Comments on: In Profile: NY Times Bestselling Novelist Lisa McMann

By: Joseph John

Joseph John — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:32:19 +0000

Wow.

You really opened my eyes to the importance of social networking websites. I’ve always thought they were nothing more than a time sink and a waste of time, but Lisa McMann has proven me wrong.

Thank you for a very informative interview. Because of you, I’ve started my own profile on Facebook to test the waters. Hopefully I have some success as well!

By: julia

julia — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:18:23 +0000

wow! lisa mcmann is a total inspiration! i may just write a novel as good as hers now! wake was one of the best novels i read in my life! i really cant wait til fade comes out!

By: Lisa McMann

Lisa McMann — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:34:45 +0000

RJ —

I have dreams for that first book…one day. But it’s very different from WAKE — a different genre. My agent, the amazing Michael Bourret at Dystel & Goderich, read it and sees potential.

But right now, I feel strongly that I want to get well-established in one genre first before I wander. If I wander too soon, readers will scratch their heads and wonder, what’s this author about, really?

At least that’s how I see it. Others definitely disagree.

Thanks for reading, folks! And hey, there’s Rhonda from Fictionistas.com — nice to see you!

By: Jessie

Jessie — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:49:20 +0000

Awesome advice for authors! Congrats!

By: Rhonda Stapleton

Rhonda Stapleton — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:54:02 +0000

What a great interview! I think Lisa is a wonderful person and writer, and all the hard work she’s done has paid off in spades. Kudos to her!!!

By: RJ Keller

RJ Keller — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 19:50:53 +0000

Great advice. Having a web presence is essential nowadays.

“…the first one rejected 68 times, the second never quite good enough to query…”

What about your first book? Any plans for that now that you’ve made a name?

By: Lisa McMann

Lisa McMann — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:01:56 +0000

Thanks for all the great comments!

xo
Lisa

By: deb ice

deb ice — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:01:00 +0000

Great interview. Thanks!

By: Liviania

Liviania — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:09:58 +0000

I think an internet presence also helps authors because it allows fans to see what kind of person the author is. It really can color how a person sees a novel.

By: droogs

droogs — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:26:23 +0000

thanks for being so honest about your fear of public speaking, lisa. even though i’m not an author/writer, i have the same fear and am continually challenged by it. thanks for the inspiration! i’m glad your book is doing so well!! :]