“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you're all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it. That doesn't happen much, though.” J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in … [Read more...] about My favorite authors
Belfast
My first novel, Heart of a Kingdom
Notice something a little different? Welcome to the new and improved TheRealLisaBain.com. Why the change? I’m excited to announce the release of my novel, Heart of a Kingdom, which warranted a little makeover. Whaddya think? Let me know in the comments section! CREATIVE … [Read more...] about My first novel, Heart of a Kingdom
The Wandering Widow’s Top 10 European Cities
A Wandering Widow Post You know how parents aren't supposed to have a favorite kid? That's how I feel everytime someone asks me to rank the places I've visited. I've loved them all for different reasons, and most of them have ended up on my "come back and visit again" … [Read more...] about The Wandering Widow’s Top 10 European Cities
Belfast – The Sequel
A Wandering Widow Post “Home isn't where you're from, it's where you find light when all grows dark.” Pierce Brown, Golden Son One of my Belfast friends recently observed that sequels were either better than the original or a complete letdown. I'd add they can also be … [Read more...] about Belfast – The Sequel
The Belfast Test – A Grief Recovery Project Post
“There are seasons when to be still demands immeasurably higher strength than to act.” Margaret Bottome When I chose to set up a home base in Belfast there was more to it than the music scene or getting mail from home. Although either of those was reason enough. … [Read more...] about The Belfast Test – A Grief Recovery Project Post
Adventure Part 15 – Winterfell Tours and Game of Thrones
“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” Percy Bysshe Shelley, Ode to the West Wind A Wandering Widow Post Sometimes you have to connect with your inner warrior queen to remind yourself that you are a lot stronger than you think. And you can have a lot of fun in the … [Read more...] about Adventure Part 15 – Winterfell Tours and Game of Thrones