_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1352209163&sr=1-4Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/make-it-last-bethany-lopez/1113740540?ean=2940015920031Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/251484GoodReads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16095092-make-it-last

Find Bethany here:
IAN - http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/bethany-lopez.htmlWebpage - http://www.bethanylopez.blogspot.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/BethanyLopez2Facebook - http://on.fb.me/LypEaOPinterest - http://pinterest.com/bethanylopez2/
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Published on December 03, 2012 03:30

November 27, 2012

More about Up to Me

I'm pleased to tell you that Up to Me has an official release date.   JANUARY 6, 2013.

Wahoooooooooooooooooooooo!

*throws confetti*

The cover reveal will be December 12th and the next day I'll begin the 12 Days of Christmas giveaways, where something different will be given away each day on my blog.  Oh, and did I mention I'll start doing teasers, too?  Because I totally will:)  Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep

In the meantime, here's another pic of Charlie Hunnam (my Up to Me vision of a devilish Davenport) to keep your mind's eye stimulated until I bring you the book.  Ready the bibs, ladies!!!  hehe  Enjoy!!


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Published on November 27, 2012 04:19

November 19, 2012

Jingle All the YA

Call me crazy, but when I think of the holidays, I think of those little sampler boxes of candies and cheeses and coffees and different treats that you can get for people.  You know the ones I'm talking about, right?  I love those!  I almost always find a few new food and drink loves when I get those things.  Well, in honor of the holidays, some fabulous author friends of mine and I have put together a sampler for you.  AND IT'S FREE !!!  There are samples of 14 bestselling Young Adult titles.  Now, that alone should be a pretty cool thing, right?  Well, we've gone a step farther.  Reading our little pack of goodies could help you win a brand new Kindle Fire HD!  Holy crap, right?  Right.

Okay, so here are all the details:

Here's the book. Isn't it lovely?



You can download it on Amazon, Apple and Kobo.  Sorry if your format isn't supported.  Not all sites were able to put this up for us:(

Here's the description of contest
WIN A KINDLE FIRE HD ($199) or ereader of your choice up to value of $200
It's easy to enter!

1) Download the free ebook, 2) find the secret phrase (hintL there is one character in each book bolded)3) Enter secret phrase (14 characters) into the contest link embedded in the ebook.
Contest ends on Dec 31st. Winner announced on Jan 7th
Here's the description of the book


Curl up this holiday season and sample 14 bestselling young adult books. 
14 YA authors compiled this special gift for their readers. The holiday sampler includes excerpts from YA's bestselling books - all wrapped up in one neat little package. 

Whether you like paranormal, romance, mythology, or thrillers, "Jingle all the YA" gives you a taste of it all.

This sampler includes:

Chelsea M. Cameron - Nocturnal (When seventeen-year-old Ava-Claire Sullivan meets a mysterious boy in a cemetery who isn't human, she'll have to decide whether a relationship with him is worth the risk to her own mortality.)

GP Ching - Grounded (A modest seventeen-year-old girl discovers she's the product of a government experiment, when her father's illness causes her to leave her isolated community.)

Shelly Crane - Significance (Because you are my significant, my soul mate, and I'm yours.)

Chelsea Fine - Anew (Sometimes love is meant to be, but sometimes...love is the death of you.)

Jessie Harrell - Destined (When Psyche destroys the one relationship she can't live without, she must journey alone through ancient Greece and face the wrath of the gods if she wants to reclaim an immortal love.

Ella James - Here

S.R. Johannes - Untraceable (When Grace's forest ranger father goes, missing, she fights officials and nature to find out what happened, uncovering a conspiracy that changes her small town forever.)

Tiffany King - Forever Changed

M. Leighton - Fragile (Her heart, as delicate as glass. His love, as strong as steel. Can either survive life and death?

Addison Moore - Ethereal (An entire faction of earthbound angels wants 16 y/o Skyla Messenger dead, at least she still has Logan, a boy who shares her gift of telepathy, or does she?)

Jessica Sorenson - Ember (What if you knew when someone was going to die?)

Raine Thomas - Becoming (When Amber Hopkins discovers that ancient gods, avenging angels and other beings of myth and legend all exist, she doesn't realize that her life is only going to get more complicated from there.)

RaShelle Workman - Exiled (Worlds divided them. Chance brought them together. Only love will save them.)

Samantha Young - Smokeless Fire (One girl's fiery battle with ancient deadly creatures, epic family drama and heart-wrenching romantic entanglements.)
In case you miss the link at the back of the book, you can also enter via the rafflecopter on my sidebar.  So, what are you waiting for?  Go download this sampler and get that code word!!  Good luck and I hope you find some great new books by some great new authors:)

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Published on November 19, 2012 03:00

November 15, 2012

The Super Spectacular Fisher Amelie

For those of you who don't know Fisher Amelie, I'm here to tell you that she's awesome.  Plain and simple.  She's one of the most diversely talented people I've ever met.  This girl is "artsy" in its purest form.  Among her many creative skills is her ability to capture emotion.  In her writing, she does it with breathtaking ease.  You can even see it in the few short sentences she's included in the trailer for her new book.  I'm telling you, it's pretty amazing.  Take a peek and see if this doesn't make you want to go and buy the book right this minute.





Now, I've only gotten to read the first few chapters of this book, but let me tell you--WHAT A HOOK!  I can't wait to read the rest!  This is edgy and emotional and sexy and dark.



If you’re looking for a story about a good, humble girl, who’s been hurt by someone she thought she could trust, only to find out she’s not as vulnerable as she thought she was and discovers an empowering side of herself that falls in love with the guy who helps her find that self, blah, blah, blah...then you’re gonna’ hate my story.

Because mine is not the story you read every time you bend back the cover of the latest trend novel. It’s not the “I can do anything, now that I’ve found you/I’m misunderstood but one day you’ll find me irresistible because of it” tale. Why? Because, if I was being honest with you, I’m a complete witch. There’s nothing redeeming about me. I’m a friend using, drug abusing, sex addict from Los Angeles. I’m every girlfriend’s worst nightmare and every boy’s fantasy.

I’m Sophie Price...And this is the story about how I went from the world’s most envied girl to the girl no one wanted around and why I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world.

***

“Hold me tighter,” I whispered against his teeth. He clutched me closer yet not tight enough. “More,” I demanded.
He drew me firmer against him and I felt every ridge of his body.
“Is that close enough?” he laughed into my throat.
“Perfect,” I told him. 


Here's where you can find Fisher:
Look for VAIN at Amazon and Barnes & Noble Christmas Day! Listen to Sophie and Dingane’s playlist on Grooveshark!
Add VAIN to your Goodreads
Find Fisher on Amazon!Find Fisher on Barnes & Noble!Find Fisher on Facebook!Find Fisher on Twitter!Find Fisher on Goodreads!Find Fisher on YouTube!Fisher is also doing a Kindle Fire Giveaway!!!! Come enter for a chance to win here!!!
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Published on November 15, 2012 06:09