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Sneak Peek at My New Book!
story of resilience, empowerment, and the transformative power of human-animal bonds, Stable Weight illustrates that what matters isn’t whe

Lisa Whalen
Feb 11, 20212 min read




Finding Support When You Need It Most, Part II: Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang are opposing energies that, when present in equal amounts, complement each other to create wholeness and balance. The same is t

Lisa Whalen
Dec 17, 20193 min read


Writing as . . . Composting?
Initially, I sighed with irritation. Then I giggled, amused. But when I stopped to think about the phrase, I fell in love with it.

Lisa Whalen
Aug 16, 20193 min read


Write Like a Charlie Horse, Not a Charley Horse
How learning to ride horses can aid learning to trust the creative process for writing.

Lisa Whalen
Aug 29, 20184 min read


Top 10 Books for 2017: A Spoiler-free List
My list of recommended books

Lisa Whalen
Dec 18, 20175 min read


Honeymoons and Falling Pianos: Recover Your Writing Self
A trip to New York and return home give me new insight into work, recreation, and the creative process.

Lisa Whalen
Oct 25, 20174 min read


Moments of Gratitude: Love That Alters When It Alteration Finds
We find inspiration and appreciate imperfection when spending time in nature.

Lisa Whalen
Nov 21, 20162 min read
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