This is a genuine smile and proof positive that life after divorce can be very happy….

Hi, I’m Lisa Thomson Wells:

Are you thinking about or going through a divorce? You’ve come to the right place. I share tips on divorce navigation and recovery. There’s no shortage of experience here at lisathomsonlive.com

All that said, since January, 2020 I have shifted focus at the blog. This has freed me up to be a little more creative and spontaneous while allowing me to move forward in my writing. You can read about this change here.

The divorce archives and in-depth articles remain available on the site. They are easily accessed through the tag cloud  located in the sidebar. Simply click on DIVORCE tag and all articles will pop up on the page.

Are you facing one of the most difficult decisions of your life? I can still help…

My books

I have published four books to date. Three of these books are divorce related while one is a collection of short stories. All of my books are available on Amazon.

The Great Escape; A Girl’s Guide to Leaving a Marriage

My first book  is a memoir style, self-help guide to divorce. The Great Escape; A Girl’s Guide to Leaving a Marriage  provides practical ‘how to’ tips along with sharing my personal experiences. They say you should write the book you need so that’s what I did. Inside you’ll find tips on co-parenting, budgeting, how to hire a lawyer, social changes to expect and much more.

A Divorce Companion

It’s the perfect complement to the first book. A Divorce Companion includes topics from narcissism to co-parenting, and general divorce recovery. This e-book is the friend you need and can take everywhere you go on your reading device.

Hearts Unbroken; Short Stories

My short story collection Hearts Unbroken is all about love; finding it, losing it and navigating complex relationships. Above all, the stories offer hope. Reading about the variety of characters and how they put their broken hearts back together, will inspire the deepest cynic to love again.

The Wine Diaries: Musings on Divorce Paired With Wine

Newest release, The Wine Diaries: Musings on Divorce Paired With Wine, is my most personal publication yet. I ruminate on deeper thoughts and experiences while pairing each entry with a suitable bottle of wine!

Book blurb: “This book is sure to please those who love to read someone else’s diary. If you or someone you love is navigating divorce or any devastating life change, this collection is bound to comfort and satisfy. With each entry paired with a wine suggestion, one will remain quenched in heart, mind and palate.“

It’s available in both e-book and paperback editions. Visit my author page on Amazon here.

I Don’t Drink Alone and Other Lies

Coming soon is I Don’t Drink Alone and Other Lies, a collection of essays reflecting on the most absurd and funny moments in my life from child to almost crone. Stay tuned for more. I have shelved this manuscript briefly however I expect to publish it in 2024.

Coming Soon

My debut novel, Daughter of the Moon.

Blurb: Joele Frey was adopted by a woman who had always wanted a child. She had survived her abandonment, against all odds but circumstances later ignite a need in Joele to find her birth mother. Consequently, she would learn about more than just her lineage. Daughter of the Moon is a coming-of-age story with a hint of magic, a dash of mystery, and a sprinkling of romance, set in a small town of Logan’s Landing.

WIPs

A poetry book (title to be announced) and a fourth non-fiction book.

My Art

I have been a visual artist for many years and I continue to create new works on paper, inside journals and on canvas. Watercolor and acrylic paints are mediums I use the most. I will periodically blog about my journal creations and art journey in progress.

The Blog, “Words On My Sleeve”

My focus for Words On My Sleeve is to share book reviews, poetry, art, general life topics, and excerpts from my works in progress. Life ‘happens’ and often those are the words on my sleeve on any given day. Hover over the Words on My Sleeve on the Menu bar, and the drop down will give you my latest blog posts.

The divorce resource I was for the past decade is now my ex-self. Well, not entirely. For example, I revisit narcissist topics which are based on both personal experience and research.

Come along or continue on the journey with me!

Personal Background

In 1990, I graduated from the University of Alberta with a B.A. in Recreation Administration (which is called something else now). My career in the recreation and fitness world spanned a couple of decades and during that time, my favorite experiences were teaching fitness classes and working with children. Working at the Strathcona County Parks, Recreation & Culture department in Sherwood Park, Alberta, is what sparked my interest in visual arts. Curating the community art show at the city hall was but one of my projects that semester. I fell in love with color and original art!

During my 18 year marriage I worked outside the home but then transitioned to being a stay at home mom after the birth of my daughter. After my separation and making a new life, I returned to the University’s ‘Faculty of Extension’ and pursued a certificate in Residential Interiors.

Vancouver, B.C. Canada is my home and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You’re twenty minutes from a ski hill and ten minutes away from a sandy beach. Does it get any better than that?

View of Lion’s Gate Bridge from the Stanley Park seawall.

Having lived on the Prairies for 22 years, it is delightful to be back by the Ocean. I don’t think there is a problem a walk on the beach or a good book can’t ease.

Motto to live by: “Happiness is found in the people in your life, not the things in your life.”

Around the Web

My articles have been published on   Huffington Post , Divorce Force  and  Divorced Moms .

Radio and most recently with Barbara Stevens of Break Up Recovery (a podcast).

However, after writing hundreds of blog posts, articles and interviews on the topic of divorce, I’m calling it a roaring success and moving on to greener pastures.

Thank you to all of my subscribers and regular readers. I appreciate your support by reading and commenting. Sharing your thoughts is what this blog is all about.

Continue the journey with me and join the Words On My Sleeve blog.

Amazon Author Page

Have a question? Contact me at lisa@lisathomsonlive.com

Sincerely,

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