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
Ireland
Widows and Wildflowers
“There is poetry among the wildflowers.” Rachel Irene Stevenson A Keeping It Real Post When I was in Bristol a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see Calendar Girls on stage at the Hippodrome. A musical in a historic theater? And based on a true story? Yes, please! I … [Read more...] about Widows and Wildflowers
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
My Father’s Wake – A Review
But we mortals remain, struggling within ourselves, generation to generation, to answer the same questions; how to live, how to love, and how to die. The wound we bear in grief is the same wound we bear in being human. Kevin Toolis Why A Book Review? I was … [Read more...] about My Father’s Wake – A Review
My Top 5 Ireland Takeaways
"To have come from Ireland no matter how long ago is to be of Ireland in some part forever." -Franklin Delaney Two-and-a-half months of magic on this island is more than most people could imagine, and I'm well aware of how incredibly lucky I am. To say it … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Ireland Takeaways