Welcome

Welcome to my website. I've been writing for most of my life, but I only used to share the fruits of my labor with my mother--someone who loved me so much that even if what I wrote was awful, to my thrilling amazement, she'd tell me that she loved it, and that she was proud of me. By the time I caught on to what she was doing--encouraging me until I believed what she believed: that I was good--it was too late, I was already a writer.

My mother passed away a few years ago, and now I get my encouragement from you, the fans. And I get the same feelings I got when my mom encouraged me. So thanks for the thrilling amazement, and welcome!

Lisa Writes

I've been offered a contract for a book called "Simply Wicked." The book is about an American actress and a British lord. I've been working on it (and then putting it off) for a while now. At any rate, I've got a deal for it, and it's due out in May of '08. Also, Zane has chosen to use a short piece I've written (very short---3,000 words only) in an anthology she's putting together called "Asian Spice." My piece is called "Double Ten." I don't know when the anthology will be out, but I'm really excited about it, particularly since I'll be in such stellar company!

No word yet on K.K.'s story--"All or Nothing at All"--being published, but I'm working on it, and will let you know as soon as I get a deal for it.

I was also asked to contribute to an anthology for children. I'm really, really excited about it, as when I first started writing, along with the usual short stories and poetry, I also wrote stories for children. The anthology I'm contributing to is extremely clever and silly, and your kids will love it! Trust me, it's totally "clean" and age appropriate!

NEWS

Romance Slam Jam '08!

Romance Slam Jam 2008 (April 30th-May 4th) will be landing in my kind of town--Chicago! Come join Anne Clay, Dyanne Davis, Barbara Keaton, Deatri King-Bey and I as we host this 13th annual five-day literary extravaganza where you can meet some of your favorite authors, and see the fabulous Windy City at the same time! Come on; let us show you our city!

Go to www.romanceslamjamconference.com to find out more and to register! See you in April!