I am a disabled writer, activist, and creative practitioner based in Darlington in North-East England. I work with words in all their forms, solo and with collaborators, via publishing, lyrical essays, film, poetry, making books, spoken word, middle grade novels, in galleries, in theatres and in the community. Some people say I’m a word-artist – I say I do stuff with words.
My debut middle grade novel THE SECRET OF HAVEN POINT is OUT NOW from Puffin, with a second book to follow in 2023. ORDER IT HERE! (please and thank you)
photo description: Lisette, a white woman with brown hair and freckles, in a purple t-shirt which reads ‘disability is not a bad word’, holding her purple walking stick with her eyes and mouth wide open. photo credit: Laura Tindall at PaperBoat Photography
photo description: Lisette is sitting at a table in her back yard. On a white washed wall behind her it says Welcome. There is writing paraphernalia spread over the table. Her little black and white rescue dog paws her hand while she’s typing, offering editing advice.
My book cover for THE SECRET OF HAVEN POINT illustrated by Gillian Gamble. A lighthouse with a group of disabled people at the top, with waves, mermaids, and a beautiful night sky. It says – Outsiders never come here. The magic doesn’t let them…
photo description: Lisette is wearing a flowing blue dress. She is standing in a river, and holding her skirt. She gazes off to the side. image credit: Rob Irish
photo description – The Little Shed of Forgotten Dreams in an art gallery, a full sized shed covered with stories and images, filled with objects on shelves and with suitcases stacked outside.
photo description: There is a head and shoulders photo of me looking to the left, appearing whimsical, wearing my favourite black dress adorned with tigers. Full text is in Alt text for screen readers.
Thank you for a wonderful workshop journey. Your warm up got the creative cells going, the quickfire focused my thoughts and then the stream of brilliant exercises made me fasten my literary seatbelt and enjoy the ride! A wonderful safe and accessible environment to write and share.
Well planned. Beautifully executed. Exhilarating. Thoughtful & caring. Thank you very much.
Please do Contact Me if you’d like more information about how we can work together.