About Macfarlane Creative

Macfarlane Creative started off as the website of author/editor/photographer Leigh Macfarlane. As Leigh's writing direction has grown, so has this website. While you still can find -- and always will find -- Leigh Macfarlane's romance, romantic suspense, and travel books at this site, Leigh has decided to separate her fiction and non-fiction writing. In the future, Leigh Macfarlane non-fiction will be written under the pen-name, L.M. Penner. You will be able to find LM Penner books here and with other publishers. 

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Over the next few years, Leigh is writing How To books on writing, and she will be turning those books into online courses for you to purchase and enjoy. With a Master's degree in Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Leigh is excited to revisit academic topics. You will find these educational products at The Backwoods Writer.

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As well, Leigh will continue to pursue her love of photography, and will pair it with travel books. And when she has 'free' time, you will find Leigh blogging at The Wisdom Well at LMCreates on topics ranging from gardening, to cooking, to eek - aging! ​

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So, what can you expect next at Macfarlane Creative?

 

For December, we have one last Book Club Blog - Whiskey & Mistletoe. Starting in 2026, we will be announcing our Book Club Books Qaurterly.

January - Exit Strategy, Lee Child and Andrew Child

February - He Falls First, Jill Shalvis

March - On the Hunt - Iris Johansen                

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In 2026, Leigh will be finishing off the new romance novel, That Monday Feeling. Leigh will also be writing the next Backwoods Writer Book - Writing a Romance.

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Also in 2026, you can expect to see some updates to Leigh's backlist. To start with, watch for the 2nd editions of The Lakeland Series Books. These second editions will contain additional content, new covers, and a short-story supplemental story telling the love story of some previously mentioned characters.