Lissa's
Projects
Lissa is working on a graphic novel for middle-grade readers about time travel and the transformative nature of art. Her cousin, narrative artist Stephanie Hill, is illustrating the book. Lissa is also working on a "dervish-style" non-fiction book about the deeply personal topic of climate change.
The Untold Worlds of Penelope
Twelve-year-old Penelope (aka “Penny”) is reeling from two devastating losses: her grandmother's death and the loss of her best friend who played a cruel stunt on her. When she travels to Paris to stay with her aunt, she meets the de Charpentier children, whose parents, art-world professionals, have mysteriously disappeared. Together, they unravel the mystery behind their disappearance using visual clues that transport them through the hidden stories and worlds within paintings. This graphic novel blends time travel, art history, and personal healing, offering middle-grade readers a visually rich adventure that explores how art can connect us to lost worlds and heal broken connections both within and outside ourselves.
Climate of the Heart
This heart-warming, humourous, and startlingly joyful memoir is about one woman’s inner quest for wholeness in the face of tumult. The story speaks to readers who are grappling with both personal loss and existential dread, offering a narrative that is timely and emotionally resonant. It reflects the emotional weight that climate-related anxiety can have on personal relationships and reminds us that, although the weather and other events are out of our control, compassion, friendship, and love come from unexpected places, giving us the strength and resilience to continue despite the odds.
