We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospection. ~ Anais Nin
Ciao!
Welcome to Lisa Montanaro Writes… The natural place to spark creativity, including writing, reading, and storytelling. This is my creative playground! So glad you are joining me.
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About
With a foot on each coast, I am part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian — with a life long love affair of the written word. Read more…
Books
I write fiction and nonfiction, and am delighted that my debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True, launches in Jan/Feb 2025 with Red Adept Publishing. My nonfiction publications include an author branding chapter in the anthology, Launch Pad: The Countdown to Marketing Your Book, and my book, The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life. Read more…
Writer Coaching
As a coach and consultant for writers, I will be your partner along your writer’s journey. Think of me as a writing confidante, business strategist, branding expert, and cheerleader all rolled into one. Read more…
Speaking
I have years of experience as a professional speaker, webinar host, and podcast guest… Read more…
Book Reviews
I love to read and share my thoughts on all types of genres. Take a peek at what I’ve been reading. Read more…
Freelance Writing
I offer freelance writing for publications and non-profit organizations. My most recent assignment was serving as the feature writer for The Bike Campaign, which promotes cycling as a means of transportation, exercise, and joy. Read more…
Prosecco & Prose Newsletter
I love all things Italian and my favorite drink is Prosecco! I also love all things book-related. Put them together and what do you get? Prosecco & Prose, that’s what.
I love connecting with readers, writers, and lovers of creativity in all of its forms. And if we can do that over a virtual glass of bubbly, even better. I like to share updates on my writing journey, book recommendations, musings on the writing life and community, and introduce you to great authors.
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Ciao ~ Lisa
Recent Blog Posts
My Debut Novel Will be Released on Audiobook!!
When I set out to write fiction in 2016, I had no idea the journey that would be waiting for me. It has been quite a ride over the last eight years. And as much [...]
Let’s Hear it for Phenomenal Editors!
So excited to have reached the line editing stage for my debut novel, EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE! There have been so many signs that this book is supposed to be “birthed” into the world. [...]
Title Reveal!
So excited to share the official new title for my debut novel... EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. Woot!! It's getting real. (FYI: The book cover graphic is merely a mock up I did for fun [...]
Star Jasmine: A Little Snippet from my Debut Novel
Everything is blooming here in NorCal! Our garden is bursting and I love seeing all the beauty. I also love the delicious scents of star jasmine, orange blossom, and roses. And fun fact… star jasmine [...]
WFWA NorCal Writers Gathering at My House
On Sunday, May 5th, I had the pleasure of hosting some lovely writers at my house on from the Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) NorCal group. There was great food, fantastic conversation, lots of sharing, [...]
Because You Gotta Have Friends… When One of Your Long Time Local Writer Pals Launches Her Memoir!
I connected with this group of fantastic local writers about 7 1/2 years ago in Davis, California. We’ve been toiling away at this writer journey on Monday nights at Starbucks, sometimes on weekends or weeknights [...]