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 story telling. 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 and proficiency of the written word. Read more…
Author
My first book, “The Ultimate Life Organizer: An Interactive Guide to a Simpler, Less Stressful & More Organized Life” was published by Peter Pauper Press in 2011. 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…
Speaker
They call me a “Pint-sized Powerhouse!” I have the stage presence of a performer, the brains of a lawyer, and the heart of a teacher of the deaf ~ all wrapped up into one to deliver a productive, purposeful and passionate presentation! Read more…
Recent Blog Posts
Seeking Craft at the Women’s Fiction Writers Association Retreat & Finding My Writing Tribe
Finding my Tribe On September 20th, I made my way from Northern California to Albuquerque, New Mexico to attend my first Women’s Fiction Writers Association (WFWA) Retreat. I was eager to learn more craft and [...]
The Contagious Nature of Gratitude: Changing My (and Others’) Mindset About Something I Dislike
Many of us have heard that when you express gratitude, it helps you overcome negativity, fear, and puts you in a positive mindset. Indeed, there are many studies that prove that if you keep a [...]
The Diary of Anne Frank: The Book That Influenced My Reading, Writing, and Life as a Young Girl
The books we first pick up and read can have a profound effect on us -- as readers, writers, and people. For me that book is The Diary of Anne Frank. I always loved to [...]
A Look Back: My Favorite Books of 2016
2016 was a banner year of reading in my world! I read many debut novels, discovered writers that were new to me, and revisited writers from my past that I knew I loved. I wound [...]
My Experience with Journal Writing
Years ago, I was giving a presentation to a group of professional women on organizing and time management for the busy entrepreneur. In passing, I mentioned that I am an avid journal writer, and that [...]
Pedaling Love: Life Viewed from the Vantage Point of 2 Wheels
In the summer of 2012, I relocated from New York to Northern California, specifically, to the college town of Davis. There are many things that make Davis a fabulous place to live: fantastic weather, an [...]