Lisa Genova

My books feel in some ways like my children (so far, I’ve given birth to 3 babies and 2 books). Each one is unique, I love them all, and you’d better watch out if you have anything bad to say about any of them (well, I understand that not all reviewers and readers are going to love all of my books, but they’re not allowed to say anything mean about my kids!). And even though I have no favorites, there’s a special place in my heart for the first one, both child and book. I did

Meeting Christine and Paul Bryden in Brisbane (see previous post). Fireworks over the river during dinner in Brisbane, arranged just for me by my publicist (not really, but we had front row seats and no knowledge that this would be happening–we were delighted!). The complete, circular rainbow I saw at the top of the Harbor Bridge. It was huge and breathtaking, and it encircled the Opera House. I don’t have a photo for you because Bridge Climb Sydney doesn’t allow anyone to ca

I had a book event in Sydney last week and was talking about STILL ALICE and the Dementia Advocacy & Support Network International (DASNI). And because I was in Sydney, I mentioned Christine Bryden. Christine was one of the founding members of DASNI and one of the amazingly generous people who shared with me what it’s like to live with dementia while I was writing STILL ALICE. Christine was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s when she was 46 years old. She wrote two incredible books,

So first, the obvious. I’m a terrible blogger. I have no stamina. I started out with the best of intentions, all gung-ho. And then…I haven’t been here since February. Which brings me to the apology. I’m so very sorry for bringing you here with the promise of a blog, and then leaving you here, awkwardly wondering if I’m ever coming back. Actually, I can’t imagine that anyone’s still here, so maybe I’m apologizing to cyber air. Is anybody still here? In any case, I’m back! Let