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ZEPHYRE: Behind the Species
They're witches. They have a capacity to manipulate genetics to the point of seeming magical, but I assure you, they aren't.

Courtney Leigh
May 29, 20205 min read


"Whisper of Water" by Jillian James: Book Review
Jillian has once again caused me to lose sleep. When I turn out the light, intent on reading myself into a coma, I end up curled up with...

Courtney Leigh
May 25, 20202 min read


World-Building: "Ash Bringer"
When it comes to world-building, I can visualize what I want to write pretty well, but there are tons of ways that I help myself along....

Courtney Leigh
Apr 13, 20203 min read


"Blue Embers" (ASOF Book 2) Excerpt
KILLIAN VALENTYNE . . . I cocked my head, my breath lodged in my throat when I realized how attractive hearing her speak the Draak...

Courtney Leigh
Mar 12, 20203 min read


"QUINN" By Dawn Doyle: Book Review
I may actually have fallen IN love with a fictional character. Send help.

Courtney Leigh
Mar 8, 20202 min read


"Ash Bringer" Excerpt
Draven had disappeared into another room and I heard running water. I waited uncomfortably for him to come back and tell me what awful...

Courtney Leigh
Feb 26, 20205 min read


"Song Of Smoke" by Jillian James: Book Review
A refreshing and sweet, slow-burn romance that leaves the heart warm and thirsting for more. You can't help but root for these characters...

Courtney Leigh
Feb 10, 20202 min read
WHAT DO I WRITE!? From inspiration to a Novel
I wanted to not only use this blog as a way to expand on the lore and EU of my books, but also to engage other writers. The question I...

Courtney Leigh
Feb 2, 20204 min read


DRAVEN TEMPEST: Character Analysis
[This blog contains spoilers for "Ash Bringer"] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Red was the color of...

Courtney Leigh
Feb 1, 20205 min read


EVERLY GHLASS: Character Analysis
[This blog contains spoilers for "Ash Bringer"] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "I was overwhelmed...

Courtney Leigh
Jan 27, 20203 min read
THE RED RACE: A Storm of Fire
Imagine our world today. Cars. Cell phones. Social ladders. Now imagine if humans weren't the only thing living in that world. Imagine...

Courtney Leigh
Jan 11, 20202 min read


DRAAK: Behind the Species
Imagine our world today. Cars. Cell phones. Social ladders. Rich and poor. Now imagine if humans weren't the only thing living in that...

Courtney Leigh
Jan 4, 202011 min read


THE OUTER TERRITORIES: A Storm Of Fire
When Draak appeared on Earth, two species crashed together without warning. War was inevitable, but eventually, the sectors were created...

Courtney Leigh
Dec 31, 20193 min read


A STORM OF FIRE: Society
They're a superior race. Stronger. Faster. Ageless. They exceed the limits humans thought.

Courtney Leigh
Dec 27, 20194 min read


BIG NEWS! "Ash Bringer" Is Now Available!!!!
BIG BIG BIG news! "Ash Bringer" is now available on Amazon!!! I just wanted to make the announcement because I've wanted to do this for...

Courtney Leigh
Dec 26, 20192 min read


"ASH BRINGER" Excerpt
The release date is getting closer every day! I thought it was time to start teasing a little. Here's a first look at "Ash Bringer" from...

Courtney Leigh
Nov 6, 20195 min read


PICK MY BRAIN: How I Started Writing
HOW DID YOU START WRITING? . . . . . . . . I used to read a lot when I was younger. I went through a phase around highschool and couldn't...

Courtney Leigh
Jul 28, 20195 min read
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