Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To date, I am the author of 17 novels and short stories that are currently available for purchase. Over the course of my life, I have written more than 30 novels and some 50 short stories.
I am 53 years-old, the mother of two adult daughters, grandmother to one, and wife to my husband, Roy, for the last 34 years. I live and write in my hometown of New London, CT.
I began my writing career in the 4th grade when the class was given its first-ever Creative Writing assignment. I put pencil to paper and was instantly transported to a place I knew that I would never want to leave. I have been publishing my works since 7th grade.
In my spare time I enjoy gardening and photography as well as cooking and baking. I also enjoy helping other authors bring their works to the world stage.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last published book of mine is “Prodigal Son” the last installment in the Sister Christian series. As to inspiration, it doesn’t come from me, it comes from The Muse. When he taps me on the shoulder, no matter what he’s got in mind for a story, it’s time to get to work.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to have my ritual items around me; coffee, incense, candles, and classic rock on the old iTunes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, VC Andrews, Mary Higgins Clark, Shana Carroll, Harold Robins, and Jacqueline Susann were my big influences. My writing style is a big mash-up of all of them.
What are you working on now?
My upcoming book is entitled “South of Eden”. It’s a love story between Lucifer and Eve….yes, from the Bible but it’s my take on it. In the book Eden is dying and it’s up to Lucifer to take his ‘old job back’ in an attempt to save it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I took a two year break from promotion as it was taking up all of my time and the act of selling quickly made the act of writing no longer enjoyable. Now that I’m writing again it’s time to get my name and my books out there so people can find them. I wish I could say there was magick site out there for this but there isn’t, not even paid sites. I just keep trying, that’s all.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you love. Write what you know. Write for yourself. Write for the love of writing. Most of all, don’t give up on yourself. The goal shouldn’t be sales it should be personal fulfillment.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you love it keep doing it no matter who tries to tell you otherwise.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just getting all of my ducks in a row again, sprucing up my website, pulling all of my books out of Kindle Unlimited and getting back up on Nook, Kobo, Google, and the like. I’m trying to get active on social media, which I don’t really like. I love Facebook and my personal blog. While I have Twitter and a new Instagram account I’m not very good at them. So I’ll just keep on doing what I do until Lucifer and Eve are ready to be revealed to the world.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
“The Stand”-Stephen King. “Flowers in the Attic”-VC Andrews. “Where Are the Children”-Mary Higgins Clark
Author Websites and Profiles
Lisa Beth Darling Website
Lisa Beth Darling Amazon Profile
Lisa Beth Darling’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile
Twitter Account