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Email:lisamarietowles@gmail.com

Frequently Asked Questions

For Readers

  • I write fast-paced, layered thrillers where espionage meets cutting-edge science, with deep character mythology and emotional impact.

  • Readers often compare my books to the page-turning suspense of Harlan Coben, the cutting-edge science of Blake Crouch, the twists of Riley Sager, and the psychological depth of Tana French.

  • I’d recommend starting with Specimen if you enjoy standalone thrillers. It’s a high-octane tech thriller set across San Francisco, where cutting-edge technology, gaming culture, and nonstop suspense collide. If you’d rather dive into a series, start with Hot House, the first book in my E&A Investigations trilogy and an Amazon #1 Kindle Bestseller.

  • My books have won more than forty literary awards, including honors from the Readers’ Favorite Book Awards, Reader’s Choice Awards, PenCraft Book Awards, the American Fiction Awards, The BookFest Awards, among others.

  • The Weight of Cold Things is a psychological thriller set between Wyoming and Alaska, where a decades-old mystery collides with the modern Arctic oil industry. If you enjoyed Badlands by C. J. Box for its rugged Western setting and oil-industry backdrop—or you're a fan of Yellowstone and The X-Files—you’ll feel right at home in Deputy Gree Gooding’s story.

  • Follow me on Amazon via amazon.com/author/lisatowles, subscribe to my author newsletter at newsletter.lisatowles.com, or check my author website: lisatowles.com. To follow me on social media, use linktr.ee/authortowles.

For Booksellers

  • My publishing path has included traditional publishers, literary agents, academic publishing, and most recently hybrid publishing.

  • My books are available globally on Amazon, and distributed to bookstores and libraries through Ingram. They are also available across major online retailers through Draft2Digital distribution, including Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and other ebook platforms.

  • Yes.

For Organizers & Media

  • Yes. Beyond fiction and the writing process, I speak on author branding, book marketing, audience insights, publishing strategy, and platform building—drawing on 18 years of Fortune 500 marketing experience and my work as the founder of Story Impact Consulting.

  • I've presented workshops, keynote talks, and panel discussions for Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, Horror Writers Association, the California Writers Club, at Bouchercon, and for libraries and community organizations throughout California.

  • Interactive and conversational, whether I'm discussing a new release or teaching a marketing and branding workshop. I poll the audience, ask about their experience, and invite questions throughout rather than saving them for the end. Attendees consistently tell me it keeps the room engaged from start to finish.

  • Contact me directly at lisamarietowles@gmail.com with your event details, preferred dates, and timeline. That's the fastest way to start the conversation.

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