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Lisa Nowak


Biography

In addition to being a YA author, Lisa Nowak is a retired amateur stock car racer, an accomplished cat whisperer, and a professional smartass. She writes coming-of-age books about kids in hard luck situations who learn to appreciate their own value after finding mentors who love them for who they are. She enjoys dark chocolate and stout beer and constantly works toward employing wei wu wei in her life, all the while realizing that the struggle itself is an oxymoron.

Lisa has no spare time, but if she did she’d use it to tend to her expansive perennial garden, watch medical dramas, take long walks after dark, and teach her cats to play poker. For those of you who might be wondering, she is not, and has never been, a diaper-wearing astronaut. She lives in Milwaukie, Oregon, with her husband, four feline companions, and two giant sequoias.

Where to find Lisa Nowak online

Twitter: Lisa_Nowak
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://lisanowak.wordpress.com/

Books

Driven    by Lisa Nowak
Price: $3.99 USD. 101470 words. Published by Webfoot Publishing  on May 1, 2012. Fiction.
The last thing on 16-year-old Jess DeLand’s wish list is a boyfriend. There are more important things to hope for, like a job fixing cars or an end to her mom’s drinking. But when luck hands her the chance to work on a race car, Jess finds herself rushing full throttle into a world of opportunities—including a boy who doesn’t mind the grease under her fingernails.
A Simple, Cheap, Illustrated Guide to Converting a Word Doc to Kindle and Nook    by Lisa Nowak
Price: $2.99 USD. 9380 words. Published by Webfoot Publishing  on December 20, 2011. Nonfiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
This short, pictorial guide uses screenshots to show you how to convert your Word documents to Kindle and Nook formats using free and donationware programs. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow and nearly foolproof. No knowledge of HTML is necessary. With this guide, your book can look as good as a pro’s. Not recommended for Mac users.
Getting Sideways    by Lisa Nowak
Price: $3.99 USD. 100210 words. Published by Webfoot Publishing  on December 4, 2011. Fiction.
Being sent to live with Race was the best thing that ever happened Cody. Then a speedway wreck nearly ruined everything. A chance to build his own car seems like a great distraction-until Cody realizes he'll have to live up to Race's legendary status. But without his dad's permission, that's the least of his worries. Now he has to keep Race in the dark until he can convince his dad racing's safe.
Running Wide Open    by Lisa Nowak
Price: $2.99 USD. 96470 words. Published by Webfoot Publishing  on June 2, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
When 15-year-old Cody gets shipped off to live with his uncle, Race, he's sure he'll be in for the same disappointment and abuse he's gotten from every other adult in his life. The last thing he expects is for Race and his speedway buddies to become the family he's always longed for. But can Cody get a handle on his super-charged temper before it messes up his last chance to get his life on track?

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