Books-n-Kisses is pleased to have Lisa Renee Jones on our blog today. I am so excited to have you here to talk about her new release (yesterday) The Storm that is Sterling. I have been looking forward to Sterling’s book since I finished The Legend of Michael. *sigh*
Award winning author, Lisa Renee Jones, has published more than fifteen novels in several different languages, spanning multiple genres of romance – contemporary, romantic suspense, dark paranormal and erotic fiction. In each book the hero is dark, dangerous, and sexy. She debuted for both, Nocturne and Blaze, on the Bookscan bestseller list. You can find Lisa onTwitter, Facebook, and her blog for regular updates. Lisa now has a Fan Page at Facebook.
Lisa: Thank you so much Kelly. I finished writing Michael and was eager to write Sterling’s story. He really came to life for me as I wrote Michael.
Q1) Let me start by saying that I love Sterling’s cover. What did you think when you first saw it?
Lisa: I was really please with the Sterling cover and it’s my first blue cover so I thought that was a cool thing!
Q2) Let’s talk Sterling. Tell us a little about Sterling’s book. Perfectly named The Strom that is Sterling.
Lisa: Sterling has had a lot of pain in his life. He’s very damaged yet he is so willingly to put himself out there for those he loves. He reminds me of Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon. He has a secret death wish but he keeps going because what if someone he loves needs him
Q3) Sterling’s book is book 2 in your Zodius Series. How did you come up with the idea for this series?
Lisa: I am a Vegas addict. I love it! I’ve always been interested in the secrets of Area 51 and my now deceased father-in-law was at a famous cleanup site. He told us tidbits before he died and it was enough to really spark ideas about Area 51 and Super Soldiers.
Q4) What has been the most challenging and rewarding part of writing Sterling’s book?
Lisa: The end is always the most rewarding and the most challenging. I never want to let go of the characters and I struggle for days to get into my new characters as I cling to the old.
Q5) I know that Damion’s book is next: The Danger that is Damion (Release date is May 2012). Can you tell us a little about this next book?
Lisa: Damion is a character readers will meet in Sterling’s book and he is a very by the book kind of guy. He believes there are rules for a reason. Suddenly, to save a woman he loves, he might have to break those rules.
Q6) What is up next for the Zodius Series after Damion’s book?
Lisa: You will meet Chale in Damion’s book. He is my next planned story feature.
Q7) I know you write in other genres besides the paranormal. Do you prefer one genre over another? If so, can you explain why?
Lisa: No I like the mix. Paranormal suspense is intense and dark and emotional to write. Then I write a Blaze and its light and fun. I find the shift back and forth keeps me fresh and excited and challenged.
Q8) What kind of research did you have to do for the Zodius series?
Lisa: I have lots of military family connections so those are questions I direct to those connections. My cousin’s husband is active Special Forces. My fiancé is going to med school so the genetic stuff he helps me with or he’s gone to an instructor for me before.
Q9) Who is your all-time favorite author and why?
Lisa: Oh I have a lot of favorites. I can’t pick just one. I love Karen Moning and Galean Foley. I love a good historical because I don’t write that genre so it’s just an escape.
Q10) Tell us three things about yourself that we can’t find in your bio or on your website.
Lisa: I am a Starbucks addict – white mocha! I am a chocolate addict – any but Godiva is a fabulous indulgence – if only it wasn’t priced like gold.
I’m a gym rat. I workout 6 days a week and even on vacations
Q11) Have you always wanted to be an author?
Lisa: No. I was into acting before the corporate world stole me away and I actually got back into independent film quite heavily right before I started writing books.
Q12) Do you prefer writing series or stand-alone books?
Lisa: I like series because I don’t like to let go of my secondary characters
Q13) What trait do you like best in your heroes and heroines?
Lisa: They are all different, and like people, those differences make them special.
Q14) Do you ever base your characters off of people that you know?
Lisa: Not really. In Santa Baby the heroine was very me which was not the norm. For some reason, she just took on a lot of my character traits.
Q15) Name one movie that you think everyone should see.
Lisa: You know—I love movies but I rarely see them twice. I’m a big television person. Everyone should have a Sam and Dean Supernatural addiction!
Q16) If you could spend a whole day doing anything that you wanted to do with one of your characters. Who would it be and why?
Lisa: Whoever I am writing at the time. I have to be in love with the character while I’m writing him/her.
Q17) Do you ever get writers block? If yes, what do you do to get unblocked?
Lisa: Yes and it always means something is wrong with the story. I beat myself up until I figure it out and probably I should step away but I rarely do. Once I figure out what is wrong I am always amazed it took me so much fretting to come to that answer.
Q18) What if anything have you learned from your characters?
Lisa: That unique is good and it makes us special.
Q19) What are you currently reading? Or what is your next read?
Lisa: I’m listening to one of the Bones/Frost books. I love that series and enjoy it on audio book.
Q20) Is there anything else that you would like to add?
Lisa: Just huge thanks to my readers and to you Kelly for all of your love and support!
Books-n-Kisses: Lisa, again thank you so very much for letting Books-n-Kisses being a part of your blogging tour for Sterling’s book. I really enjoyed reading Sterling’s story and looking forward to reading Damion’s book. I would love to have you back again.
Lisa — I would be thrilled to return!!
Books-n-Kisses: Hey Lisa, How about we do a giveaway?
Lisa: Sounds good. How about a goodie bag of books and Bath & Body Shop stuff.
Giveaway, To enter for a chance to win Lisa’s goodie bag. Please fill out the Rafflecopter form below. Giveaway will end November 7th. Winner Announced Nov. 9th.
i'm just dicovering you but i think i like your concept.So i would like to discover more.
how many book are planned for the serie Zodius? and are all your book existing in print format?
I hope the giveaway is international^^
thanks you a lot
isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com
Great interview Lisa! I loved Sterling.
hugs
WendyK
*Don't enter me in the giveaway*
Great interview Lisa! I was so excited to read Sterling and it didn't let me down. It was a fast paced amazing story and I cannot wait for Damion. Yummy!
leaghlovesromance@yahoo.com
I have heard soooo many great things about Lisa and this series. I HAVE to read her soon!! Love the interview, thanks so much!!
I am just now finding out about Lisa and her books!! Just by reading this interview I can see that I have found another author to keep a look out for when I am in the stores!!!
melissalamb(at)musfiber(dot)com
I feel like such a stalker…LOL
I have been chasing Lisa's interviews all over the blogs and having so much fun.
Lisa, I want to thank you for the wonderful hours of entertainment that your books have given me.
Good Luck with Sterling.
koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
Great interview! I've read the reviews and the excerpts…they've blown me away! I haven't read her books…YET, but, she's on my TBR for sure!
barbbattaglia@yahoo.com
I love a series & this one looks exciting! I've been noticing these great covers, and the commentary certainly sounds great!
sallans d at yahoo dot com
This is a new series and author for me. Have heard good things about this author and would lvoe to win and read this series. Thanks for the chance to win.
I love Bath & Body works. Go there and load up on lotion. Love the little small bottles for my purse. The best is Japanese Cherry Blossum. And who does not love swag. I would love to win, so please choose me for the giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win.
christinebails@yahoo.com
Very cute interview. The first book has been on my TBR list. It looks so good!
megonski216@yahoo.com
Great interview and giveaway.. I haven't read any of her books yet, but they look and and I would love to read one or two or more…. Shannon S.
i havent read any.. dying to read Michael's book, but the library doesnt have it!
awesome interview, yay for chocolate!
alainala At hotmail DOT ca
Oh My Gosh I am dying to read this series!
books4me67 at ymail.com
Great interview! These books sounds great and will be added to my TBR list.
Cheryl
Lisa is a new author for me, that said Thank you for having her on your blog so I could hear about her!
Wow, fifteen books in multiple languages, and lots of different genres. Must have too many wonderful ideas stuffed in your head! A forgotten goddess, handsome hockey player…a great combo! I have to add this to my TBR list!!! And your other books have great covers =)
It's always nice to hear where an author gets information from, you never know what you can learn from friends and acquaintances.
I've read and enjoyed Captive of the Beast.
chey127 at hotmail dot com
I have to start this series, it looks so good.
I'm an exercise freak too. I work out every single day. My hubs made me my own gym in our basement. Love it 🙂
vsloboda(at)gmail(dot)com
Yes, I've read some of Lisa's books, but Jump Start is the only that comes immediately to mind. I do like the sounds of the Zodius series and hope to get them soon.
If you were going on a long car trip, which one of your characters would you take with you and why?
Thanks!
kacbooks(at)hotmail(dot)com
Great interview. I have not read any of Lisa's books yet. But I have some on the TBR pile.
Great interview. I have read Michael's story and can't wait for Sterling and Damion.
e.balinski(at)att(dot)net
I've only read a few short stories of lisa's but, look forward to the novels if I ever get caught up on my tbr pile! good interview
I am grateful to blog sites such as Books-n-Kisses for introducing me to new authors. The series sounds great. Hope to be able to read it one day soon. Continued success.
Elizabeth Gray
elizabethgr@sbcglobal.net
Hi!
Great interview! I didn't read any book from Lisa Renee Jones, but I heard a lot of good thing about her work! Thanks for the giveaway!
I work out almost every day too & love it! I have to admit I've been guilty of skipping my w/out when a tempting book beckons.
My bday is in a few days & I'd sure love to win this as a present *fingers crossed*
thumbelinda03@yahoo.com
So sorry to be so late!Today and yesterday I had craziness go on.
Miki — I have 6 books outlined. I'd love to go further. We shall see. Fingers crossed!
Leagh and Wendy — Smooches ladies!
Natasha and Melissa — I hope I can lure you to the world of Lisa lol! With Kelly's help:)
Michelle lol! You are a welcome stalker:)
Barbara and Di thanks so much for stopping by!
Chris I love Bath and body works too. It's easy to get addicted to and it has no calories:)
Megan and Shannon — thanks for stopping by!
Alainala — Sadly the libraries don't have it though I've donated to a few.
SilverRose and Lexi — thanks ladies. I hope you get to try the series. Sterling is one of my favorites I've written.
Chey so glad you enjoyed Captive! Damion is a lot like that hero
Victoria YAY for us workout freaks. I've often said that the curse of having to work out young has been a blessing later in life. My friends who never had to workout never learned to have that habit and well, you know what that means:) My friends and family say I influence them to workout more and my DH says he'd be fat if not for me lol
Karen — The one who knows how to deal with a car sick cat… which would be the heroine from jump start who is a vet lol — we travel with our cat and she is not a good traveler but she pulls out her hair when we leave her.
Your books sound fantastic and I'm looking forward to starting this series.
"Hot Vampire Seduction" and "Hot Vampire Kiss" were fun reads!
ironss [at] gmail [dot] com
GFC follower
Hi Lisa,
Great interview, Can't wait to read all the Zodius series, Quick question for you, What music do you listen to when writing? It intrigues me what writers listen to when writing different genres, Thank-you for the great give-away, Hope it's international, x x
julienewberry(at)btinternet(dot)com
Im sorry, i havent read any of her work, but i does sound really good and im loking forward to checking it out:) thank you for sharig with us!
elliott2668(at) yahoo(dot) com
I've been wanting to get my hands on this book for a while now. I absolutely love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.
jcalvert719(at)yahoo(dot)com
Can't wait to read it. The story sounds cool. Thanks.
mythic021@gmail.com
I have not read any of Lisa's work. Thanks for the great giveaway. I really enjoyed the interview and I cant wait to start reading the books. Plus, the cover is hot!
I havent read any yet. But I am really looking forward to the Zodius books for sure.
I have not read any of Lisa's work but I really look forward to after reading the descriptions of some of the books. I have added Michael and Sterling to my wish list and I will keep my eye out for Damion when his book comes out as well. Thanks for the giveaway.
rachaelmccully(at)yahoo(dot)com
I absolutely LOVED Michael, and I cant wait to read Sterling!! No stores around where I live seem to have it, but I WILL get it! All Lisa's work is so awesome!!
Ashley A
ash_app@hotmail.com
I have not yet read any books by Lisa, but I intend to.
marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
I love Lisa Renee Jones!! I have read all of her books, she totally rocks!
flaca798 at hotmail dot com
I have not had the pleasure of reading any of her books…..yet! But I am always on the lookout for new authors, particularly in the romance genre. Thanks for the giveaway!
Yay another author to check out!! And anyone who loves chocolate can't be bad!
I've read the Vampire Wardens Series, can't wait til the next one comes out…very interested in reading Zodius Series. Thank you Kelly for the great interview and of course the chance at the giveaway.
Sebrina_Cassity(at)yahoo(dot)com
Wonderful interview. I've read both books in this series and enjoyed them very much. I'm looking forward to reading Damion's story.
Lori
knitrix29 at gmail dot com
Great interview~I'm a "Supernatural" addict, too.
I haven't read any of your books yet~this interview is my "intro" to your work, but I'm adding your books to my TBR list!
Michelle
harlan_michelle(at)yahoo(dot)com
awesome interview & giveaway – thanking you
Thank you for the great interview!I loved learning more about Lisa! I actually just finished a Night Huntress book so it was funny that her work was mentioned. I really liked Michael and can't wait to read Sterling!
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