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'"Brighter than Her Fears" is a captivating and
emotional book that explores important themes such as love, independence, and identity in a
world dominated by social conventions and rigid expectations.'
The Historical Fiction Company
5-Star Review Award

'Libraries and readers seeking historical novels of American history that feature proactive women in the throes of personal and political transformation will find Brighter Than Her Fears a gripping story of a woman who faces both a lonely future and one more connected and powerful than she'd ever imagined.'
The Midwest Book Review

posted by Lisa Ard on March, 14 ]]> /author_blog_posts/24539322-goodreads-giveaway-right-now Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:14:57 -0800 /author_blog_posts/24539322-goodreads-giveaway-right-now Brighter Than Her Fears - sign up now through mid March for a chance to win!

posted by Lisa Ard on February, 26 ]]> /author_blog_posts/24505666-author-insights-on-writing-historical-fiction Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:52:20 -0800 /author_blog_posts/24505666-author-insights-on-writing-historical-fiction

posted by Lisa Ard on February, 14 ]]> /author_blog_posts/24445075-book-club-offer Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:05:21 -0800 /author_blog_posts/24445075-book-club-offer Brighter Than Her Fears published last week and Midwest Book Review called it "compelling." The novel will resonate with readers for its parallels, between then and now, on women's rights, inequality and racism.

Contact me for a book club author visit, where I'll share the real people and places behind the story.

posted by Lisa Ard on January, 24 ]]> /author_blog_posts/24315415-debut-novel-and-christmas-offering Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:32:55 -0800 /author_blog_posts/24315415-debut-novel-and-christmas-offering

Looking for a novel gift for a favorite reader's stocking?

Pre-order my novel at (available through your favorite retailer in ebook or paperback format), then message me and I will mail you a signed bookplate (sticker) for that Christmas stocking.

Be the first to read this story of women's rights and one woman's fight for independence. Based on my 2x great grandmother's experience in western North Carolina in the 1880s.

Thank you!

posted by Lisa Ard on December, 08 ]]> /author_blog_posts/9707922-celebrating-my-new-website-with-free-books Fri, 08 Jan 2016 09:18:14 -0800 /author_blog_posts/9707922-celebrating-my-new-website-with-free-books

jump over to "Books" and click buy it to find free Kindle specials on Dream Team and Saving Halloween - Saturday 1/9 thru Monday 1/11.

As always, thank you for your book reviews on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ and Amazon!

posted by Lisa Ard on March, 08 ]]> /author_blog_posts/7204768-award-winning-saving-halloween-on-sale-10-20 Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:40:18 -0700 /author_blog_posts/7204768-award-winning-saving-halloween-on-sale-10-20


Happy Halloween!

posted by Lisa Ard on February, 19 ]]> /author_blog_posts/6887013-free-books-for-your-school-library Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:47:00 -0700 /author_blog_posts/6887013-free-books-for-your-school-library


School has started in some parts of the country and soon to start here in Oregon. I'm clearing out some book inventory and offering a free copies of "Dream Team" and "Saving Halloween" to any school or classroom library. No catch -- just free books. (While supplies last)

Send me your name, school name and address via Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ messaging or my e-mail: [email protected]

and I'll mail them right out. Read more about my books on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. Thanks!

posted by Lisa Ard on March, 01 ]]> /author_blog_posts/5003414-free-book-oct-10-12-only Tue, 08 Oct 2013 10:50:57 -0700 /author_blog_posts/5003414-free-book-oct-10-12-only


Here's what others are saying:

5 Stars "Great book for kids to help them believe in themselves."By
The Kindle Book Review

5 Stars "This is a fun, dynamic fantasy young readers will love ..."
D. Fowler
(VINE VOICE)(TOP 50 REVIEWER)(REAL NAME)

Help me spread the news!
And as always, thanks for reading AND reviewing my work.
Lisa Ard

posted by Lisa Ard on March, 01 ]]> /author_blog_posts/4948334-free-book-oct-1-2-only Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:23:13 -0700 /author_blog_posts/4948334-free-book-oct-1-2-only
Free on Oct 1-2 on Amazon:



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