litekepr litekepr's profile Nikki Leigh / Female / Member since July 2007 / Last seen 8 hours ago

Nikki Leigh began as an idea in a teenager’s mind. At about 14, she wanted to be an author and she wanted to write under the name Nikki Leigh. It took over 20 years, but she eventually “became” Nikki Leigh. She is from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

“I want to convey time, place and character details to my readers. I choose my settings carefully and want people to understand what the setting and history contributes to the story.”

Her love of the coast, history and lighthouses is apparent in her stories. On a trip to Cape Ann with her brother, Chris, she found the location for the Misty Cove series. The rugged land, hard working people and rich history were too compelling to ignore. Cape Ann and Gloucester, Massachusetts are featured in Stormy View, Widow’s Walk (Book One), Lady Lightkeeper (Book Two) and Stormy Shores.

“My first mystery, Lilah and the Locket, is set along the Outer Banks of NC and literally at the base of Cape Hatteras. There is extensive local history and color woven into the story. I did that to help convey the time and place to readers. Other local events will be featured in upcoming books in the Outer Banks series.”

She owns a consulting and promotional business under her real name. Shri has 21 years of business management and 15 years of marketing experience. This knowledge was used to create books and articles for business managers. This experience is valuable to her business and promotional clients. She has four business and restaurant books in print. Visit http://www.nikkileigh.com/biz_books_4_sale.htm for full details. Her business website is www.sandcconsulting.com

Book Promo 101 – Basics of Book Promotion is Nikki’s latest book. She created it to share her promotional background with authors. It includes tips and suggestions to help the beginning book promoter or the more experienced promoter. There are review questions at the end of each chapter to help the author to learn more. For additional information about promotion and Book Promo 101 feel free to visit Nikki blog – Muze’s Musings. The link is: http://muzesmusings.blogspot.com/.

Nikki recently launched a new blog tour site and you are welcome to visit – http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/. This site offers promotional opportunities for author, all members and businesses (as site sponsors). Feel free to check the site for more information and contact Nikki with questions – nikki_leigh22939@yahoo.com

Now Available - Book Promo 201 – Learn the Basics of Online Promotion - for much more information about the promotional services that Nikki offers, visit www.nikkileigh.com/promo.htm

If you would like the inside track on my upcoming virtual book tours or to learn more about tours - feel free to join my group -
http://www.blogcatalog.com/group/promo-101-virtual-book-tours

My Blogs

Bad Guys and Villains

Bad Guys and Villains

http://www.badguysandvillains.blogspot.com/

Conflict makes a story interesting. Tell us about the bad guy or bad girl that stirs up trouble in your book.

Before I Was Published

Before I Was Published

http://beforeiwaspublished.blogspot.com/

Have you ever wanted to know what a person did BEFORE they were a published author? Did their earlier life contribute to their writing? This is the place to learn the sto…

Book Promo 101 - Learn the Basics of Book Promotion

Book Promo 101 - Learn the Basics of Book Promotio…

http://bookpromo101.blogspot.com/

This series helps authors learn to promote. Nikki speaks from long experience in promotional work. She offers her expertise and quotes from the best people in the busines…

Current Events in Books

Current Events in Books

http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com/

Often we find ways to tie current events into the topics or themes of our books. This blog is a place to share current events and news that coordinates with your book.

From Books to Movies

From Books to Movies

http://www.frombookstomovies.blogspot.com/

We all dream of having our books made into a movie. So, let's dream a little more. If your book was made into a movie, who would you cast as your characters? We're waitin…

In Detail with Nikki Leigh

In Detail with Nikki Leigh

http://detailwithnikkileigh.blogspot.com/

This is a blog that will make you dig into the background of your book. Give us the nitty gritty details. Convince me that you should be featured on this blog.

Its All in the Setting

Its All in the Setting

http://www.itsallinthesetting.blogspot.com/

The right setting can make all the difference in the appeal of our books. How did you choose the setting? What does the setting add to your story? Submit information abou…

Judge a Book By It's Cover

Judge a Book By It's Cover

http://www.judgebookbycover.blogspot.com/

Feature your book cover on this blog. Share the story behind the book cover and how it contributes to the book - or tell us if it you don't like the design.

Let Her Talk

Let Her Talk

http://lethertalkabit.blogspot.com/

This blog is a place to interview female characters from works of fiction. Its a great place for people to learn more about the women in our books.

Let Him Talk

Let Him Talk

http://lethimtalk.blogspot.com/

This blog was created as a place to post interviews with male characters from works of fiction. Its a great way to help readers and writers learn more about male characte…

Muze's Musings - Book Promo 101

Muze's Musings - Book Promo 101

http://www.muzesmusings.blogspot.com

Muze's Musings is the blog to stay current for information about the Book Promo 101 series by author Nikki Leigh. She will also be hosting author virtual book tours on th…

My Best Friend's Story

My Best Friend's Story

http://www.mybestfriendsstory.blogspot.com/

Tell us about the best friend in your novel. How do they add to the story? Why did you include them in the story? What contribution does this character make to the story?

Prestige Contracting LLC

Prestige Contracting LLC

http://www.prestigecontracting.blogspot.com

"Helping You Protect Your Investment" Prestige Contracting is your one stop for all your roofing needs in Charlottesville VA and the surrounding area. From small repai…

Reviews by Nikki Leigh

Reviews by Nikki Leigh

http://nikkisreviews.blogspot.com/

Award winning author, Nikki Leigh, shares her thoughts and comments about a variety of books that she has read and some that she is promoting for clients.

Share Your Hero

Share Your Hero

http://www.shareyourhero.blogspot.com/

Tell us about the hero in your book. Bring him to visit so that we have a chance to meet him.

Share Your Heroine

Share Your Heroine

http://www.shareyourheroine.blogspot.com/

Tell blog readers about the heroine from your book. We'd like to meet her, you should bring her for a visit.

Start at the Beginning

Start at the Beginning

http://www.startatbeginning.blogspot.com/

This blog features the opening chapter of a wide variety of books. Your opening chapter could be featured on this blog. Does your first chapter grab the readers' attentio…

Start With the Facts

Start With the Facts

http://www.startwithfacts.blogspot.com/

Tell blog readers about the story behind the book. This blog can work for all non fiction and many novels.

Virtual Blog Tours with Nikki Leigh

Virtual Blog Tours with Nikki Leigh

http://www.virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/

The Virtual Blog Tour blog is a great resource for authors who want to learn more about how to promote their books. Any product or service can be promoted through a virtu…

Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours - Authors on Tour

Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours - Authors on Tour

http://authorsontour.blogspot.com/

The roving reporter for Promo 101 Virtual Blog Tours and the tour coordinators will post inside information and daily details about the activities for the authors and bus…

How Obama Won by Earl Ofari Hutchinson

How Obama Won by Earl Ofari Hutchinson

http://learnhowobamawon.blogspot.com

How Obama Won is a provocative, hard hitting critical assessment of the issues, events, forces, politics, pressures and controversy that shaped and ensnared Barack Obama…

Cape Hatteras Series by Nikki Leigh

Cape Hatteras Series by Nikki Leigh

http://capehatterasseries.blogspot.com/

Lilah and the Locket, set in 1954 is the first book in this series. Footprints in the Sand is the tentative title for the second book in the series. This series will be a…

Book Promo 101 - Promotional Articles and Tips

Book Promo 101 - Promotional Articles and Tips

http://promo101articles.blogspot.com/

Brought to you by Nikki Leigh, the award winning author of the Book Promo 101 series. Book Promo 101: Learn the Basics of Book Promotion is available in e-book and print.…

Dr Ava Searches for the World's Best Lover

Dr Ava Searches for the World's Best Lover

http://worldsbestlover.blogspot.com/

Dr Ava Cadell, founder of Loveology University will tour cyber space in January to share information about Loveology U, the wide variety of ebooks, audio and courses that…

Promo 101 - Promotional Interviews with Authors

Promo 101 - Promotional Interviews with Authors

http://authorpromotion.blogspot.com/

Would you like to learn more about how your favorite authors promote their work? Would you like to know how authors promote, e-books, audio books and print books? This is…

Charlottesville Roofing Solutions

Charlottesville Roofing Solutions

http://charlottesvilleroofsolutions.blogspot.com/

Providing roofing solutions for Charlottesville VA, Albemarle County, VA and the surrounding areas. Information and answers for all your residential and commercial roofin…

Promo 101: Create & Promote Radio with Nikki Leigh

Promo 101: Create & Promote Radio with Nikki Leigh

http://createpromoteradio.blogspot.com

This blog is an archive of the shows done by Nikki Leigh on her Blog Talk Radio show - Promo 101: Create and Promote. You will find many author interviews about their wri…

Fictional Characters In Depth

Fictional Characters In Depth

http://www.fictionalcharactersindepth.blogspot.com/

Author Nikki Leigh has a wide array of promotional blogs that authors can use to promote their books. This is a new blog that combines all her character blogs - hero, her…

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