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The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lisa Clark (view source)
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Bookbag loved [[Livin' La Vida Lola by Lisa Clark|Lola Love's first foray into fiction]] and couldn't resist the opportunity to ask its author, [[:Category:Lisa Clark|Lisa Clark]], some questions about her life, her work, and the character of Lola.
*'''BB: Lola's a great role model: she's unique, funky and has her head screwed on perhaps more than she realises. Who did you look up to when you were Lola's age?'''
LC: Like Lola, I had a huge list of inspir-o girls who rocked my world when I was teen girl, but I had a total obsession with [[Anne Frank]]. I'd read the book at least once a month, she's the reason I still keep a diary and her total fearless attitude has always been a total inspiration.
*'''BB: Lola's website at [http://www.lolasland.com www.lolasland.com] is a great continuation of the books, and obviously this is an online interview. How important is the internet to authors nowadays?'''
LC: I'd hate to think that the web would ever replace books - books are awesome - but a great website can be the perfect online accompaniment to a book. It's important for Lola to hang where her readers hang out and [http://www.lolasland.com Lolasland.com] is the perfect way for Lola readers to get their daily fix of all things feisty, fun, fearless and fabulous between books - the site is interactive and really encourages the Pink Ladies to take ownership of it by asking Lola questions and advice about life, love and... well, just about everything!
*'''BB: When Lola eventually gets round to reading the book of [[''Breakfast At Tiffany's]]'', what will she think of it? What did you think of it?'''
LC: She's obviously seen the movie, and right now she's more into Audrey's chic stylin' than the storyline, but I think once she discovers it's actually a book written by the super-talent that is Truman Capote, she'll be transfixed, just like me. I'm a Capote super-fan!
*'''BB: What are you reading at the moment?'''
LC: I went to Paris for new year and fell completely in love - j'adore Paris! So, because I didn't want my Parisan adventure to end, I've been reading lots of Paris-related chick lit - latest one is [[''Weekend in Paris '' by Robyn Sisman]] - it's so descriptive it feels like I'm really there!
*'''BB: Which book has most influenced you and do you still have a copy?'''
LC: Well, I have to say, that as a teen girl it wasn't really a book, that influenced me, it was a magazine called Just Seventeen. Everything I ever learned, I learned from that magazine. It was like the Mizz of it's day - so cool. It also made me want to write - I was so excited when, as a 21 year old I got to do work experience there, total life highlight! But an influential book would definitely be [[''Forever '' by Judy Blume]] - I remember reading it in year 6 at school, and my friends and I would read the 'naughty' bits out to each other at break time. I re-read it not so long ago and loved how it seemed just as fresh and relevent now as it did then.
*'''BB: What's next for Lisa Clark?'''