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Writer, Author and Storyteller
Books that follow the fast-paced lives of high maintenance, noisy women.
Hi! I’m Leila Woods, a Scottish born — with Persian-Greek heritage — writer of romantic comedies.
My books follow the romantic lives of busy city girls from diverse backgrounds. The plots are character-driven, and the settings are carved from my own fond memories of long summers spent in the United States during adolescence. I’m deeply nostalgic, so it makes sense that I base my novels where it feels most comforting.
I’m a Theatre graduate who specialised in Dramatic Writing and Contemporary Arts before gaining a Diploma in Teaching and Education. A secondary school classroom is where I thought I’d end up, but after spontaneously transferring abroad, I migrated towards life in luxury fashion, cosmetics, and the health and fitness industry.
Bustling cities are my favourite to explore — I’ve lived in several. Historical Edinburgh and modern Singapore have my heart. I love opposites!
Whilst the heart and soul of my novels lie within the romantic passages to happily ever after, challenging stereotypes through exposure to diversity, and recognising underrepresented minorities, will always remain a continuous thread in my stories.

Socials
You’ll find me on Instagram @thelwoods_ sharing my life in a more rural setting as I renovate my dilapidated Scottish farmhouse.
On TikTok you’ll find me @leilawoodsauthor where you can keep up to date with my writing journey.
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Contact
For all book-related questions and queries, please email enquiries@leilawoods.com.
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