Lisa ShanahaninThe Writing CooperativeReader, Should You Get an MFA in Creative Writing?In Jane Eyre, one of my favorite novels, Jane gives us the lowdown on Mr. Rochester quite simply: “Reader, I married him.” Her momentous…·8 min read·Nov 8, 2017--3--3
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousMiss Lisa’s Lifetime Guide to Fine Manners and EtiquetteI laughed and laughed when I began this piece because I never write self-help articles. But, sure enough, y’all, I’m about to dish out…·6 min read·Jun 20, 2017----
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousWhy Am I Writing My Best Ideas on Scraps of Paper?How to access ideas in your “deep” mind.·7 min read·May 23, 2017--6--6
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousThe Baristas at Starbucks Think I’m CheapAn amusing look at my Scrooge-like ways just in time for the holidays!·5 min read·Dec 14, 2016--11--11
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousWhat I Do Not to Be FatI have a palpable fear of being fat that began when I gained the “Freshman 15” at Vanderbilt. None of my clothes fit when I came home from…·6 min read·Dec 4, 2016--7--7
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousLive Music Is the Soundtrack of My Daily LifeMy husband, Jim, is one of those gifted humans who plays piano by ear. Name any song. He can play it. Doesn’t look anything up. Music pours…·4 min read·Nov 4, 2016--5--5
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousA Mother-Daughter StoryConversations Over Breakfast in L.A.·7 min read·Oct 27, 2016----
Lisa ShanahaninMission.orgDealing with mortal fear. Will I dodge the breast cancer bullet?Home alone, I flip through the stack of mail on the bar in the kitchen. Hmm…my mammogram results. Letter good, phone call bad, I think…·6 min read·Aug 25, 2016--8--8
Lisa ShanahaninThe CoffeeliciousMy College Roommate — My Body Guard:A Story and Review of My College Roommate’s New Novel, an Interracial Comedy5 min read·Apr 22, 2016----