Meet Lisa T. Bergren

When I began really reading Christian Fiction, Lisa T. Bergren was one of the first authors I read and fell in love with the writing! What a gift it is to be able to interview her and share a bit about her with you, dear readers! May you come to enjoy her books as much as I do. Without further ado, Lisa:

Joi: Tell us a bit about yourself.
Lisa: I’m a wife, mother of three, writer, traveler, friend. More info: LisaTBergren.com

Joi: Why did you start writing? How did you start writing?

Lisa: I’ve always loved to write—I wrote for my high school and college newspapers and took English Lit in college. After college, I decided to try my hand at a novel…and miraculously, it was published. Ever since then, the doors have just opened for me, and I’m so grateful.
Joi: As am I! I love your books!

 

Joi: How did you select your genre?
Lisa: What genre? J So far I’ve written romance, historical women’s fiction, contemporary fiction, supernatural suspense, dystopian, time travel…I like to write whatever inspires me at the time. Something I definitely would NOT recommend to other authors—it’s hard to build an audience that way.

Joi: What is your writing day like?
Lisa: When I write (and I don’t write every day), I usually walk, shower, write for a couple of hours, eat lunch, then write for a couple more hours. The next day, I reread what I wrote, edit and then move on.

Joi: How do you organize your writing? (outlines/note cards/post-its)
Lisa: General outline only. I’m a pantser—I write by the seat of my pants—because I like to see where the story and characters take me.

 Joi: What's the most surprising thing a character has “told you”?

Lisa: Daria in THE BEGOTTEN taught me that love is what everyone hungers for most.

 Joi: Do you have a list of characters that you're saving for future use? What kind of information do you keep on these characters

Lisa: Not really!

 Joi: What does your work space/office look like?

Lisa: It’s a mess! Piles of papers and books everywhere. I usually write on my bed or a chair by the fireplace.
Joi: That's funny! Sounds comfortable, though.

 

Joi: What is your go-to snack when writing?
Lisa: Soft red licorice.

Joi: If you could only recommend one NOVEL, what would it be? Why?
Lisa: You ask the impossible. J
Joi: So true!

 

Joi: If you could only recommend one CRAFT book (writing, no crocheting), what would it be? Why?
Lisa: Not a book, but back issues of WRITER’S DIGEST at your local library. Tons of relevant, timely information.

Joi: What else would you like to share with the readers?

Lisa: Sign up for my e-newsletter at LisaTawnBergren.com if you want to know when I have a new release! Next up for me is a return to time travel—River of Time California, THREE WISHES, due out April 8!

Thanks for joining us, Lisa!

Lisa has graciously offered a lucky winner a copy of Three Wishes! Leave a comment with your email address below to be entered to win!