I’m a Vancouver based writer and author of five published books that blend personal experience with storytelling. I write for readers navigating change and looking toward life’s second chapter.
For over a decade, I wrote extensively about divorce, recovery, and rebuilding a life after loss. What began as survival became purpose — and eventually, books.
Today, my work spans fiction, memoir, essays, and poetry — all rooted in reinvention and the courage to begin again.
Through fiction, memoir, essays, and poetry, my work explores how people rebuild identity, rediscover creativity, and find hope after life’s turning points.
The Great Escape; A Girl’s Guide to Leaving a Marriage (self-help)
My first book is a self-help guide to divorce providing practical ‘how to’ tips along with personal experiences. Between the covers you’ll find tips on co-parenting, budgeting, how to hire a lawyer, social changes to expect and much more.
A Divorce Companion (self-help, essays)
It’s the perfect complement to the first book! It includes topics from narcissism to co-parenting, and general divorce recovery. This e-book is the friend you need and can take everywhere you go on your reading device.
The Wine Diaries: Musings on Divorce Paired With Wine (essays)
My most personal publication yet!
Blurb: “This book is sure to please those who love to read someone else’s diary. If you or someone you love is navigating divorce or any devastating life change, this collection is bound to comfort and satisfy. With each entry paired with a wine suggestion, one will remain quenched in heart, mind and palate.”
Listen to an excerpt here
Daughter of the Moon (fiction, novel)
Joele Frey had survived her abandonment, against all odds but after the loss of her beloved adopted mom, Joele makes a difficult decision to locate her birth mother. Consequently, she would learn about more than just her lineage. Daughter of the Moon is a coming-of-age story with a hint of magic, a dash of mystery, and a sprinkling of romance, set in a small town of Logan’s Landing.
This short story collection is all about love, loss and reinvention. Above all, the stories offer hope. Reading about the variety of characters and how they put their broken hearts back together, will inspire the deepest cynic to love again.
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My focus for the blog is to share book reviews, poetry, art, general life topics. In addition, I share excerpts from my WIPS (works in progress) so you can have a first look at my upcoming and new books. The divorce resource I once was, is part of my story but not the whole of it. You could say Words on My Sleeve blog represents my second chapter.
University of Alberta, B.A. in Recreation Administration
My career in the recreation and fitness world spanned a couple of decades and during that time, my favorite experiences were teaching fitness classes and working with children. Working at the Strathcona County Parks, Recreation & Culture department in Sherwood Park, Alberta, is what sparked my interest in visual arts. Curating the community art show at the city hall was but one of my projects that semester.
Fine Art
I began painting with acrylic and oils on canvas, focused mainly on portrait and figures. I continue to paint regularly, focusing on abstract art. I have recently taken my paints to paper instead of canvas, enjoying the loose and abstract work in art journaling.
During my 18-year marriage I initially worked outside the home. However I transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom after the birth of my daughter and two years later, the arrival of my son. I cherished the years of staying at home with my babies. As they began school, I volunteered for their school classrooms and fundraising activities.
After my marital separation in 2005, I launched a second chapter in my life. I navigated a difficult divorce while co-parenting and trying to re-boot my work life. I returned to the University’s ‘Faculty of Extension’ and pursued a certificate in Residential Interiors. At this time, I also began writing The Great Escape; A Girl’s Guide to Leaving a Marriage
Vancouver, B.C. Canada is my home and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You’re twenty minutes from a ski hill and ten minutes away from a sandy beach. In my opinion, it doesn’t get much better, especially after living on the prairies for 22 years.
View of Lion’s Gate Bridge from the Stanley Park seawall.
Featured in:
Break Up Recovery (a podcast by Barbara Stevens).
B.C. Book World: “Indie Author to Watch”
If you’re navigating change, craving creativity, or stepping into your next chapter — you’re in the right place.
Always remember, you are here at this present point in time by no mistake. You are special and you make a difference by all the little things you do.
Have a question? Contact me
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dhanush
August 23, 2022 at 9:33 pmI appreciate you sharing the information, nice post
You made a very good video about parental alienation. I appreciate you sharing it. Best of luck!
lisa
August 25, 2022 at 8:23 amThank you 🙂
Amy Engelhardt
May 4, 2024 at 9:33 amLisa, Just landed upon your content. D, where would I find this video?🦋🌞
#grateful
Amy
lisa
May 7, 2024 at 5:46 pmHi Amy, here is the link to the Parental Alienation video. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you on Instagram soon. 🙂
https://youtu.be/yc8k7mV6rwQ?si=qZLgitL_gD4EP759
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DGKaye
September 16, 2020 at 5:52 pmSo happy for you Lis. You’re rocking it. Congrats! I’m hoping to find my own wings somewhere too. Are you closing keeping this blog? I sure hope so. <3
lisa
September 17, 2020 at 8:15 amHey Deb, thanks. Awww! Trying to rock it on the daily. some days not as much lol.
Yes, of course I’m still blogging under the new title. You’ll see on the menu “Words on My Sleeve” which is the new focus I began in January.
“As of January, 2020 I am shifting focus at the blog. This will free me up to be a little more creative and spontaneous while allowing me to move forward in my writing and in my heart.”
You’ve got wings, Deb 🙂 <3
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June 8, 2020 at 10:52 pmThanks for this wonderful article
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seo deni
July 15, 2019 at 1:47 amthanks for sharing information, nice post
i appreciate your video parental alianation, keep sharing and good luck
Jasweer
February 11, 2019 at 10:37 pmawesome video about parental alienation. it really nice ,thanks for sharing
lisa
February 12, 2019 at 12:14 pmThank you, Jasweer.
sabitha
October 9, 2018 at 5:01 amAmazing post i like your video parental alianation thank you for your sharing
lisa
October 11, 2018 at 8:41 amThanks, Sabitha. Glad you liked the video!
Chuck Jackson
July 20, 2018 at 5:48 amHi Liza,
I had to reciprocate your visit to my site. I now see the connection to Debbie (Canada) and your writing advice to women. You should be proud that your writing is so beneficial to other women. I’m sure it has been a healing process for your self. If you decide to read my book, there are several areas you will need a box of tissues nearby. Just sayin. Good luck HUGS
lisa
October 11, 2018 at 8:40 amThanks, Chuck for stopping by to say hello!
Jules Carlysle
September 17, 2017 at 6:53 pmI just watched your video about parental alienation…I had to take a break and run out of the room. (Not even my kids, my partner’s kids) First, you are incredibly eloquent and credible. I was very impressed…Second, on a personal note, what Ex is doing is so wildly textbook parental alienation…It’s just kind of shocking to hear our struggles — what we feel like is our very personal, intimate experience of life — laid out as bullet points shared by many. Freaky!!
lisa
October 11, 2018 at 8:40 amThank you, Jules. And thanks for stopping by. Happy you found the video helpful!
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