Hi everyone – Since Moonlight came out in July, I’ve learned a lot about the shifter genre that I hadn’t really considered before. There is a major trope in shifter books especially werewolves, that makes debates break out… Fated mates! dun-dun-dun! It has been interesting hearing from readers on both sides of the fence. Many … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Lisa Kessler
Paranormals … Living in the Real World
Should science fiction and fantasy explore real events? Should speculative fiction address tragedies recent enough to still be part of the world’s collective consciousness? Should certain subjects be sacrosanct or relegated only to “serious” (i.e., literary) fiction or to historians? When I set out to write Royal Street, the first book in my Sentinels of … Continue reading
Genre Talk – Urban Fantasy vs. Paranormal Romance
Hi everyone – My latest release, Moonlight, is written in alternating first person point of view. First person is generally frowned on in Paranormal Romance, but for my Moon Series, it was the only point of view that felt “right” for the feel of the series. My agent pitched the series as “Urban fantasy pacing … Continue reading
Moonlight by Lisa Kessler – Available Now!
Hi Everyone – This is release week for Moonlight, Book 1 in my new Moon Series!!! YAY!!! I hope you’ll check it out… Here are what some others have had to say so far: “A fabulous read. Lisa Kessler is an up and coming author to remember!” Sherrilyn Kenyon #1 NYT Bestselling Author of the … Continue reading
Happily Ever After–From a Different Angle
Writing is an odd occupation in my family of salt-of-the-earth Southerners. My people work hard for an honest wage, watch Southeastern Conference football on Saturdays in the fall, and take casseroles to church fellowships. My people don’t do weird. Then there’s me. I spend my days writing and editing at a university―a vague concept among … Continue reading
Let’s Talk Genre TV – Grimm & Defiance
Hey there Paranormal Peeps! Lisa here… I got a strange homework assignment from my agent recently. We’re working on a new proposal and she asked me to watch more TV! LOL I have to admit, since I started down my publishing path I have become a HORRIBLE television watcher. Back in the day I watched … Continue reading
Interviewing RITA Finalist – Maggie Shayne
Hi Maggie! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions! I’ve been a long time fan and was so happy to see you as a finalist for a RITA award again this year this year! How many times have you been a finalist in the Paranormal category? A: “MARK OF THE WITCH” is … Continue reading
