Interview With Author Lisa Opel
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have recently published my first book and have built a female empowerment platform. This has come from a place of sheer desperation after losing my libido and my mission is to break all taboos surrounding intimacy and pleasure and help women reignite their desire.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called GIVE IT TO ME! and it is a collection of short, naughty stories. I worked in a fetish shop for six years. These stories were born out of my sassy mindspace mixed with an absolute lack of lust!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love putting one song on repeat and then doing writing sprints!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am an absolute chick literature fan (Jill Mansell, Jane Green etc.). Some might poo-poo at this (mind you, I have read all the classics and greats) but it is the one genre that allows my mind to escape from daily routine and lists.
What are you working on now?
My second book is in the making and will head either down the fantasy route (I’m a geek at heart) or each story will be set in a city of Europe.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My favourite way to promote my book is in fact one-to-one personal, qualitative conversation. Whilst I will be using paid advertising, I enjoy the feedback I get from people individually.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up! Believe in your book, your passion! And do your homework wherever you publish and however you publish!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
What are you reading now?
Jane Green – Falling
(told you I like chick lit!)
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m building a community. Mothers and sexuality are still such a taboo topic and so I plan on doing readings and talks to encourage more women to feel free to explore their desires.
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?
A book of poetry, my own book (too arrogant?!), Mitch Albom (any), Matt Haig (any) and a chick lit.
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