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. Lisa is also the author of All About Mia, Paper Avalanche, First Day of My Life, First Names: Malala (Yousafzai) and was one of the seven contributors to the collaborative YA novel Floored. When she is not writing, Lisa loves long walks, long talks, dessert, good books and bad TV. She lives in London.
'Heart-warming and ground-breaking' - Independent 'Impressive and affecting' - Guardian 'Passionate and gripping' - Telegraph 'Life-affirming' - Marie Claire