Leslie Vollard - Author
@leslievollard.bsky.social
Historical romance author who loves gardening, baking, and reading love poems in dead languages.
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If you're new to my work, here's an overview of my medieval romance series, The De Veres.
Hi folks - I know it's been a little while since I posted an update. I've been hard at work on Landing Love, Book 2 in my Mile-high Madmen series. I'm excited to share that I just sent it off to my editor! Just two more to go...
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Hi folks - I know it's been a little while since I posted an update. I've been hard at work on Landing Love, Book 2 in my Mile-high Madmen series. I'm excited to share that I just sent it off to my editor! Just two more to go...
I had so much fun writing this scene. This is my riff on a tenso, a medieval troubadour poetic debate. The entire De Veres series was inspired by my long-standing love of the medieval troubadour tradition from southern France.
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I had so much fun writing this scene. This is my riff on a tenso, a medieval troubadour poetic debate. The entire De Veres series was inspired by my long-standing love of the medieval troubadour tradition from southern France.
A shipwright. A baron's daughter. A forbidden love they can't deny.
The Skull and the Lute: www.amazon.com/Skull-Lute-V...
The Skull and the Lute: www.amazon.com/Skull-Lute-V...
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A shipwright. A baron's daughter. A forbidden love they can't deny.
The Skull and the Lute: www.amazon.com/Skull-Lute-V...
The Skull and the Lute: www.amazon.com/Skull-Lute-V...
I had a lot of fun putting together this mood board for The Skull and The Lute, book one in my medieval series, The De Veres.
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I had a lot of fun putting together this mood board for The Skull and The Lute, book one in my medieval series, The De Veres.
Fall in love with Gabriel and Rebecca in "Ten Things I Loathe about You" from "A Season for Second Chances: A Hearts Through History Anthology."
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October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Fall in love with Gabriel and Rebecca in "Ten Things I Loathe about You" from "A Season for Second Chances: A Hearts Through History Anthology."
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
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Start the season right with not one but TWO autumn-themed Hearts Through History anthologies!
The Spirit of Love: www.amazon.com/Spirit-Love-...
A Season for Second Chances: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
The Spirit of Love: www.amazon.com/Spirit-Love-...
A Season for Second Chances: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Start the season right with not one but TWO autumn-themed Hearts Through History anthologies!
The Spirit of Love: www.amazon.com/Spirit-Love-...
A Season for Second Chances: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
The Spirit of Love: www.amazon.com/Spirit-Love-...
A Season for Second Chances: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
Let me read you the opening of Ten Things I Loathe about You, my novella in the 2025 Hearts Through History Anthology.
October 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Let me read you the opening of Ten Things I Loathe about You, my novella in the 2025 Hearts Through History Anthology.
FINISHED. I just clicked send. My Regency novella is off to my editor. Fingers crossed that she likes it! This is my first foray into the Regency era, so it's been a bit of an adventure. #Regency #Romance #AuthorLife
October 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
FINISHED. I just clicked send. My Regency novella is off to my editor. Fingers crossed that she likes it! This is my first foray into the Regency era, so it's been a bit of an adventure. #Regency #Romance #AuthorLife
Did you know I wrote a novella, How to Lose a Baron in a Fortnight, just for my newsletter subscribers? Sign up for my newsletter to get a free copy! dl.bookfunnel.com/9hijrjye3q
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Did you know I wrote a novella, How to Lose a Baron in a Fortnight, just for my newsletter subscribers? Sign up for my newsletter to get a free copy! dl.bookfunnel.com/9hijrjye3q
What are you reading?
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What are you reading?
Which costume do you like the best?
September 27, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Which costume do you like the best?
My copy of the Hearts through History Anthology arrived today! It's packed with fabulous stories that will warm your heart as the season changes.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My copy of the Hearts through History Anthology arrived today! It's packed with fabulous stories that will warm your heart as the season changes.
www.amazon.com/Season-Secon...
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THE END. I just finished the first draft of the Regency romance novella I've been working on. Now I need to let it sit for a bit so that I can edit with fresh eyes. #5amwritersclub
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
THE END. I just finished the first draft of the Regency romance novella I've been working on. Now I need to let it sit for a bit so that I can edit with fresh eyes. #5amwritersclub
This year's Hearts through History Anthology is here!
Revel in historical romance short stories spanning over nine-hundred years. There are 17 autumn-themed romance short stories featuring strong female heroines and a second-chance romance trope.
Get your copy today!
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Revel in historical romance short stories spanning over nine-hundred years. There are 17 autumn-themed romance short stories featuring strong female heroines and a second-chance romance trope.
Get your copy today!
www.amazon.com/Season-Secon...
September 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
This year's Hearts through History Anthology is here!
Revel in historical romance short stories spanning over nine-hundred years. There are 17 autumn-themed romance short stories featuring strong female heroines and a second-chance romance trope.
Get your copy today!
www.amazon.com/Season-Secon...
Revel in historical romance short stories spanning over nine-hundred years. There are 17 autumn-themed romance short stories featuring strong female heroines and a second-chance romance trope.
Get your copy today!
www.amazon.com/Season-Secon...
I wrote 1135 words of my HEA chapter this morning. I'm almost to the finish line! #5amwritersclub
September 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I wrote 1135 words of my HEA chapter this morning. I'm almost to the finish line! #5amwritersclub
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September 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I got the news that I'm a finalist yesterday, and I'm so excited! #Romance #AuthorLife
September 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I got the news that I'm a finalist yesterday, and I'm so excited! #Romance #AuthorLife
Hooray! The HTH Anthology is on Amazon for pre-order! I wrote a medieval novella for it called Ten Things I Loathe about You. Check out this fantastic collection with stories spanning the ages! #Romance #HistoricalRomance
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A Season for Second Chances: A Hearts Through History Autumn Anthology (Hearts Through History Annual Anthology)
Amazon.com: A Season for Second Chances: A Hearts Through History Autumn Anthology (Hearts Through History Annual Anthology) eBook : Ireland, Dawn, Vollard, Leslie, Austin, Jaylee, Andersen, Alex, Koster, Joan, Baudlaire, Vivienne , Lackner, Eden Lee, Lucas, B.L., Wilco, Natasha, Bealer, Addie: Kindle Store
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September 2, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Hooray! The HTH Anthology is on Amazon for pre-order! I wrote a medieval novella for it called Ten Things I Loathe about You. Check out this fantastic collection with stories spanning the ages! #Romance #HistoricalRomance
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...
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I'm in the final stretch with my regency novella. I think I've got another chapter and a half and then an epilogue, and then I can call it done. It's just over 30k words now. It should be 35-36k when it's finished. So close! #5amwritersclub #Romance
August 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I'm in the final stretch with my regency novella. I think I've got another chapter and a half and then an epilogue, and then I can call it done. It's just over 30k words now. It should be 35-36k when it's finished. So close! #5amwritersclub #Romance
I'm making great progress on my regency novella. I'm up to 29k words! It's act three, so it's time to torture my characters and really make them earn that HEA. #5amwritersclub
August 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I'm making great progress on my regency novella. I'm up to 29k words! It's act three, so it's time to torture my characters and really make them earn that HEA. #5amwritersclub
518 words this morning. I wish I could keep going, but I have things to do. #5amwritersclub.
August 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
518 words this morning. I wish I could keep going, but I have things to do. #5amwritersclub.
602 words this morning. I'm chugging along. #5amwritersclub
August 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
602 words this morning. I'm chugging along. #5amwritersclub
Up to 22k words! What a great way to start a Monday! #5amwritersclub
August 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Up to 22k words! What a great way to start a Monday! #5amwritersclub
Haha! Of course! I get right up to the big kiss I've been building up to for eight chapters, and just as my MC says, "And though it may damn me, I can’t resist you any longer,” the kiddo wakes up and starts asking me detailed questions about lego sets. #5amwritersclub #MomWritersClub
August 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Haha! Of course! I get right up to the big kiss I've been building up to for eight chapters, and just as my MC says, "And though it may damn me, I can’t resist you any longer,” the kiddo wakes up and starts asking me detailed questions about lego sets. #5amwritersclub #MomWritersClub
Coffee: check. Laptop: check. Silence in the house: check. I'm ready to write! #5amwritersclub
August 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Coffee: check. Laptop: check. Silence in the house: check. I'm ready to write! #5amwritersclub