BIOGRAPHY
Photo by Lorraine Hjalte Photography
ABOUT LISE
Lise Guyanne. Age 6, Grade One. What happened to that little freckle-faced girl, who believed in fairies? She left home early and discovered what it means to be homeless, afraid and lonely yet determined to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer and a teacher. She married young, struck by love at first sight, and her husband, Jeremy, has been her wonderful partner for fifty years. The treasures of her life are her daughter, son-in-law and two beloved grandchildren. As a parent, teacher and school administrator, writing kept Lise grounded. She started journalling at age 10, and continues to this day. Much of her work centres on the universal search for a sense of belonging. She has written poetry, short stories, a children’s book, two historical fiction novels and magazine articles; many of her published works have been nominated for awards. She and Jeremy monitor bluebirds and tree swallows on the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, where they make their home.
Cover Artist Acknowledgement
The cover art for Time Enough was created by artist Jeremy Mayne of 3 Degree Studio, Nanton, Alberta.
For over thirty years Mayne worked as an artist, university instructor and artist-in-residence across Alberta. Represented internationally in private and public collections, Mayne’s work can be found in the Alberta Arts Foundation Public Collection, the City of Calgary Public Art Collection, and the Red Deer Civic Collection. During his studies at the Red Deer College, the University of Calgary and the Royal College of Art (London, England), Mayne received The Princess Margaret Medal and the Governor General Michener Medal. His work is commissioned by international private collectors and has been reproduced for four books, published by University of Alberta Press, 4th Floor Press, North Light publishers and Oprelle Publishers. Now retired from teaching, Mayne guided hundreds of students from young children to adults in fostering their artistic potential. Mayne’s current work is represented by Willock & Sax Gallery, Banff, Alberta.
Historical Fiction Novels:
- Becoming Sand, 2012, 4th Floor Press, Inc. (Dec. 2012) English, 446 pages, ISBN-10: 1897530331 |ISBN-13: 978-1-897530-33-7
- Time Enough, Publication pending, Oprelle Publications, (January 2025), English, 503 pages, ISBN: 979-8-9899015-5-5
Awards And Accolades
Awards That Recognize My Contribution to Literature
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