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
You can go home again!! Loved my Author event at the Harrison public library
You can go back home! Loved my author event at the Harrison Public Library, my hometown, on Saturday, May 3. Such a thrill to be back at the library where “Little Lisa” used to borrow [...]
I Love LA! Everything We Thought Was True receives Honorable Mention for the 2025 Los Angeles Book Festival
I just got word that my novel, Everything We Thought Was True, received Honorable Mention in the General Fiction category for the 2025 Los Angeles Book Festival. I'm thrilled to receive this recognition! My novel is dual [...]
Join Me at Bedford Books on May 5 for Write What You Know!
Calling all NY metro area writers, or those of you who’ve always been interested in knowing how the writing sauce is made, or have an interest in getting your family story or personal experiences down [...]
A Full Circle Moment: An Author Event at the Harrison Public Library – My Hometown!
Many of you may know that I am a native New Yorker! I now live in beautiful Northern California, but I go back to NY every year to see friends and family, and for speaking [...]
Thrilled to be a Presenter at the 2025 Writing Workshop of San Francisco
If you had told me years ago that I would be presenting a session at one of the Writing Workshops held around the United States by Chuck Sambuchino, I wouldn’t have believed you! Yet, here [...]
Instagram Live with Author & Podcast Host, Dara Levan
One thing I love about being a writer is connecting with other writers! The writing community is truly one of the most supportive I’ve ever witnessed and been a part of. I met author and [...]