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?

 

Book Club Blog 2026:

January - Exit Strategy, Lee Child and Andrew Child

February - He Falls First, Jill Shalvis

March - Ruthless, Gena Showlater   

April - Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros

May - Any Stories Books

June - Wild Ride, June Wilder       

July - The Doublewide, Ann Goethals

August - Long, Lean, and Lethal, Heather Graham

September - Sunrise at Crystal Bay, Mia Kent

October - The Brightest Light of Sunshine, Lisna Coney

November - The Wolf King, Lauren Palphreymam

December - Midas Touch Security Operations Group Alpha, Kat Bammer

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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.