Lisa Mercado-Fernandez

Excited to announce two new projects!

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I’ve been currently working on a new audiobook! I’m thrilled to announce that my second novel will soon be released in audiobook version. The Eighth Summer is a lovely story about 8 of the best of friends. Can’t wait to share this with you once it’s completed. My second project to announce is that I…

The Shoebox Revisited: New Cover

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I decided to do a new reprint of my first novel The Shoebox because it was basically out of print. I had to create a new cover for the new publisher and I am very pleased.

Working With My Editor. . .

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Hi Everyone, Hope all are well on this wonderful Valentine’s and Ash Wednesday. Just wanted to keep you in the loop.  I just started working with my dear and most amazing editor and friend Victoria Mixon.  http://www.victoriamixon.com. That can only mean one thing. . . My third book is coming soon.  Woohooo!  So excited to…

New Years Update

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Happy New Year everyone.  I hope and pray you all have been well and have enjoyed the Holidays with family and friends.  I had shoulder surgery on Dec 5th, been a bit slow but finally getting back on track with my writing.  Took a break from the third book right before Thanksgiving.  I was consumed…

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Hi everyone, It’s been awhile since I’ve connected.  It’s now Fall and I’m working on my third novel.  Above is a possible cover idea.  I’m so excited and wanted to share it.  This is also a psychological trick so that I can get off my a . . . . hmmm you get it and…

I’ll Be Home For Christmas ( I’m a guest blogger)

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Spotlight on “Ill Be Home For Christmas”

Scott Ryan, writer, director, blogger and friend.

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HI everyone, I wanted to post about my friend Scott Ryan.   Scott is a writer, director, composer, singer, editor, father, husband and the list goes on.  He has recently written a book about my favorite show of all time, thirtysomething.  It’s called “thirtysomething at 30” an oral history filled with interviews, behind the scene…

The Road We Follow

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I’ve always been facinated with roads, in photos, in paintings and in life.  There is something haunting, compelling and strangely empowering about them.    When the weather permits, one of my favorite things to do is to go on a hike.  My favorite walk is near my home.  I am lucky enough to live near…

Creating Memorable Characters

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One of the toughest challenges for a writer in my opinion has to do with creating characters that are unique, different and that will resonate with the reader.