Lisa, please tell us about yourself and your writing.
Who am I? First of all, I’m a Dr. Pepper drinker (Some days,
wine is substituted). After that, I’m a wife, a mother of four boys, and a
Cancer. I fantasize about vampires and dream about zombies-ALL the time. I do.
I love those dreams too. I always wake up in a great mood after. My husband
thinks that’s strange. I’m not sure why. J What do
I want? I want to travel. I’ve crisscrossed the U.S. but I’d like to go further
and see more of the world one day.
I write paranormal romance and urban fantasy, and I’m
thrilled to finally have works published. I started off the old fashioned way,
submitting manuscripts to publishers, getting rejected, and trying again. I did
that for two years until I finally got it right. When I got my first contract,
I really felt like an author. Around that time, I also discovered critique
partners, Indie authors, and a whole community of other writers who were
willing to offer support. Then things got easier. Every day has been a learning
process, but I truly enjoy the journey. Most days. On the other days, I enjoy
the wine.
What does your
writing space look like?
My desk holds my
laptop, printer, and a generous supply of “idea” notes. The room is bright pink
because bright colors inspire me. The walls hold pictures that inspire me too.
One is of a painter who always reminds me to Paint it Beautiful. The
other major picture in the room is a large poster of the New York skyline at
night. City lights at night have always captivated me and left me feeling
mystified. And yes, inspired. J
Do you have a
process for coming up with character names and book titles?
I do. I normally
have an idea of where I want to be with the name so I start a list and jot
ideas down as I think of them. Within a week, it normally comes to me. 3 a.m.
seems to be my lucky time of day for ideas to strike!
What inspired your current book?
Inspiration. That’s a beautiful word. Since I wrote most of
this book six years ago, I’m having trouble remembering. *blush* I bet you’ve
never gotten that answer before. Let’s skip that original inspiration and move
on to my rewrite inspiration… “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera. Yep. That, and
my love for Joel.
Blurb:
Joel’s back.
Determined to return her sexy ex to his former vampire self,
Tara Callister does what she has to do: She exposes three evil witches in order
to enlist her coven’s help. Unfortunately for her, things don’t always work out
as planned.
Targeted by her enemies, betrayed by her coven, she must
figure out how to save herself and those she loves from the evil entwining
itself in her life. But when her journey of self discovery leads her down an
even darker path, will she stand behind her white witch promise or become one
of them? And more importantly, are Joel’s feelings for her strong enough to
survive it all?
Buy Links:
Where to find me:
Quick quiz:
* Favorite
food? Lasagna
* Favorite
color? Royal blue
* Favorite
animal? Cats, the bigger the better
* Biggest
pet peeve? Waiting
* Name
one person, living or dead, you'd most like to meet. Cleopatra
Thanks so much for having me on your blog today, Melissa!
Lisa, thank you for being here! :)
Lisa, thank you for being here! :)
Lisa, thanks for being my guest today. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview ladies. Writing is a lovely journey, isn't it? I loathe the self-promotion, but adore every minute in the literary dream world I'm creating. It sounds as if you do, too, Lisa. Much luck to you!
ReplyDeleteVonnie,
DeleteYou handle the self-promo like a pro. I wish I had any clue as to handle all of it. :)
Thank you. I do, Vonnie, and thank you Miss Snark! I find both of your works to be inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! :)
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