Interview with Rebecca Leigh, Author of A Duke Always Breaks the Rules

What’s the story behind the story? What impressed you to write down A Duke Always Breaks the Rules?

I’ve at all times had a vivid creativeness that allowed me to create these completely different worlds or scenes, and typically these tales encourage me to place them on paper in the hope that others will get pleasure from studying them as a lot as I loved creating them. While creating this sequence, Rockhurst rapidly turned one of my favourite characters and there’s a particular place in my coronary heart for him. And when writing A Duke Always Breaks the Rules, I felt it was time for him to fulfill his match in the pretty woman Isobel. It actually was a enjoyable story to write down and might be one of my favorites.

If you needed to decide theme songs for the most important characters of A Duke Always Breaks the Rules, what would they be?

For Charles, I must say The Joker by the Steve Miller Band. From earlier books in the sequence, Rockhurst is a bit of a scoundrel and a shameless flirt, and I really feel like the music matches his characterization.

For Isobel, I feel the vibe of the music Mastermind by Taylor Swift is mirrored in Isobel’s journey to determine her place as the Duchess of Avanley.

What’s your favourite style to learn? Is it the identical as your favourite style to write down?

Regency romances have at all times been my favourite since I used to be a teen, staying up lengthy into the night time studying by flashlight. The first romances I learn have been by Barbara Cartland, and I’ve been an avid reader of the style ever since. I additionally get pleasure from up to date romances with sturdy male characters and a bit of hazard. While regency is my favourite to learn in addition to to write down, I’m exploring different genres.

What books are in your TBR pile proper now?

There are so many nice authors of the style on the market and my listing is extremely lengthy, however listed here are a number of in my queue. A Duke’s Guide to Seducing His Bride by: Lauren Royal The Duke’s Secret Cinderella by: Eva Devon Captive Bride by: Stella Gray A Love Match for the Marquess by: Cara Maxwell

What scene in your guide was your favourite to write down?

I don’t need to give away an excessive amount of as a result of I need my readers to be stunned. However, there’s a scene close to the starting the place Isobel defies her husband’s needs and proves that she is able to be greater than a match for his iron will.

Do you could have any quirky writing habits? (fortunate mugs, cats on laps, and many others.)

While I might get pleasure from writing in a secluded quiet library with gentle classical music taking part in in the background, my candy canine Monster laying at my ft begging for Cheetos, and a cup of sizzling English breakfast tea steeping earlier than me, that isn’t my life. Instead, I discover myself squeezing in writing time between my canine barking continually, my youngsters visiting from faculty, and my husband inquiring about the subsequent guide’s progress.

Do you could have a motto, quote, or philosophy you reside by?

Striving for perfection is okay, however don’t let your self get so hung up on all the things being good and being profitable that you just don’t take possibilities, otherwise you cross up on an expertise since you are afraid of failing.

If you might select one factor for readers to recollect after studying your guide, what would it not be?

When I write it’s like being transported to a distinct world or a distinct time, it’s my escape and that’s what I might need for my readers, to have an escape from their on a regular basis lives, to smile or chortle and develop a love for the characters.