Lisa Desrochers lives in central California with her husband and two very busy daughters. It was her oldest daughter’s love of books that first inspired her to write for young adults. There is never a time that she can be found without a book in her hand, and she adores stories that take her to new places, and then take her by surprise.
Growing up all over the country has inspired wanderlust and she loves travel, which works out well because she lectures internationally on a variety of health care topics. She has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and maintains a full-time practice in California.
Interview:
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.
In the words of Melissa Marr: Personal Demons has “hot demons, hot angels, nasty demons, and very steamy romance.”
What is the last book you read?
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan. Pure genius.
What is the last movie you saw?
By the time this posts, it will be Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I know this because I’m going over to the theater right now to get in line. ;p
If you could trade your life for that of a fictional character, who would that character be?
Fred Weasley. I’d say George, but I’m pretty sure he’s the one who dies. Fred and George have the world at their fingertips, and they know how to take advantage of that.
If you could go back in time and meet one author, who would it be and why?
Edgar Allen Poe. I’d love to get inside that mind.
If you could travel in a Time Machine would you go back to the past or into the future?
Well…I wouldn’t want to go too far into the past, because I’m spoiled rotten by flush toilets, and I know what happens in the not so distant past, so, I think the future. Maybe to meet my great, great, great, great grandchildren or something.
Which fictional character would you most like to meet?
Heathcliff. He is so deliciously warped.
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Nothing.
How many books do you read a week/month?
That depends on if I’m writing. When I write, I’m obsessed. I’ll finish a book in six to eight weeks and read nothing in that interim. When I’m finished with a book, I try to read as much as I can. Usually a couple of books a month.
What's your favorite music genre? Favorite artist? Song?
There’s no way I could ever pick a favorite song. My musical taste is pretty eclectic. I can generally count on liking anything by The Frey, Linkin Park, Breaking Benjamin, Pink Floyd and Three Days Grace, as well as most Saving Abel, Nickleback, Incubus, Skillet, My Chemical Romance and Pillar. But I also love Vivaldi and Mozart.
Who is your favorite author?
You can’t possibly expect me to choose just one! You’re getting the short list: J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, the Bronte sisters, Melissa Marr, Kristin Cashore, John Green, Suzanne Collins.
What is your dream cast for your book?
I had to choose actors this summer for the film agent at my literary agency. I went with Logan Lerman for Luc, Lucas Till for Gabe and Chloe Mortez for Frannie.
Do you prefer to write on the computer or with paper?
What’s paper?
5 Comments on #BIR2010 - Book Giveaway: Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers + Interview, last added: 12/14/2010
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thanks for the giveaway
all these interviews are great. Thanks for going to all the trouble.
Great interview! Thanks for the giveaway :D
Great interview. The book sounds really, really good :) Thank you!
thanks for the giveaway :]