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Oops, Daisies, and Dreams: Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

July 9, 2026 by Liz SanFilippo Hall Leave a Comment

Interview with Author Lisa Maggiore

Author Lisa Maggiore always knew she wanted to write, but growing up, she never encountered authors and struggled to see it as a realistic path, especially after giving birth to her oldest daughter and being a single parent at age 20. Still, she never fully let go of her writing dream. While building a 20-year career in social work, she continued to tinker with ideas and stories, keeping that … [Read more...]

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Multi-genre author. 📚BECOMING CHARLOTTE CORDAY, a YA historical fantasy coming 4/27/2027 from Apprentice House Press

Receiving feedback from trusted writing partners a Receiving feedback from trusted writing partners and readers is a super important part of my process.People have different takes on when and how to use beta readers... In my latest Substack post, I share my personal experience and how my beta readers are helping me finalize my forthcoming YA historical fantasy, Becoming Charlotte Corday. Hop on over to my Substack to read the full story!#BetaReading #AmEditing #WritingLife #AuthorLife
Talking through plot holes and character arcs alwa Talking through plot holes and character arcs always feels a bit like magic. #WritingLife #HowIWrite #WritingPartners #bookstagram
Did I create a “random side projects” folder t Did I create a “random side projects” folder today? Yes, yes I did. I probably won’t share most of what ends up here… but you never know! #MyPlayground #WritingLife #MomLife
The Summer Writing Workshop kicks off tomorrow and The Summer Writing Workshop kicks off tomorrow and I’d love to see you there! A few spots are left that include the free 3-chapter critique. If you’re ready to start writing that story that’s been living in your head for far too long, this one is for you. Link in bio!#TellYourStories #WritingWorkshop #SummerFun
I have some thoughts about why it’s so important I have some thoughts about why it’s so important to give yourself permission to write… And some spots (with free chapter critiques!) are still  available for my summer writing workshop that starts Wednesday. #PermissionToWrite #Storytelling #PepTalk #WritingLife
I’m knee deep in edits this week! (And for the r I’m knee deep in edits this week! (And for the rest of the month, to be honest). What are your writing goals? Shout them out and let’s hold each other accountable! #AmEditing #AuthorsOfInsta #AuthorLife
If you write… you’re a writer, no matter what If you write… you’re a writer, no matter what the “rules” of writing say. That said, you do need to get your butt in the chair every once in a while to write. My Summer Writing Momentum workshop series starts on Wednesday! Register via my bio. #YouAreAWriter #WritingWorkshop #SummerWriting
I can’t remember the last time I gave myself per I can’t remember the last time I gave myself permission to draw and color and create for HOURS. But I did today, and it was just the reset I needed. #SundayMood #Art #AmDrawing #AuthorsOfInsta
I’ve been thinking a lot about ‘creative seaso I’ve been thinking a lot about ‘creative seasons’ lately, and how creativity ebbs and flows just like so much of life... and sometimes we have to be OK with the fact that not every idea (or seed) belongs to us. But you have to keep planting anyway, because you never know what will blossom. #CreativeLife #SummerWriting #AmWriting
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