Barbara

Barbara asked Lisa Jackson:

Hi Lisa. I love your books. You are one of my favorite authors!! This question may have been asked but what are you steps from thought of a book to the bookstore...how do you come up with names, scenes, etc...pen and paper or computer all the way?

Lisa Jackson Thank you. It takes a long time. A long time to think it over, then scratch out the ideas, then actually try to put those ideas on paper. The Internet is wonderful for character names, settings and lots of other research. The scenes run through my head like a movie, so I “see” what’s happening as I write. The plot usually hinges on an idea that I expand for days and weeks until it makes sense and has a beginning, middle and end. And these days I write everything on computer. That said, sometimes, when I’ve got a knot in the plot I can’t untangle, I curl up on the couch with a legal pad and a dog or two, then doodle for pages which sometimes untangles the knots. (Unfortunately sometimes it doesn’t work but I love to doodle.)

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Rhonda

Rhonda asked Lisa Jackson:

You mentioned you've been writing for 36 years. As your writing as evolved over the years do you have a book you would consider rewriting? I've known some authors to freshen up a book before it's reissued. Thank you!

Felisa

Felisa asked Lisa Jackson:

Hi Lisa! Firstly, I LOVE your novels and I LOVE that they are not the typical romance stories but are captivating and engaging! I have two questions if you don't mind as I am currently writing my first book. Im about 14,000 words in and its tough! :) 1. How do you deal with distractions when you are focused on writing? 2. What advice would you give on being published for a first timer? Thank you! Felisa

Lucii Dixon

Lucii Dixon asked Lisa Jackson:

Absolutely love your books and won a signed copy at an auction on Facebook about birds. I'm in loved with your work! How do you find the inspiration to write such awesome stories? Does anything inspire the intricate details of the stories you write?

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