Lisabeth Lange
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange
Author of The Luminescence Manual
Lylah Clyne devotes her life to finding her missing mother only to walk right into the lion’s den of the continuing plot and arranged events. Soon, she pieces together that her mother was just one of many taken and killed for the purpose of maintaining headlines and ratings in the business of media.
Following prophetical notes she found in a library, Lylah meets Sam Starr who is hiding the solution to her pursuit. Sam’s father, a marine biologist, has left his discoveries behind, including a rare oceanic artifact. In the wrong hands, however, its properties are as fearsome as they are auspicious. If Sam and Lylah expose the truth, they could prevent the demise of both nature and humanity and be reunited with their loved ones. In this meaningful adventure, intuition leads, even to death, as exposing the truth of why her mother was taken turns out to be more concerning than her disappearance.
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange
Author I draw inspiration from:
Paulo Coelho inspires me, I especially enjoy his book "The Alchemist." The contrast of simple, yet universal truths and questions give way to both reader and character aspirations and thoughts. I appreciate that the novel can create a sense of reflection through a character's journey.
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange | Author I Draw Inspiration From
Favorite place to read a book:
Just one place? The sunniest corner in my living room.
Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:
I'd like to be stuck in an elevator with Ian Fleming's James Bond. However, I know we would not be stuck for long. James would open the ceiling of the elevator and thrust me up on top of the elevator. After climbing a short distance in the elevator shaft, he would find a lose pipe to slide the next doors open. This floor is a secret floor, where a confidential gathering is taking place. There is someone or something James needs to deal with at this event. He adjusts his suit and checks his watch, while I apply red lipstick. We confidently walk in and James assesses the room quickly; identifying exits, certain attendees and the Champagne which is quickly in my hand. After he trades conversations in French and English, he is whisking me into a hallway and up the stairs until the rooftop where a helicopter is waiting.
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange | Book Character I’d Like to be Stuck in an Elevator With
The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:
I was loosely writing a movie script, when it became apparent it was more of a manuscript. It was this along with an enormous sense of relief that overcame me after I started. I felt relieved in a way I hadn't, and yet I also felt a natural high. This combination is unique to my writing experience and I still experience it.
Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:
I enjoy hardback for the esthetic/appearance and quality. There are certain ways that a hardback impresses and, practically speaking it provides longevity. My preference is to read paperback as it feels easy and softer in my hands. I love to have a physical book and paperback allows for easy transit as well. E-book is not my preference as I feel distracted from the device and like the experience is not private in some way. For audio books, I do enjoy them if they are specifically non-fiction and self-help.
The last book I read:
I recently re-read "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen. As one of my favorite books, I like the mystery, humor and nature/environmental connections that Hiaasen incorporates. Sometimes one needs to go against the "rules" of society for what one believes in.
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange | The Last Book I Read
Pen & paper or computer:
I always go pen and paper to begin. This is non-negotiable for me. There is a direct connection between the hand, heart and mind, and I believe this is part of the magic of writing. It also allows me range and freedom; if I want to scribble, cross out, or add for later reflection, pen on paper encourages this. Eventually the writing ends up on a computer, when I would label it typing not writing.
Book character I think I’d be best friends with:
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain
Huck is a character I haven't forgotten. Huck's personality traits are traits that I admire. He is brave, thoughtful and kind of a loner. He is also independent and the novel is adventurous, exciting, and incorporates the outdoors. Anything adventurous and outdoors pulls my heart strings. The dichotomy of his conscious versus society is a topic I ponder and I like to explore.
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange | Book Character I’d be Best Friends With
If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:
In another life I would be a marine biologist.
Favorite decade in fashion history:
My favorite fashion decade is the 70s because it was colorful, fun, sexy and full of expression. Speaking as a female, I find that this was a time for women to mix it up with jeans or skirts, sequins as well as tee-shirts. Mostly, I appreciate the emphasis on natural beauty.
Place I’d most like to travel:
I'd love to travel to Istanbul for the intense cultural mix and the crossroad location between Asia and Europe. When I think of Istanbul, I sense many spiritual and physical tales and stories. It feels mysterious but also like it wouldn't mind sharing its secrets. The Grand Bazaar and Hamman Turkish baths would be on my list of course. I imagine long nights and full days, where immersion would happen naturally and effortlessly.
My signature drink:
Water!
Favorite artist:
Salvador Dali is one of my favorite artists. While some pieces of work repel people, and even if I don't like something, I can appreciate the vastness and creativity. There is an otherworldly scope with some of his work, and yet some are so sensitive and intimate. I especially enjoy his pencil and simpler drawings. I have visited his museum in Figueres Spain. He was born and died in Figueres and this museum was created by him so one feels as if they are a part of his art and maybe walking though his mind.
Number one on my bucket list:
An exotic destination yoga retreat.
Anything else you'd like to add:
"The Luminescence Manual" is based on years of experience in the television industry in Los Angeles, and reflecting on what messages are being broadcast to the masses, it is a fictional expose of the incorporation of mass messages and personal intuition.
Find more from the author:
Facebook: Lisabeth Lange
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Instagram: @lisabethlangeauthor
Website: www.lisabethlange.com
About Lisabeth Lange:
Author Interview - Lisabeth Lange
After earning a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Marquette University and studying abroad in Mexico and Spain at the esteemed Complutense University, it wasn’t long before Lisabeth moved to Los Angeles to intern for travel journalist Peter Greenberg. It was here that her research, writing and detail orientation skills were polished. And yes, she met celebrities. The most memorable being Francis Ford Coppola and the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark.
After not getting a job with The Apprentice, Lisabeth began her casting career filming in Kauai, as the cast coordinator for the Discovery Kids television show Endurance. She continued as a Casting Associate for many prime-time television shows such as The Biggest Loser and Extreme Home Makeover, among others.
Upon returning to the Midwest, Lisabeth was a Producer for a multi-media production company, handling different types of projects including broadcast, video, motion graphics and business theatre. She then started working in editorial for a marketing firm. Here, she published four issues of a travel magazine as an editor and writer. She continues to preoccupy herself with words by proofreading, editing and developing content. The Luminescence Manual is her first novel.
