A Preview of Amazing Things to Come!

This week I was able to finalize the book blurb for A History Renewed!!

Enjoy!

I'm working through the editors comments right now so keep checking back for more to come. The Cover is in the works and sample chapters are being prepped just for you!

Leslie Deaton: A Preview of Amazing Things to Come!

Leslie Deaton: A Preview of Amazing Things to Come!: This week I was able to finalize the book blurb for A History Renewed!! Enjoy! I'm working through the editors comments right now s...

A Little Magic Lingers Here Tonight

As an author writing about magic I often find myself getting lost in the fantasy behind the story. Tonight I'm surrounded by the smell of Vanilla Fields. It is a perfume that I wore in college, and one that my grandmother loved on me.

The sweet smell seems to be lingering around my house, following me from room to room. Maybe I brushed against someone out shopping earlier who was wearing the scent, maybe I came across an old handbag with the lingering aroma still inside, or maybe a tiny bit of magic lives here alongside me and we're sharing a memory or two tonight.

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Here are the details for my upcoming book signing in Dumfries Virginia.

Location: Belle Framing & Frills • 17646 Main Stret • Dumfries, VA •PHONE: 703.221.7800Date: Thursday April 19^th 2012Time: 5-9 pm

Belle Framing & Frills Link

I’ll be available to sign your books, chat about what’s next, and of course listen to ideas for the title of Book 3! We’ll have paperback books on sale for $12.99, free bookmarks, and a SneakPeek of Book 2 in the Mercer Legacy series, A History Renewed.

Hope to see you there!

Book Signing in VA

Yesterday I met an amazing shop owner Monica and her framer Katherine. Together they keep the posh little frame and decor shop in Dumfries called Belle Framing and Frills running. I immediately smiled when I entered the covered porch and made my way through the double french doors, only to be greeted by a loud hello, and an offer of coffee.  The shop is in a building that looks like an old Genrnal store, but since it as been gutted and filled with tasteful decor it's got a furnished barn feel that I loved. This place is definitely a diamond in a rustic setting, shimmeringly shabby chic and the perfect place to host an A Marked Past book signing in mid April! 

Paperback books will be for sale and we'll be revealing the cover for Book 2: A History Renewed. I'm also working on some giveaways. More details to come!

Ready Set Review!

Today one of the bloggers on GoodReads kicked off a read and review event called Read It & Reap for A Marked Past. She was offering 25 ebook copies of A Marked Past in exchange for reviews and her offer was filled in less than 24 hours.

I’m really looking forward to the reviews and critiques.

I got a teaser message from Ed today letting me know about a new url for the Mercer Legacy website and that I am going to really like the new design. Eek…can’t wait to see it!

Random thoughts to share today…

I’ve been working long hours this week at my consulting job so I’m really looking forward to getting back to a normal schedule and maybe having a quiet weekend.

I’ve been in a zombie like state in the evenings this week, not sure if it’s the time change or too much work, but I hope it passes soon.

I’ve been making reader updates in the evenings so I only have 100 pages of edits to go for Book 2 - A History Renewed

I only have 45 days to go before I hand my manuscript off to the editor

I just discovered KickStarter and I’m fascinated by the concept…my husband has sponsored a few video game development projects in exchange for Giveaways and Schwag

I also discovered a new wine this week that I love. It’s called Middle Sister and I bought it because my sister Sarah is a middle sister and I love her. (sometimes these connections don’t pay off, but this one did!)