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Lisa Thomson

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In 2005 I made the most difficult decision of my life in deciding to end my marriage.
The result is a non-fiction book written from the heart. "The Great Escape; A Girl's Guide to Leaving a Marriage" covers various divorce topics. Social changes to expect, co-parenting, budgeting and tips for hiring a lawyer are all included.

My passion for writing began during my divorce and has blossomed into more creative pursuit without losing that drive to help others. "Hearts Unbroken-short stories", is my first published work of fiction. "Daughter of the Moon" is my debut novel, published in 2024.

I reside in Vancouver, British Columbia. I was featured in "B.C. Book World News" as an Indie author to watch. Yoga, painting, and art journaling are my favor
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Lisa Thomson Currently working on a few things. One is a memoir style, humorous collection of true anecdotes. Each anecdote begins with a lie and ends with a truth…moreCurrently working on a few things. One is a memoir style, humorous collection of true anecdotes. Each anecdote begins with a lie and ends with a truth. It's been really fun to add memories of life events and experiences. You don't realize how funny and odd your own life is until you sit down to make fun of it.

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Lisa Thomson I would travel to England's lush manors in one of Jane Austen's novels. What would I do there? Likely set up some lonely hearts together and watch the…moreI would travel to England's lush manors in one of Jane Austen's novels. What would I do there? Likely set up some lonely hearts together and watch them marry, whilst honing my piano forte skills.(less)
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Daughter of the Moon

What’s It About?
She was the infant found on the proverbial doorstep. Now she’s looking for answers.

Joele Frey is determined to get to the bottom of her inauspicious beginnings with the help of a little magic, good kismet, and her best friends. As she decides to seek out her birth mother, what she discovers is heart wrenching and far from her fantasy. Consequently, Joele must co
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It's hard not to love detective Hamish Macbeth. Hot and clever, I enjoy following his criminal busting adventures. The Scottish skies and moody loch are always enticing and take me to my family tree's roots. ...more
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I read this book in my mid-twenties during my feverish classic literature reading phase. 40 years later, ahem, it was like reading it for the first time.

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A decent resource for women navigating all three stages of menopause. But by no means is this a stand-alone reference.

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“Choosing to break up your family is one of the most difficult decisions you will make in a lifetime. But once you have come to it; it will be with certainty. Certainty that you are ready to embrace the changes, the challenges and the joys of starting a new life.”
Lisa Thomson, The Great Escape: A Girl's Guide To Leaving a Marriage

“Remember the importance of compounding tiny, happy moments and knowing their true weight over a lifetime because it's the key to unlocking your dreams. You will then discover longevity of life and be filled with grace and authenticity.-The Wine Diaries: Musings on Divorce Paired With Wine”
Lisa Thomson

“Choosing to break up your family is one of the most difficult decisions you will make in a lifetime. But once you have come to it; it will be with certainty. Certainty that you are ready to embrace the changes, the challenges and the joys of starting a new life.”
Lisa Thomson, The Great Escape: A Girl's Guide To Leaving a Marriage

“Go to your bosom; Knock there, and ask your heart what it doth know. ”
William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

“The wine- it made her limbs loose and liquid, made her feel that a hummingbird had taken the place of her heart.”
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“To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart"- Phyllis Theroux”
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Lisa Thomson I spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Hemingway and the Bulls in Spain, not to mention all their famous gang with many antics. Yes, I'm reading The Paris Wife and thoroughly enjoying it :)


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