Blog
Ciao!
Thanks for visiting my blog, a place where I share my love of reading, writing, literature, creativity, adventure, and life. Oh and of course, updates on my author journey! My hope is that it will inspire you to read more, focus on your own creative endeavors, motivate you to pursue your dreams, and help you live life to the fullest. I love engaging with readers, so go ahead and leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.
I look forward to sharing my creative journey and hearing about yours.
Cheers!
Lisa

Bookish author event at the Davis Public Library on Monday, June 23!
I’m so excited that the Davis Public Library will be hosting me on Monday, June 23 at 6 PM for an author chat of my debut novel, EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. My discussion partner will be my writer friend, Cerrissa Kim. Come join us! [...]
Come visit me and other authors at our table at Davis & Sacramento Pride Festivals in June
Raise that flag—Let Pride Month begin! I’ll be participating as an author at the table for Queer Sacramento Authors Collective (QSAC) at Davis Pride Festival on June 7, and the Sacramento Pride Festival on June 14 and 15. QSAC includes LGBTQ+ authors and/or authors whose [...]
Review of Everything We Thought Was True in Outliers Writing University Monthly Ezine
A fabulous writer colleague, K.L. Romo, read my novel and loved it so much that she wrote this beautiful review of it for Outliers Writing University Monthly Ezine. What a lovely surprise to read this! I'm so grateful that the Antinori family’s journey resonated with [...]
Come See Me at the Sacramento Book Festival on May 31st
I’m excited to be one of 140 local authors and bookstores exhibiting at the Sacramento Book Festival on Saturday, May 31st. Come by my table on the north patio and say hello! You can purchase a signed copy of my novel, Everything We Thought Was [...]
The Audiobook Version of My Debut Novel Released!
I’m so excited that the audiobook version of my novel, Everything We Thought Was True, released today by Tantor Media, narrated by the talented voice actress, Analee Scott. A friend sent me a screenshot of her Audible pre-order when it dropped this morning. Can’t [...]
A Magical Monday: Writers Workshop at Charming Bedford Books
What a treat to present a writers workshop at Bedford Books last week! I absolutely love this beautiful new independent bookstore in the charming village of Bedford, New York. Had a wonderful time presenting “Write What You Know: Memoirs, Novels, and Personal Essays” for a [...]