Talkshow Thursday: Meet Lisa Flickinger
I'd like to welcome Lisa Flickinger today who has recently published her first novel!
Linda: Your bio
indicates that you journey to writing began as a young girl. When did you know
you want to pursue publication?
Lisa: Publication has
always been a dream of mine, not so I will become famous or make a lot of money
(probably a good thing as it won’t be happening anytime soon) but because I’ve
always wanted to share my stories with others.
LM: Congratulations
on publishing your first novel. Where did you come up with the idea for the
story?
Lisa: My dad used to
take us gold panning for hours along the rivers near our home. At the time we
found it boring; but as I aged it sparked a fascination with gold rush history
and led to the topic of my novel All That Glitters.
LM: The age old
question for writers-are you a “pantster” or a plotter?
Lisa: I am most
definitely a pantser. Characters come to my mind and play out scenes all the
time. I usually have a vague idea of where I want a story to go but often new
characters or plot twists will appear out of nowhere.
LM: Are any of
your characters based on real people?
Lisa: Near the end of
the novel, my main character, Vivian, and her friend, Alistair, visit a
hospital to see if her sister Ginny might be a patient. They meet a Catholic
Priest who runs the hospital and was famous in actual Dawson City history for
his dedication and service.
LM: What is your
next project?
Lisa: My next project
is another historical romance about a spunky young woman who sets out across
country to deliver a team of mules to Death Valley, California during the Borax
rush.
LM: Sounds very interesting! What are your
passions outside of writing?
Lisa: I love antiques
and decorating. My favourite shows are reno shows and when inspired I do some
of that too. My newest passion is training as a Pregnancy Care Centre client
advocate.
LM: What else do
you want folks to know about you?
Lisa: I love the Lord Jesus Christ dearly, and my deepest wish is
to discover what He wants me to do and to be faithful in the doing.
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