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Friday, April 27, 2012

Special Spotlight Presentation - Leigh Savage


I am please to bring you a very special Author I was lucky enough to find in one of my Facebook writing groups. In doing my research I found her books on the very top of my TBR pile. I'm looking forward to reading her work and I know you will be as happy as I am to find such a treasure.
To make it even better she is giving away an autographed Copy of her first novel in the Vampire Series Angel of Death.
                      Entering to win is easy.  Simply leave a comment below on my blog and she will announce the winner on May 1st


 


Angel of Death

Description:  The task at hand? Save the elder vampires from the plague of "the endless sleep." As a hired assassin, Mika Shadow knows not to let emotions get in the way. Given her skills and gifts, she's known as the Chosen One amongst her people. During her mission to steal the formula for anti-aging, and the elixir of life for the vampires, Mika finds herself facing the kidnappers who shattered her world as a young girl and abducted her from her mother. Her past comes roaring back to life! As she is dealing with those demons, Mika also finds herself falling for her target. She only has four strict rules for selecting a mission or dismissing it. The fourth and final one - No emotions allowed - falls flat the minute she meets Domonic.


Excerpt:  His body seemed to be drawing closer to her instead of backing away. She was more beautiful than he could have imagined. Her skin was so pale and flawless against her raven black hair that she seemed as if she didn't belong in this world. He stared into those emerald eyes that shimmed and glowed. Her eyes reminded him of something he just could not place his finger on. Her tongue traced her lips giving him the urge to trace those lips with his own tongue. He drug his eyes off her lips and back to those beautiful eyes and that's when it hit him. Her eyes reminded him of cat's eyes that glowed in the night. The he noticed that anger flashed in her eyes, the most deadly sort. But that was impossible; she was far too beautiful to be dangerous.



Shadows of my Past


Description:  Visions of death, sorrow, and anguish are common for Desi while working with the St. Louisville Police Department as a consultant in tracking down kidnappers and murders. However, a single touch from Barcuilai and her visions were of another time and place. Why then was the man in her visions standing right in front of her in the present? Desi wasn't sure how to handle these visions of sorrow that she saw when she touched Barcuilai. They troubled her in a way that made her feel as if her very soul was being torn apart. She wanted to flee; just as much as she wanted to erase the pain from his golden eyes. Together Barcuilai and Desi could not deny the connection they felt for one another. Will Barcuilai find love once more only to lose it again when Desi becomes the target of the very serial killers she's helping the police track down or will Desi just become another shadow of his past?


Excerpt:  Desi was staring into the depths of emotion reflected in his eyes.  She felt drawn to him as if an invisible force was pulling their bodies closer together.  She was suddenly aware of her lips being dry and her tongue darted out to moisten them.  She was aware of the hunger and desire that rose up in the depths of his eyes as he gazed at her trembling lips.  She wanted to run to safety but she couldn’t bring herself to move.  She had the feeling of being stared down by a hungry wolf only he didn’t want to gobble her up but devour her heart and soul. 
     Then his lips touched hers softly at first as if to ask permission for his touch.  When she didn’t pull away he deepened the kiss taking full possession of her mouth.  Branding her body, heart and soul so that she knew that she was his and his alone; she knew she’d never be the same again.  Every rational thought left her mind as heat flooded her body. 

You can buy Angel of Death and Shadows of my Past at….







Now get comfy and meet Author Leigh Savage

Do you do anything to get you into the zone to write?   Yes, I love to have music playing softly in the background…

 Which authors inspire your writing?  There are so many to name a few…my late Father Kain Savage, Christine Feehan, Heather Graham, Laurell K. Hamilton and so many more.

What is your favorite book, character and why?  Phantom by Susan Kay…I’ve always had a fondness of the story of Phantom of the Opera and wanted to know more about this troubled tortured soul…Susan takes you through the life of the Phantom from a unwanted child that’s a genius and takes you through is life merging with the original storyline of his obsession with Christine.  It’s a beautifully haunting love story.

Do you prefer to write erotic or sweet?  I prefer to write erotic…if it doesn’t make me want to attach my husband then it’s not written hot enough J

Which famous person, living or dead, are you drawn to?  I’m very drawn to Marilyn Monroe as well as Vivien Leigh they were both very talented actresses but very troubled in their personal lives and often struggled with spells of depression.


Where do you see yourself in five years?  Hopefully still writing the books that I love just with more readers J  

Finish this sentence: I know I’ve made it when…I’m on an Author Panel in a Conference and not sitting in the audience?

What advice would you give aspiring writers?  First this may sound like a broken record but it rings true is to never give up.  My second bit of advice is to promote, promote and promote some more…no one is going to sell your story better than you.

 What do you see yourself writing in the future?  I have 3 projects in the works right now…   
    Dream Dragon the Dark Side of Poetry coming soon!
            Surrender to the Night (Novella a Prequel to Angel of Death) unknown release date
            Embrace of the Immortal (Book 3 of my Vampire Series) unknown release date

If you could have one superpower what would it be and why?  I’d like to be able to shape shift because being able to turn into a eagle and fly or turn into a wolf and run free in the woods would be freeing.

What time of the day are you at your best to write?  Night Time is when I do my best writing.


And now for something completely different…


What do you look at first with an attractive man or woman, face, body or smile?  Face

Explain your perfect day?  I have always wanted to have a day at the spa, be pampered from head to toe and for that single day not have to worry about cooking, cleaning or anything else except for relaxing. 

What is the most decadent desert you can’t say no to?  Chocolate covered strawberries and Cheesecake  

Do you have a favorite holiday what is it and what makes it special to you?  Christmas, my children make it special for me seeing them with wonder in their eyes on Christmas morning is a peaceful beautiful thing.

What key words describe you best?  Dark

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13 comments:

  1. Thanks for having me on your blog today and I look forward to answering any question readers may have...blessed be Leigh Savage

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  2. I haven't read any of your books as of yet but I'm looking forward to it. I have a list of books and yours sounds great and is on top right now! I was wondering are you India or traditionally published?

    I believe in the promote, promote, promote also. I finished my book in October and it's hard to get it out there. I have a lot of respect for you already.

    I agree with the talented but troubled actresses. There have been and are many writer's out there that are in that arena too.

    I love your excerpt and would love to read more.

    kll@surfacezero.net

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    1. Thanks Kara I'm considered a India Author...I've gone with a company that does publish on demand called Create Space.

      As far as getting your book out there Contest are a great way to promote your work...as well as writer conferences. Also check with local book stores to see if they will let you do a book signing. With being a India Author I've even done book signing on consignment.

      I wish you luck with your book Kara.

      blessed be
      Leigh Savage

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  3. Hi Leigh,
    thank you for the chance at such a great giveaway. i love the cover, it's beautiful and the book sounds wonderful as does the series. i can hardly wait to get started reading as it sounds like just the kind of book i love to get lost in, but for now it's going to have to sit at the top of the TBBN list.(payday is coming "chanting") LOL!

    i have a question: do you design/have alot of input on your covers? i know some authors have little to no say in what the cover of their book will look like?

    tammy ramey
    trvlagnt1t@yahoo.com

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    1. Hi Tammy and thanks

      I actually design the book covers myself.

      Blessed Be
      Leigh Savage

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  4. Hi, Shannan and Leigh! Great interview! Love the sounds of your series, Leigh.
    lornel@xplornet.ca

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    1. Thanks Shannan I'm always happy to hear what the readers think.

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  5. I have a bonus for everyone Today and Tomorrow you can download Shadows of my Past for FREE That's right FREE

    http://www.amazon.com/Shadows-of-my-Past-ebook/dp/B002NGO5HI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1335574528&sr=1-1

    Blessed Be
    Leigh Savage

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  6. Hi! I love Christine Feehan Dark series!!! These men are so mysterious and dangerous!!! And I would choose to be able to shapeshift too! I would love to be a dragon and be able to fly.

    Great interview and of course I would love to read Angel of Death!!! This book sounds awesome and I would like to meet Domonic :P

    Proserpine @ Proserpine Craving Books

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    1. Thanks Proserpine I hadn't thought what it would be like to shape shift into a dragon that would be great.

      Blessed Be
      Leigh Savage

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  7. Thank you very much for sharing about your two books. I picked up the other on Amazon, and cannot wait to start it! I'll either be starting it tonight or on Wednesday when finals were over. I love the sound of Mika and Domonic. The interview was very nice to read. I love it when authors do them.

    Thank you so very much for the chance to win your book.

    tiffanykrepps @ gmail . com

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    1. Your very welcome and I hope you love the story as much as I loved writing it.

      Blessed Be
      Leigh Savage

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  8. Tiffany has won a copy of Angle of Death. Thanks for everyone who entered and for the great question and continued support.

    Blessed Be,
    Leigh Savage

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