Leah Gail
Author Interview - Leah Gail
Author of Extraordinary Women In History
Excerpts of real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history, this book seeks to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a-lifetime trailblazers.
Author I draw inspiration from: Jane Austen
Favorite place to read a book: On a hammock preferably on the beach.
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with: Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author: When I decided to transcribe my travel journals over the last 25 years in lockdown and then realised I didn't want to share them as no-one would be interested. So instead I started writing about subjects that women specifically may resonate with.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook: Ebook
The last book I read: The Shitty Committee' Jack Williamson
Pen & paper or computer: Computer
Book character I think I’d be best friends with: Winnie The Pooh - A A Milne
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a: Music Marketeer
Favorite decade in fashion history: 1920's
Place I’d most like to travel: Tibet
My signature drink: G & T
Favorite artist: Banksy
Number one on my bucket list: Learn Spanish
Anything else you'd like to add: My dog has inspired me to start writing some children books.
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Author Bio: Leah Gail is a Marketeer, Entrepreneur and Author living in The Cotswolds, UK with her dog Lando the Cockapoo. Leah’s background is in Music Marketing and having worked in an industry with very few women at the top spent the majority of her time mentoring other women to reach their potential. Leah has also been enlisted into the Women In Music Roll Of Honour which recognises game changers within the industry and has helped other women reach their potential.
Leah loves to write books about women for women and also has a keen interest in nature and the environment and of course music.