Lisa was born and grew up in Nottingham. Following a degree in drama, she worked as an actor for over a decade before writing her debut novel. THE ART OF BEING NORMAL went on to win the Waterstones Children's Book Prize for Best Older Fiction 2016. Lisa is also the author of ALL ABOUT MIA and PAPER AVALANCHE and was one of seven contributors to the collaborative novel FLOORED. When she's not writing, Lisa loves long walks, long talks, dessert, good books and bad TV. She lives in London.
A compelling drama * Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week * A gripping mystery that frames friendship, love and new beginnings * Observer * A warm and compelling tale of friendship and first loves * Holly Bourne * Spot on about friendship and beautifully uplifting * Patrice Lawrence * A warm, witty and wonderful book about friendship and all its complications * Jenny Downham * A deft, absorbing story with characters so sympathetic, they’ll make a home in your heart * Non Pratt * Beautiful and affirming * Melinda Salisbury *