Writer. Reader. Story Teller.
Speaker. Lover of Creativity.

Lisa writes book club fiction featuring complex characters breaking barriers and fighting to truly be themselves despite obstacles in their way — including the time they live in and societal stigmas.
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. I write book club fiction featuring complex characters breaking barriers and fighting to truly be themselves despite obstacles in their way—including the time they live in and societal stigmas.
Grab a cup of coffee or tea (or even better, a glass of prosecco!) and poke around. Stay in the loop by subscribing to the Prosecco & Prose Newsletter.
Check out my debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True. Read some blog posts. Enjoy some reading recommendations. Share your favorite books while I share mine.
If you’re a writer and could use a Branding, Business, Productivity & Mindset Coach, check out my Writer Coaching page. I’ve got you covered!
Pass the site onto others. Interact, comment, and stay awhile. I’m so happy that you’re here with me on this creative journey.
Cheers,
Lisa

“We write to taste life twice — in the moment and in retrospection.” ~ Anais Nin
About
With a foot on each coast, Lisa is part no-nonsense Italian American New Yorker and part sunny Californian – with a life-long love affair of the written word. She has a unique background as a performer, teacher of deaf students, lawyer, coach, speaker, and author. Read more…
Books
Lisa is the author of the debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True, by Red Adept Publishing. She writes book club fiction featuring complex characters breaking barriers and fighting to truly be themselves despite obstacles in their way, including the time they live in and societal stigmas. Read more…
Book Clubs
Lisa loves connecting with book club readers in person in Northern California and virtually across the globe. Visit the Book Clubs page for a Book Club Kit, discussion questions, and other behind the scenes goodies! For book club inquiries, please contact Lisa. Read more...
News & Events
Lisa has many events coming up! See what she has on the calendar, watch and listen to past events, and read articles and personal essays by her or about her. Take a look…
Speaking
Lisa has years of experience as a professional speaker, webinar host, and podcast guest. Read more…
Writer Coaching
Lisa serves as a writing confidante, business strategist, branding expert, and cheerleader all rolled into one. 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 author journey, book recommendations, musings on the writing life and community, and introduce you to great authors.
So let’s keep the conversation going! Subscribe and step into my enoteca (that’s “wine bar” in Italian… sounds so much nicer, right?).
Your first virtual glass of bubbly is on me.
Ciao ~ Lisa
Recent Blog Posts
My Debut Novel Won Its First Award!
My book baby won its first award! So thrilled to get the fantastic news that my debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True, won first place in the 2024 International Firebird Book Awards in the [...]
Holding my Paperback for the First Time – What a Feeling!
Something magical happened at the very beginning of the new year - I received the ARCs (advance reader copies) of the paperback of my novel. What a thrill! It was an amazing feeling to hold [...]
A Blurb from an Author Who Is One of My “Believing Eyes”
I’m thrilled to share an author blurb I received for my debut novel, Everything We Thought Was True, from the fabulous author, person, and friend Barbara Conrey. Her belief in me and this story means so [...]
Advance Reader Copies of my Novel Went Out to “Street Team” Book Reviewers
What fun to finally be at the stage when I can send ARCs out to official book reviewers! Hope they enjoy spending time with the Antinori family and their Italian style drama! And I love [...]
My Year in Books: 2024 Was a Terrific Year of Reading
2024 has been a terrific year for reading! I read 41 great books. I usually read at least 52 books per year. This year, however, I had to make room for getting my own novel [...]
Spotting the Flyer in the Window for my Book Launch Event at The Avid Reader
What a moment!! I went to my local independent bookstore in Davis twice this weekend to pick up holiday gifts for friends, and look what I saw in the window- the flyer for my book [...]