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Destined To Be His Wife

I don’t know if you have been keeping tabs on my social media but I am on a genre break, so working on a book I was contracted to write before Awakening took off the ground. This one is now more than halfway through done and features on quite a few reading apps. I will be returning to the next Awakening spin off book soon so enjoy this in the stop gap.

The Chapters are updated daily, so you can read along as it is created or catch up with what we have so far. We are on Chapter 43 right now. As usual I also have it on Wattpad for the lovers on there.

What is it about?

So don’t be put off with the fact this is an Asian based romance, because readers who have given it a go, have fallen in love. Modern day setting, with the backdrop of Shanghai elite.

TangShi is a girl without much luck in the world. Despised by her father after her mother died giving birth to her, she has grown up in a cold and unloving environment and hated by her stepmother. Blamed for things she could never control and treated as an outcast by her own blood. Forced to come home after finally escaping to school on a self achieved scholarship abroad, she is promised to the son of the Leng family. To create a beneficial business alliance to further her own father’s greed in the corporate world. Only YuZhi Leng is as unwilling as she is, with a girlfriend already in place that he adores and no desire to honor the contract put in place – to produce an heir in the first year of marriage and solidify the two families union. TangShi must bear living as a third wheel in this unwanted life and accept or be thrown aside by her family. Until upon meeting, she realizes that YuZhi may not be the stranger to her she thought he was and recognizes him on sight. Could he be the man she met eight years ago at a masked ball, who swept her off her feet and made her feel alive, and yet left her heartbroken that fateful night? A rollercoaster of a marriage is about to be embarked upon.

Where to read it?

On wattpad – https://www.wattpad.com/story/253475404-destined-to-be-his-wife for free, but if you love to support me by paying for your reads then it’s on a dozen reading apps. Anywhere you read Awakening, you will find this too.

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Awakening Book 2 on Kindle

Awakening – Following

FateAwakening Series Book 2

by L.T.Marshall

Available on Amazon Kindle from 20th September 2021.

Pre-order your copy now!!!https://getbook.at/Awakening2

Alora and her mate Colton have just begun to find their feet in lives and positions that have drastically changed. As the vampire attacks loom over them they need to come to some sort of resolution over Juan and the mountain wolves before it’s too late. A dark force threatens to destroy everything Alora fought so hard to have in her life and she has to learn what becoming a true Luna really means. Rising against sometimes those you love in order to save them.

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Pre-order for Awakening

Awakening - Following Fate
Awakening Series Book 2 by L.T.Marshall
Available on Amazon Kindle from 20th September 2021.
Pre-order your copy now!!!
Get the book here
Alora and her mate Colton have just begun to find their feet in lives and positions that have drastically changed. As the vampire attacks loom over them they need to come to some sort of resolution over Juan and the mountain wolves before it's too late. A dark force threatens to destroy everything Alora fought so hard to have in her life and she has to learn what becoming a true Luna really means. Rising against sometimes those you love in order to save them.
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Update!!!

Hello all!

It’s been forever since I did a post on here because I have been crazy busy. A lot has happened and this past few months, a lot of changes to the distributions of my books too have been orchestrated. Personal life was a bit iffy, with lots of health issues, and my kids went through a bit of a tough time. I feel like we are finally starting to come out the other side (touch wood) and life should get a bit more organised form here on in.

So I will keep this brief. Firstly we have finally finished Awakening book 1 and 2 and can be found on various reading apps, as well as Wattpad and book 1 on amazon kindle. Don’t worry though, as there will be future spin off books related to them, just not from Alora’s POV.

Both looking pretty with new covers!! Today we updated the kindle and paperback so they have an all new and shiny look inside and have been re-edited.

My newest ongoing project can also be found on Wattpad and various reading apps – Destined to be his wife. A contract Asian marriage story set in Shanghai. It’s really different to anything I have written so far but it’s enjoyable and a good break after such a long and heavy Werewolf romance.

I was needing a new challenge and a new trope to break the habit of writing Awakening and shake up my style a bit.

You can find it in progress on a list of reading apps and Wattpad.

I have so many books planned in the coming months so keep updated by checking back on my social media!!

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Stolen Book – Awakening on BEENOVEL

UPDATE – the book was swiftly removed once my lovely followers started commenting . Thank you all.

*STOLEN BOOK*

Anyone who has the Beenovel app please feel free to spam my book with comments such as we are now doing. They have stolen it without permission and listed it with a new cover, new name, and fake author. I’ve sent an email, fb message and made a comment but will not let it drop. After having a google search I find it’s been done to other books too. I am livid.

I have sent them several methods of communication to have my book taken down but so far had no response and I await a reply. Waking up to this has obviously angered and upset me to find an app charging people to read something that belongs to me.

Awakening has an Instagram

Seeing as the Awakening books are amassing a decent sized following, we are setting up an Instagram account with a future giveaway. We predict this will grow as a series and want a place to share our appreciation.

Be sure to follow it for updates, you can submit fan art too, or just keep the book chat going with our posts. This is a place for Awakening lovers to convene x

It will be an Instagram giveaway so make sure to follow –https://www.instagram.com/awakeningseries/

Writing Slump

Hello Lovely Folks

It’s been a while since I blogged and to be honest, I don’t think this post will be all too amazing. You see for the past few weeks I have hit what we writers view as the worst thing ever – writer’s slump. Despite the fact I have an ongoing popular book on many apps, I cannot seem to find my mojo and what is normally my idea of fun, is currently like pulling teeth. I never thought I would see the day that I have to force myself to open a word doc and then stare blankly at a page for a good twenty minutes before one single word comes to me.

Lockdown has a lot to answer for and as my county is now classed as the worst in the country for cases, (with twice the national average) it looks like it’s not going to ease for us anytime soon. Plus I am still awaiting my vaccine letter which means for me anyway, nothing has changed and life is still like being locked up indefinitely. I guess I always thought I was an introvert who would love to stay home for an eternity, and lockdown proved me wrong. I am a social butterfly at times and the author events, outings and general interaction in life is sorely missed. I miss being active, out there and throwing my endless energy around. Even taking up cycling and going out to enjoy the scenery isn’t helping much.

Awakening is doing really well, which I am so grateful for, and pulling in new readers and fans on a daily basis. I never expected a single book to have so much weight for me, which only makes me feel even worse about the sporadic updates. I do have love in my heart for these books but my brain is on hiatus and getting it to engage is like asking a toddler to do my accounts for me. I think because I view myself as an eternal optimist and a pretty strong person, it feels kind of awful to know I am being defeated by our time in lockdown. I feel defeated and heavy and no matter how many times I tell myself to pull it all together, i cannot hold it up for more than a day. I want to bury my head, ignore chores, kids, life, and worries and watch Kdrama. It seems I cannot even pick up a book anymore. I don’t think I have baked anything in a couple of months, haven’t created any new knitted patterns you all know I love.

I know this will pass and it’s another bloop in life, for which I have had more than the average share, and I will shine again. Don’t worry, reading this I know it sounds like I am really depressed but I’m honestly not. I am overly anxious, down, and maybe a bit lacking in energy, but I have not gotten to all out depression or anything like that. So don’t fret. If I am particularly low I pop on a drama (korean love shall save me) or I will brainstorm some future book ideas and make a cover.

I just figured those pensively awaiting updates deserve a little explanation about my lack of speed writing. I am known for churning out a full book in under 4 weeks, even at 200k but lately a chapter of 2 k seems to take a week. I guess I have the lockdown blues and having two autistic kids in extreme anxiety who have not adapted to lockdown possibly lifting again, I am feeling the pressure.

I just signed Awakening with another reading app and behind the scenes I am still working on things, even if it’s not writing chapters as fast as normal. I have goals and dreams to focus on and now a list of books I want to write in the future, and my sights set firmly on one day seeing my books as webtoons and shows. I can dream, right? Know any webtoon artists who want to collab? Let me know. I live with one who is soooo talented, but she refused me the offer of turning my Awakening books into a webtoon and now I shall have to sacrifice her under the next full moon (only kidding….I may just never talk to her again, LOL)

The upside to me taking this time to admit I am struggling mentally and allowing myself to vegetate in front of Asian dramas is, I have learned a lot about my own writing style, plotting, and building a story. More so than before. I think watching writers from what is a hugely popular media outlet doing what they excel at, as they throw us into long shows, lots of emotional angst, has helped me on some level and not an entire waste of my past few weeks. Plus…eye candy. Just why are Korean men sooooo handsome? Also I discovered Kpop – go IKON!

So what I’m saying is, be patient with me. I will overcome, I always do. Lockdown will end….the black plague did. Awakening shall be finished… I have another book begging me to write it. Also I have future plans for spin off books and no intention of throwing in my keyboard yet.

I hope you are all doing better than I am, and thank you for the constant comments on my books, the FB visits and Instagram messages. All of you are so valued and part of helping me keep my act together in these tough times.

Be safe, be happy and see you all soon

Lockdown is Brutal

I am honestly so over lockdown that it’s unreal and figured there’s probably a million of you out there reading this that feel the same. So while your mood is low and your mojo is all but non existent then know you are not alone. This is not a ‘cheer up’ blog, but a hit at realism that we are all just hanging in there in hopes of finally seeing the other side. It’s okay to tell others that you are not okay.

For the past month after getting another lockdown induced virus from probably under activity, high stress, poor sleep, and awful diet choices, I started to slip. I am normally an upbeat and cheerful person who can see the rainbow through every storm, no matter the weather, but I have to say it’s finally waning. Seeing everyone I know struggle to get through the confines of this virus while being on constant high alert about interaction with other people, it’s draining.

I have had no will to do anything much except lock myself up and watch Korean drama, even avoid cooking and general chores. Which as someone who is normally constantly on the go, and cleans like her life depends on it, means I am not in a good place. My mojo has run away and my mood although not really depressive, is definitely not okay. I feel deflated, disconnected, and somewhat lost, like my life is losing meaning and my own self worth is dwindling. Try as I might to find the sun behind the storm clouds it’s exceptionally hard and I can only imagine how much harder it is for so many people out there. See I don’t feel sorry for myself as I know I’m strong and can get through anything life throws at me, but this hopelessness is definitely a hurdle I am not navigating very well.

I am one of the lucky ones in this situation and I know it. So even though I am venting here about how crappy this is, I also feel really selfish for doing it. I have a job I can do from anywhere, even sat home, and didn’t have to worry about being fired from getting stuck on permanent leave when this began. I also am exceptionally good at adapting to things and finding workable ways in most situations, while being an eternal optimist. So if I am struggling like I am now then I cannot even begin to imagine what people who have mental health or poor mood are doing. I have family here so loneliness isn’t an issue and we have an income so paying bills isn’t on that added anxiety list. There are those who lost jobs, income, even loved ones to this horrible virus. This problem isn’t just hitting us singularly at home, but globally this is affecting everyone. Knowing some countries have found the other side should give us something to hold onto.

It’s not weak to share the fact we are just holding on with the skin of our teeth and experiencing thoughts and moods we don’t know how to process. Lord knows, I have been through a lot in my life and consider myself someone who can bounce most things off, but this endless waiting to be allowed to live normally again is definitely a tough battle. You are surviving. So please hold on. An end will come.

So I just want to tell you that you’re doing better than you think. That you may be tired and have no get up and go, that the stress feels too much sometimes that you don’t know how to look for tomorrow. That maybe the situation for you has hit rock bottom and you feel you have nowhere else to turn. You are not alone, it will get better again. Reach out to family and friends online and don’t let yourself slide further. The lack of get up and go, the sense of loss, dissatisfaction, and disconnect. The loss of will to look after your health and home. It’s all happening to most of us too, even me.

Let’s take each day as they come and not be too hard on ourselves. Put aside the things that don’t matter and find the small joys that will keep you going. Even if it’s a walk, a k-drama, or baking a cake. Look for the small things that will help you get through this and know I am rooting for all of you.

Scotland is in a full lockdown still and I have no idea when it will lift again although I am hoping it is soon. I have so many thing I still want to get out and do and enjoy in life and I will be looking forward to it all. The books will come back when my writing mojo does and soon we will be able to see one another again at events. Let’s hold on to all of that and stop beating ourselves up.

Leanne xxx

Lovers of Korea?

Just a quickie blog post to share a link to my new blog, that I started for a special interest of mine. I am extremely addicted to Kdrama, Asian romance books, and Korean beauty and health products and wanted a place to share my love and reviews. After sharing some little bits on Facebook I realised there were many people who would also love to follow along with reviews.

I am currently learning Korean with a view to visiting this fascinating country one day and have a book plot in mind that will be set in the city of Seoul in the future. Much research is being done and in the meantime I wanted to share my loves as we go. It’s an interesting culture and country and in my opinion one of the nicest sounding languages I have heard. So I challenged myself to learn it and head over there one day as a mini goal for myself once we get past this dreaded virus.

I binge on Korean shows, use Korean products in my daily routine now and even started learning Asian cooking to improve my health. So I decided on a blog to keep it all together in one place and would love if you popped over with a follow.

Right now I have only posted a couple of series reviews but the blog will follow food, beauty, health, shows, books and music that all are Korean related in the future.

Click here to go visit – K-Love

What’s coming in 2021…

I thought I would touch base with my readers, seeing after the crazy year I have had, it’s probably unclear how I intend to continue.

Those who have been following my health journey since I contracted Covid in March 2020 will know that I spent the months since having non stop issues with my breathing, my general overall health and my daily abilities. I was given so many medications to try, including put on an asthma regime as I do have borderline asthma, but it worsened after Covid. I seemed to yoyo between improving and worsening in an awful cycle which also saw me pick up various viruses along the way. It’s been horrible and impacted my daily life and writing ability something terrible. to the point, there was large gaps where I just could not sit and work at all.

I am happier to report that in the past two months, following a diagnoses of Infectious Esophagitis, and two courses of antibiotics, among other things, I am now inhaler free. I am still struggling with heavy chest issues but now they are caused by severe acid reflux and will continue with medications to heal. The chances are within a few months i may heal fully but it’s something we are working on. It’s been a strange journey from a virus no one knew how to treat.

Since I am back on track I am writing once again, and you will be aware if you are following my Awakening book. It’s on Wattpad and will soon be complete. I have had time over the new year to plan where I intend to go in the future and are as follows.

I will still be adding to my Carrero series, I do have several books planned but I have decided to follow my urge to write. this means I ahve no idea in which order any new books will come at all.

I intend to continue the Carrero magazine , but after Alexi’s view bonus book is complete, I will no longer make the bonus books for Carrero. I do not enjoy them as it feels like repetition to me. I know some of you enjoy them and I do have half of Alexi’s POV written.

For awakening I do have three spin off books planned so far, (see images below) and I have no idea if each of these will turn into two books or more. I also have ideas for following them if the desire takes me.

As for other works, I am currently adding a chapter a day to an Asian romance book on a couple of paid apps. This is purely an indulgent one for me as I am so infatuated with Asian romance.

Lastly I also have a standalone book planned and hope in the future to see it come together. A sort of romcom that much like Just Rose will be a singular novel and non related to my other books.

That is a lot of books, and no doubt will take me beyond 2021 but I do hope you stick around for the journey xxx