Tera Leigh
Writing & Publications CV
Website: teraleighart.com
Email: teraleighart.com
Professional Summary
Tera Leigh is a prolific author, former magazine columnist, and experienced content creator with over 60 published books spanning artificial intelligence, creativity, personal development, lifestyle, and fiction.
With a background that bridges law, early internet entrepreneurship, and decades in publishing, she brings a rare combination of analytical clarity and creative depth to her writing. Her work is known for making complex ideas accessible, engaging, and immediately useful—particularly for adult learners, creatives, and non-technical audiences.
She is available for book projects, articles, columns, instructional content, and collaborative writing opportunities.
Books & Published Works
Total Titles: 60+
Currently in Print: 59
AI for Real Life Series
Finally Understanding AI: A Clear Guide to Using AI in Everyday Life After 50 (Large Print)
Finally Understanding AI for Small Business
Finally Understanding AI for Caregivers
Finally Understanding AI for Writers
Finally Understanding AI for Everyday Productivity
Modern Mindset Series
The Micro Goal Method
The Micro Goal Method Workbook
Learning to Read the Room
Learning to Read the Room Workbook
Unstuck & Unstoppable
Unstuck & Unstoppable Workbook
The Questions That Change Everything
Artists and AI
Artists & AI Workbook
The Artist’s AI Toolkit
The Artist’s AI Toolkit Workbook
The Collaborative Artist
Additional Non-Fiction
The Cottage Baker's Year
Living Large: The Ultimate Great Dane Owner’s Guide
A Great Dane Named Spencer Tracy
Pop Goes the Canvas
Remix Revolution
Unapologetically Creative
Did I Watch This or Just See Memes About It?
Confidence & Kindness
Recovery Map
Fiction
Historic Estates Mysteries (as Tonya Curtis)
Murder at Briarwood Castle
Vanishing at Wintermere House
Haunting of Octavius Manor
The Ghosts of Langford Plantation (March 2026)
[April 2026 Title Pending]
Romance (as Tasha Madison)
Coming Home to Lantern Cottage (March 2026)
Out of Print Titles (Selected)
Words We Keep
Complete Book of Decorative Painting
How to Be Creative If You Never Thought You Could
Faux Mosaics
Magazine & Columnist Experience
Tera Leigh has written for nine national publications in the arts and creative industries, contributing columns, instructional articles, and feature content focused on creativity, artistic technique, and accessible learning.
Publications include:
PaintWorks Magazine (1998–2005)
Decorative Artist’s Workbook
Tole World Magazine
Artist’s Sketchbook Magazine
CNA (Craft & Needlework Age)
Create & Decorate Magazine
Quick & Easy Painting Magazine
Country Marketplace Magazine
Media & Editorial Features
Tera Leigh’s work and expertise have been featured across national television and media platforms, supporting her writing, books, and creative authority.
Television Appearances Include:
Aleene’s (TNN)
Creative Living with Sheryl Borden (PBS)
The Christopher Lowell Show (Discovery Network)
DIY Network programming
Network Features:
ABC Sunday Morning (Dallas & Chicago)
CBS 5 PM News (Buffalo, NY)
Writing Expertise
Non-fiction (AI, creativity, personal development, business, lifestyle)
Instructional and educational writing
Fiction (mystery, romance, series development)
Magazine columns and feature articles
Digital products (eBooks, PDFs, guides)
Workbook and companion materials
Audience-focused writing for beginners and non-technical readers
Services
Tera Leigh is available for:
Book writing and collaboration
Ghostwriting (non-fiction and select fiction)
Magazine and online articles
Column writing
Educational and instructional content
Curriculum and workshop materials
AI-focused content for general audiences
Professional Background Highlights
Former Intellectual Property & Contracts Attorney
CEO of early web/technology company Internet Adventure
Former instructor of New Media Marketing, UCLA Extension
Keynote and featured speaker at national conferences
Availability
Available for writing projects, collaborations, and commissioned content.
Portfolio and writing samples available upon request.