Getting A Lot Done Over the Holidays

Just had to drop in for a minute to let you know what I've been doing :) I'm getting so many things done that I wanted to do - but couldn't find the time.

I have a blog that was created just to promote my novel - Lilah and the Locket (http://outerbankslilah.blogspot.com) and it generates hits on my website every month. But I wanted a blog where I could blog about the next book in the series - you're welcome to take a look and get a sneak peak at my next novel - http://capehatterasseries.blogspot.com

I also have wanted to move the author promotional interviews to a new blog and since I learned how to export and import blog content on Blogger -- its very easy and quick -- that gave me the perfect tool to move those interviews - http://authorpromotion.blogspot.com/

Then, I've noticed that there will be many things that I want to add to Book Promo 201 - but that would hold up the release of the book forever - so what about creating a blog where I can post new things as I discover them. The blog will be a great follow up resource for people who buy either of my books and could entice people to buy the books in the future :) This blog will contain my promotional articles, some announcements and follow up promotional tips and articles -- http://promo101articles.blogspot.com/

Next - I need a blog to promote the Misty Cove Series -- will keep you posted about that one.

Nikki Leigh

The Outer Banks of North Carolina

Today is about pure fun :) On the rare occasion that I get out of town - very rare indeed - I love to head to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. For people who aren't familiar with that are, its a very narrow strip of barrier islands on the east coast of North Carolina - in the northern part of the state. If traffic in Richmond and Hampton, VA are on my side, I can be there is under 5 hours - sometimes in just over 4, but it all depends on traffic and road construction.

Its a beautiful area of rugged beach and once you head onto Hatteras Island and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, it is definitely rugged and there are miles where you only see sand, dunes, wildlife and water on both sides of the road. Recently Nights in Rodanthe was released and parts of it were filmed on the northern part of Hatteras Island.

Since I don't have any video, I wanted to share the trailer for the movie - it shows clips from the area and might give you an idea of what the area is like. You can even see horses on the beach like they show - I have pictures from the northern section of the beachfront with the horses about 10' from my truck.

Take a look and let me know what you think :)

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/video/download/00003436/

The week I went to the area to promote Lilah and Locket - people were getting ready because the film crews were coming to town in a couple of weeks. Just missed Richard Gere again :) Maybe he will be in the movie version of Lilah and the Locket -----

For some additional pictures of the Outer Banks visit my website - I have hundreds of pictures from the area, but these are just a few.

http://www.nikkileigh.com/obx_pictures.htm

Nikki Leigh

You Are Invited to Join Me At Coffee TImes

I wanted to invite you to visit me at Coffee Times blog today. I'm posting some information about fictional settings, and the settings for each of my fictional series. One post gives information about Cape Ann, Massachusetts and another post gives background information about the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Many of the details I provide in these posts are woven into the books. Feel free to drop by and say hi or comment -

http://coffeetimeromance.com/CoffeeThoughts/

I'll be dropping in throughout the day to say hi and to answer questions.

Nikki Leigh

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I Always Say, "It Never Hurts to Ask"

I figure it never hurts to ask. The worst most people will do is to say no, so I figure we might as well ask if we want something. When I was on the Outer Banks in May, several people suggested that I should contact David Stick about talking with me. He is a very well known historian that has written many books about the Outer Banks. He's the person that is interviewed for all the documentaries about the area.

This is the link to his pages on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/102-9689285-3643329?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=David%20Stick

Anyway, the reason I mention this is because, I'm going to interview him for my next Lilah book. We're meeting this Saturday and it turns out that he was the county commissioner during the time when the story will take place. How cool is that?

Its going to be a rush trip, but any trip to Nags Head is fine with me :) I even found a place to stay for about $50 a night. That will work into the budget and I'm going to contact the bookstores that are carrying my books to see if I can restock anyone while I'm in town.

Now, I get to cram a month of research into about a week to get ready for our meeting. Good thing I love to read :) I also met with the real Kristy (main character in Lilah and the Locket is based on her) and we talked about some research I want to do with her for the sequel and she's excited about getting started. And, the newest character who will be introduced in the sequel is due to be born in January :)

Nikki Leigh

Asking for Your Vote

Each month on Erin Aislinn's website, she features new cover art work each week and then people can vote for their favorite cover.

I would like to ask for your vote for the cover of Lilah and the Locket for cover of the month. There are two ways to place your vote

1 - Click here and click on Vote for Lilah and the Locket - http://www.erinaislinn.com/BookCoveroftheMonth.htm
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2 - Send an email to webmail@erinaislinn.com and put Vote For Lilah and the Locket in the subject line.

I appreciate your vote :)

This is an easy and interesting way to get additional exposure for your titles. All you need to do is go to the website and click on submit a cover to learn more.

Friday, November 30th is the last day to place your vote.

Nikki

NaNo - Day Six

I worked for a client today and got another repair on my laptop today. My brother, dad and I also went to dinner -- so all around, no writing, but I got other important stuff done. But, tomorrow I'm back to work on Amazon info. I think that I also got a few contributions lined up for the book :)

Nikki Leigh

Lilah and the Locket - Book Trailer

I finally just took some time and finished putting together a book trailer for Lilah and the Locket. I would love to include all kinds of pictures, but that would make the trailer much too big. There are a couple of that I should add and it will probably be updated. But, for the moment - the link is - http://www.youtube.com/v/cXkhTX5s4l4

If you would like to share your thoughts, that would be wonderful. Now I need to create one for each of my other books :)

Nikk Leigh

www.nikkileigh.com/lilah.htm

www.nikkileigh.com/book_promo_101.htm

PS - I updated the link about 4 pm EST to reflect some nice changes :)