Category Archives: Restaurant Reviews

New Podcast and Happy Pride

Written on June 19, 2024 at 10:14 pm, by

In celebration of Pride and LGBTQIA+ kids, Stefan Campbell and I created a podcast on the healing element of creativity and queer artists who have successfully navigated through personal trials and tribulations. We chat with stylist Yashua Simmons, folk singer Phranc, film producer Sebastian Rea, dancer Julian Laro, and transelectric rockstar Cidny Bullens.  It is […]

Lisa On Tour!

Written on September 27, 2017 at 7:39 pm, by

I’m coming to San Francisco and Vancouver in October to read from my books and meet with students! The San Francisco event is open to the public. Join me: WHERE: San Francisco Public Library, Hormel Center WHEN: Tuesday, October 10th, 6pm  

#NeverForget

Written on September 11, 2017 at 6:16 pm, by

Everybody is feeling today in a different way. Being divided won’t solve a problem. Let’s look for solutions as we mourn those we lost.

VIDEO: Girls Who Surf, Then and Now

Written on August 31, 2017 at 8:17 pm, by

  Surfing is at the heart of Nani’s story and even though the HONEY GIRL series is set in the 1970s, girls who surf face sexism in the sport even today. Earlier this year, I sat down in Honolulu for an interview with Hula Girl Productions. Enjoy this excerpt about surf culture then and now.

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