Today was my first radio interview as an author. I got to talk about OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST. It was also a huge shout out to the wonderful writing community! I wouldn't be here without the support of so many people! Listen

I had so much fun participating in my first ever, nErD Camp! It was a joy to speak with students and educators. I also loved spending time with my writer friends and I got to fangirl over some authors I admire. While in Torrance, Barnes & Noble hosted a book signing....

On June 22, 2019 I officially launched Ollie Oxley and The Ghost into the world. It was an emotional day filled with family, friends, and readers! The Barnes & Noble in Folsom did such a wonderful job hosting my event. My heart is full and my words have set sail. 

Thanks to Kidlit Exchange and Jollyfish Press (seriously, how do you make it that every book you release this year is totally awesome?) for the advance review copy of debut author Lisa Schmid’s Middle Grade fantasy/mystery OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST – THE SEARCH FOR LOS...

I love when a librarian goes out of their way to make me feel welcome! 

I love doing school visits! The kids are so excited and ask such fabulous questions. During my last assembly visit, I was giving a talk on "Write What You Know." After I mentioned taking creative license, a boy raised his hand and asked, "Can kids apply for a creative...

Lisa Schmid enjoys conjuring up a good scare for her readers and family. When she’s not startling people (in the most loving way, of course) she takes part in charity work and pug wrangling.  

Lisa is from Folsom, California, the home of the 1849 Gold Rush. She liv...

I am so happy to have received a fantastic review from Foreword Reviews! 

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