Q&A Indie Authors Uncovered - Meet the person behind the pages - Luisa Perez, Messy Romance Author
Where were you born?
Italy.
Where do you live?
Ireland.
Do you have fur babies?
I have two dogs: Voldy a Jack Russell, and Trixie a Border Collie.
Do you use a pen name?
Yes, Luisa Perez. I'm the Director of a Nursing Home and I want to keep my author side private from work.
What kind of writer are you?
- Contemporary Tech Writer : phone/tablet/voice over
- Modern Day : Laptop or PC Writer
Name one book you loved as a kid - one you loved as a new adult - and one you love now.
- As a Kid : The Animorphs
- As a teen : Outlander
- Now :Psycho Shifters
Is there an author you look up to? Or had an influence on your craft?
Yes. So many!
- Jasmine Mas, she writes badass fmcs (Female Main Characters)
- CM Stunich for her amazing stories
How would you describe your craft in one sentence?
Messy.
At The Dreamer's Bookshop, we embrace diversity and advocate for invisible illnesses. How do you feel about those topics? Do you include messages in your writing?
I'm a nurse, so I'm already an advocate for invisible illnesses.
Do you have red lines when it comes to writing/reading?
Not really. I'm a SA (Sexual Abuse) survivor, so I read very dark romances, and it helped to get me through my trauma.
Was there a review that touched you more than others?
Yes!
"You single-handedly revamped the dark romance genre!"
If someone asked you why you write, what would you answer in one sentence?
Because my characters live in my head, and they wouldn't let me do otherwise.
Which book are you most proud of and why?
My new book, Her Quiet Hunt. It's a dark romance, so different from The Loss and The Grief, but I think it could be my masterpiece.
The fmc (Female Main Character) Caroline, is unhinged and so cool. She is everything I could be if it wasn't for the society norms.
What would you tell an aspiring writer?
Keep writing. You'll get there one day
What's a wish you have for yourself as an author?
To have people talking about my books and to be someone's favorite author.
What's a wish you have for yourself as a person?
To keep following my dreams.
Do you have a message for your audience?
Reach out to me. I love chatting with readers and making new friends.
