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Lisa May Bennett

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Lisa May Bennett is the author of the 2022 memoir "My Unfurling: Emerging from the Grip of Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Drinking." She writes about balancing personal growth with self-acceptance at Active Voice on Substack and enjoys speaking about self-publishing. Her first novel is in progress with an expected release at the end of 2026.

For more than two decades, Lisa has worked in communications and marketing with a specialty in print collateral. She majored in creative writing in college, and after years of writing for employers, she made her dream of becoming a published author come true.

Through the process of self-publishing her first book, Lisa discovered a passion for helping others share their stories. In 2024, she wrote and released ...more

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