Ten Questions with… Lisa Eugene
It’s November, and I’m back with more author and character interviews! My first visitor of the month is Lisa Eugene, author of erotic suspense romances such as Strictly Business, Steal My Heart and the newest, Surrender My Love!
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Author Bio: Lisa Eugene lives on Long Island, NY with her husband and three rambunctious kids. She’s been a nurse for over twenty years and is still practicing. Between juggling a full time job and being a soccer mom, she enjoys a good romance.
You can find her books at Amazon, as well as All Romance and iBooks!
About the Writer
1. What five words describe you?
Hmmm….loving, friendly, anal…lol, generous, crazy!
2. What was the first story you ever wrote? I mean the really bad one we all have that you’re trying to hide in the back of closet now that you’re published?
First story was in grade school. It was about a little girl who was curious about where babies came from and went to the zoo to ask the stork. She finds out the truth and then asks the stork to tell her parents, because what they told her had been incorrect. Gosh! I haven’t thought about that in years!
3. What inspires you?
I believe in true love and passion. I want everyone else to believe in it too.
4. What distracts you?
A really hot man walking down the street…no, seriously. But also, I like to enjoy the little things in life. So, I might be driving to work and see a field of beautiful flowers, and I’d have to stop (which I have absolutely no time for) and take a picture.
5. What’s your favorite story? This can be specific, as in a particular book or even story-driven movie, or general, like “I’m a sucker for a hero looking for redemption story.”
Oh this is a no-brainer. I LOVE Les Miserables. Yes, I’m a die-hard, crazy fan! Seen the Broadway Musical 27 times! It’s the only thing I listen to in my car (my children know they have to listen, or walk).
I know every word of every song in the musical, and when I watch it, I secretly hope that a cast member will pass out so I can go on stage and sing with Javert (I think every hero I’ve written is him) (did I also mention that I can’t carry a tune to save my life..lol).
I love the dichotomy of good versus evil, and the dark passion of this musical. I’ve read the book several times.
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About the Writing
1. Tell us about your currently available titles.
My books are all erotic, medical suspense novels. I don’t really consider my books a series, but there is a general theme woven between them. Some of the characters appear in all the novels. There is always a gorgeous hero, of course, and an intelligent, independent heroine. I like the combination of mystery with erotica. The mystery is what usually drives the story and brings the couple together. They work together to unravel the mystery, come to depend on each other for their very survival, and must develop trust and respect along with the intense sexual connection that evolves.
2. What’s your favorite part about writing these stories?
I like developing the relationship between the hero and heroine.
3. What would your characters say about you? Be honest!
Hmm…that I love giving them conflicts they must overcome, that I enjoy putting barriers in their path to love.
4. Who would play your favorite character if they made a movie of their story?
This is a tough one! Don’t really have a favorite character. So far I have three heros. They are each distinct, but similar in appearance. I think I’m in love with them all…I mean love them all(grins). They are each my fantasy man…lol Maybe Matt Damon if I had to pick someone to play one of them.
5. Do you have any projects currently in the works you want to talk about?
My third book, Surrender My Love will be out soon. I’m very excited. It’s an erotic medical romance novel that brings together two very different people. They are people who never let their true selves be seen by the world, but can’t hide their flaws from each other. They learn to depend on each other, and come to realize what’s important in life. There’s also an exciting mystery that must be solved.
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Thanks for joining us today, Lisa, and good luck with your stories!
