Luisa Geisler has been described as a powerful presence both on the stage and offstage, with a hypnotic gaze that leaves audiences in stitches. She has managed to combine her formidable vocal talent with a gift for literature, which has resulted in some thirty novels, including the best-selling A CHANGED MAN. Her prose is captivating and always readable, and often considered necessary reading for high school students who are preparing to enter the adult world. While most successful novelists will garner critical acclaim, few can match the standard of work achieved by Geisler, who in addition to penning acclaimed novels, is also well known for her writing about high profile affairs and public figures. Her own life is full of mystery and intrigue, and she delves into topics as varied as identity theft, the pressures of raising a child, marriage and divorce, and the ethics of parenting.
Luisa Geisler was born and raised in Brazil, where her family is originally from Lima, Peru. Her writing was inspired by her upbringing, and even her early years living and working in Los Angeles, as both a child and young adult, have left an indelible impression on her. As she has grown, however, her views on nationality and class have softened, and now she prefers to write about characters who come from all walks of life, and who possess common sentiments. This viewpoint is expressed in her novels, and in the process these books take you into another dimension that is not immediately apparent upon first glance.
Following her split from her boyfriend, Brazilian-born writer, David Barboa, Luisa Geisler decided to travel to Brazil, in order to pursue her lifelong dream of writing. While there, she mingled with the Brazilian artists, the writers, the musicians, and the many other nationalities that make up Brazil. While there, she discovered her true calling and began a correspondence with David Barboa, whom she describes as her “soul mate”. David would go on to marry his wife in Peru, and after a whirlwind of a relationship, Luisa returned to her native Brazil, to spend the next ten years living and writing in Los Angeles.