AN INTERVIEW WITH ROMANCE AUTHOR LISA ALEXANDER GRIFFIN
Today, I am privileged to welcome Author Lisa Alexander Griffin as my guest. Welcome Lisa!
I'm very excited to have you here to share with us. I'd like to ask you a few questions, so our viewers can learn about your journey as a writer and get to know you.
LISA: Thank you, Patty. I'm very glad to be here.
Great, let's get started!
Tell us where you grew up, and a little background, and why you like where you live.
LISA: Not much to tell, Patty. I grew up in Courtland, a quaint little town, nestled between Decatur and Florence, Alabama, and located about six miles from General Joe Wheeler's plantation home. Even now a person can walk the streets and sense its rich southern history.
After my husband and I married, we settled in Somerville, another small town. Thirty-four years later and I'm still here! LOL! Must be I enjoy a laidback lifestyle, open spaces, and friendly neighbors.
For more information about my background, read Childhood Memories on my website: http://www.lisaalexandergriffin.com/childhoodmemories.htm
What books or authors do you admire, and who are your inspirations?
LISA: Well, like so many of us did, as a young girl, I started out reading Nancy Drew mysteries. As I grew older, my grandmother passed down all her Harlequin paperbacks. I fell in love with romance. LOL! So naturally, I delved into novels by Danielle Steele, Nora Roberts, Cassey Edwards, Jude Deveraux, and Fern Michaels. When I want to take a walk on the dark side, I read Stephen King and Dean Koontz. Each and every name listed above has inspired me in different ways.
What exactly do you write and why?
LISA: Contemporary, Romantic Suspense. Nothing better than the action and drama, the struggle and strife of the hero and heroine, as they overcome obstacles and fall in love.
Do you write at any certain time of the day?
LISA: Whenever I have free time. As a stay-at-home-mom there's always something to do, or someone to wait on. LOL! My twelve-year-old daughter keeps me busy, for sure. And we won't mention my hubby. ;) But, my preference for writing is late at night, when the house is quiet and everyone, but me, is in bed asleep. :)
Do you need quiet while you write, or do you play music, etc?
LISA: Quiet, although the TV is always playing in the background, if the volume is low it doesn't bother me. My office is a recliner and laptop table in the living room.
Which of your characters in your books are your favorites and why?
LISA: Probably Danielle and Ethan. They went through so much to find their happily ever after. My hope as a writer is to touch the lives of my readers in a significant way, and by addressing domestic violence issues in Danielle's Touch, to give women a glimmer of hope for a better life.
Blurb
Rebuilding her life after escaping an abusive marriage, Danielle Courtland throws herself into her new decorating business. Men are the last thing on her mind...until a Stetson-wearing cowboy enters her shop, that is.
The hazel-eyed cowboy needs her help. Restoring an old Victorian-styled plantation house, he realizes the job requires a feminine touch. Caught off guard by the sexiest woman he's ever laid eyes on, Ethan's vow to never love again is all but forgotten as he falls hard for the tempting decorator. Passion simmers, and love is no longer a dream. But hidden in the shadows, danger waits, threatening Danielle and Ethan's chance at a life together. Will a man, twisted by his obsession, separate them forever?
LISA: By the way, Danielle's Touch received a review from Miz Love Loves Books today. It brought tears to my eyes, and had me sniffling, and reaching for a tissue.
Check out the review to see why: http://mizlovelovesbooks.blogspot.com/2011/01/danielles-touch-by-lisa-alexander.html?zx=87aff45dd5ef837c
How exciting Lisa! Are you working on a project right now?
LISA: A few. One short with the tentative title of Torched and a Native American Historical Romance that will need lots of research.
Wonderful! We'll be looking forward them!
LISA: Before I leave, I'd like to mention my latest release. Hand of Fate. Although set around Christmastime, it's not your typical holiday read.
BlurbAmidst the Christmas glitz and glitter, Karina Wither enters the mall. Unease prickles her spine. Seconds later, a gun blast echoes through the building. Shoppers rush for the exits, trampling Karina. Detective Josh Deloroso responds quickly, dragging the beautiful woman to safety. Attraction sizzles between them. But, he has a job to do first. The shooter must be stopped. Unfortunately, when the chaos ends, the 'real' danger begins.
Dark truths unravel. Passions explode. Fate plays its hand.
Can their relationship weather the storm of deceit? Or will a photo in the shooter's wallet end Josh and Karina's chance for love?
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Thanks for having me, Patty. It's been fun!!
Thank you so much Lisa, we appreciate your time. We're looking forward to more from you and good luck with all you endeavor!
5 comments:
Thanks for interviewing me, Patty! I had a blast! :)
Wonderful interview! Thoroughly enjoyed getting to know more about Lisa Alexander-Griffin. I've already had the pleasure of reading these stories and they are fantastic. :)
Thank you for stopping, by Laura! So good to hear from you. I couldn't have done it without your help. :) ((hugs))
I enjoyed the interview, Lisa. Nothing better than small town living. Both your books sound very intriguing. I wish you continued success!
Thank you, Anne! And thanks for stopping by. :)
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