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. Schedule a Book Club Author Visit or download the Book Club Kit. 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, visit Adventures by the Book and request a visit with 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
Guess Who’s Having a GOODREADS GIVEAWAY for Their Novel?
Me!! Enter to win one of 10 signed paperbacks of EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. Spread the word and tell your bookish friends. Giveaway ends October 10th (open to US only). Good luck! What’s the [...]
Join me at the Harrison Public Library for the 8th Annual Meet the Authors Event on October 18
I’m so excited to be heading back to my hometown library in Harrison, NY on Saturday, October 18, for Meet the Authors Day. And I’ll be in great company! While the event runs all afternoon, [...]
Awesome Gang Interview with Lisa: Where Awesome Book Readers Meet Awesome Writers
I'm thrilled to share this great interview that appears on the Awesome Gang website, which uses the tag line “Where awesome book readers meet awesome writers.” I loved the questions they asked and hope you enjoy getting [...]
Join Me on a Zoom Presentation with the Recycle Book Club hosted by Prolific Writers on Wednesday, September 17th
I am delighted to be meeting via Zoom with the Recycle Book Club hosted by Prolific Writers on Wednesday, September 17 at 4 PM Pacific/7 PM Eastern. Looking forward to discussing my debut novel, Everything We [...]
Feels Like Kismet: Enjoying a Full-Circle Moment
I love when something lines up so perfectly that it feels like magic! Please share something unique or quirky about you/your background! I enjoy learning interesting tidbits about people! Bonus if it’s aligned in some [...]
Author Visit with Local Book Club in Vacaville, CA
I had such a great time meeting with this Book Club last week in person in Vacaville, CA to discuss my novel, EVERYTHING WE THOUGHT WAS TRUE. There was great conversation, delicious food, lots of [...]