Amazon Best-Selling & Award-Winning Author
Hi! I’m Annie Lisenby.
A native of the Missouri Ozarks, I’ve traveled to exciting places that I bring into my writing. I primarily write for teens and young adults, but I also enjoy expanding into other areas too. In most of my work, you’ll find a generous dash of romance. I am represented by Amy Brewer with Metamorphosis Literary Agency.
With an MFA in theatre, I am the theatre program director and instructor at a rural community college. I have performed professionally as an actor and stunt performer and am a member of the Screen Actors’ Guild.
When not teaching in the classroom, I also teach writing workshops on using theatre techniques that come from my upcoming book on writing, From Stage to Page.
My debut YA novel A Three-Letter Name was released in May 2022. It was an Amazon best-seller and best YA novel winner of the Missouri Author Project, part of the Indie Author Project. I have also been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and was a regular contributor to a regional magazine for three years.
When not writing and teaching, I can be found reading and exploring nature with my husband and two children.
Check out the Books Tab to read about my debut young adult novel that was an Amazon best-seller and see other places to find my writing.
A little more about Annie
I began writing in 2018 knowing little about the industry. In that time, I’ve learned a lot, including a lot of what not to do. I’m grateful for the amazing writing community I’ve found locally and through social media who’ve encouraged and supported me along the way. A group dear to my heart is the #momswritersclub on Twitter. If you’re a mom and a writer, come and join the fun!
What I’m reading now
My TBR pile is high as ever, but rising to the top are these titles….
THE BOOK OF IVY by Amy Engel
JUST FOR THE SUMMER by Abby Jiminez
Favorite books of 2023
It’s difficult to choose just a few, but these books all had a strong impact on me…
PARTY CRASHER by Sophie Kinsella
A HARD DAY FOR A HANGOVER by Darynda Jones
WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE by Emma Lord