Hi Lisa!!! Welcome back to Books-n-Kisses.
Lisa, can you please share with us a little about yourself
I write dark paranormal romance and I love Disney, especially the Evil Queen from Snow White! I’m a mom of two grown kids, and I also sing professionally.
Have you always wanted to be an author?
I always enjoyed writing, but it never occurred to me to try and get published until I had a palm reading in New Orleans. At the end of the reading she asked me if I was a writer. I told her I wrote but just for fun and she smiled and told me I was going to be a famous writer someday! *boggle* I haven’t achieved famous yet, but after I got home I published several short stories and six months later I had the first draft of Night Walker done. I’m SUPER grateful to her for giving me a nudge! J
What is your most interesting writing quirk?
I chomp gum like a cow when I’m writing, especially when I’m stuck or searching for the right word. My poor hubby! We share an office and I can imagine the gum popping is annoying, but he’s super sweet and doesn’t complain…
Can you please tell us about your latest book(s)? 
Hunter’s Moon is the second book in my Moon Series and it continues right where Moonlight left off. This time it’s Aren and Sasha’s story we’re following. Each member of the Pack is going to get a book, and we learn more about Nero with each installment. It’s been super fun to write!
How did you come with the idea for this story?
It all started with a short story called Moonlight. I had the honor of meeting Ray Bradbury a couple of times and I took up his challenge to write 52 new short stories in 52 weeks. It was an amazing journey and during that time I couldn’t stop thinking about Lana and Adam, so while I kept writing the short stories, I also wrote Moonlight and then Hunter’s Moon.
Lana came to me when I was thinking I wanted to write a short story about a shifter, but not a werewolf. Then I figured cats can see in the dark. What if she was a jaguar shifter and what if they shifted during the new moon instead of the full moon? The rest is all in the book! JCan you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
I’m finishing up Night Child the final book in my Night Series and I’ve also started writing Blood Moon, the third book in the Moon Series.
Who is the one author that you would love to meet someday and why?
Anne Rice. She inspired me to write and I really respect her. Way back in the day, I was involved in the Anne Rice newsgroups online (remember newsgroups? LOL) Anyway, we all met up in New Orleans and walked through the garden District just so we could look at her house! J I’m pretty sure I’d geek out completely if I ever got to meet her…
What is the best piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
Start writing short stories. You really get a chance to master the beginning-middle-end feel of a plot if you can start in shorter formats. Too often people jump into writing a novel and never finish. I compare it to running a marathon. You’d never just walk out and try to run 26 miles without running shorter distances first, right? Writing is the same way. Start short and master your craft, then tackle something longer…
Can you share with us something off your bucket list.
Greenland. I’ve wanted to go there ever since we pulled down the world map in elementary school and I saw that huge island. I remember asking my teacher who lives there and she told me very few people ever go there and my kid-brain though “I’m going to be one of those few…” And I still feel that way. I even follow Hotel Arctic on facebook! LOL
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
I just started Omens by Kelley Armstrong and I’m loving it!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Thanks so much for having me on your blog and thanks to all the readers out there who have supported me and my books. You all make this journey worthwhile!
Here are all my social media links too! J
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Sasha’s future was stolen from her the moment she was bitten. Now she’s on the run from the Nero Organization that transformed her from a human detective into a shape shifting jaguar assassin.
When a rogue bounty hunter threatens her younger sister, she’ll be forced to fight, and with nowhere else to turn, Sasha will need to trust the one man who has every reason to want her dead.
Aren is a werewolf with a secret. While protecting his twin brother and Alpha of the Pack, he found his one mate for life. Sadly she’s also the jaguar assassin who tried to kill them both. Now Aren is struggling between his animal nature to love and protect her, and his loyalty to the Pack.
Author Bio:
Lisa Kessler is an award winning author of dark paranormal fiction. Her debut novel, Night Walker, won a San Diego Book Award for Best Published Fantasy-Sci-fi-Horror as well as the Romance Through the Ages Award for Best Paranormal and Best First Book.
Her short stories have been published in print anthologies and magazines, and her vampire story, Immortal Beloved, was a finalist for a Bram Stoker award.
When she’s not writing, Lisa is a professional vocalist, performing with the San Diego Opera as well as other musical theater companies in San Diego. You can learn more at http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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Great interview. Hunter’s Moon sounds awesome. Love the cover.
Thanks Crystal!!! 🙂
I swooned when I saw it! Perfect for the book too…
Hope you enjoy Hunter’s Moon!
Lisa 🙂
I’m halfway through with Hunter’s Moon and I’m totally loving it! Thanks for writing such a great series!
YAY!!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it Cassi!!! 🙂 You made my day!
Thanks for commenting!
Lisa 🙂
It is on my to read list.
WooHoo!!! Thanks for adding Hunter’s Moon to your list…
I hope you enjoy the book!
Lisa 🙂
Lisa I am so happy for you for the great reviews your “Moon Series” is getting!!! I would not have expected anything but the best reviews from The Moon Series.
Happy reading and writing*
~HUGS~
Teresa
Awww thanks Teresa!!! I can’t wait for you to read it!
Thanks for commenting!
*HUGS*
Lisa 🙂
A must read!!! Sounds great, Lisa. 🙂
Awww thanks Chris!!! I loved writing this one! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Lisa 🙂
Now I have to check it out! Thanks for the interview.
Thanks for stopping by Diane!
I hope you enjoy Hunter’s Moon!
Lisa 🙂
Love Lisa & her books! I can’t wait to read the new release! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Awww thanks Barb!!!
Can’t wait for you to read Hunter’s Moon!!! 🙂
Lisa
What a very cool giveaway! Now that I have short hair, I can show off earrings. Imagine the conversation started for Lisa’s books when wearing these earrings!
LOL I love the way you think Barrie!!!
Thanks for coming by!
Lisa 🙂