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Lisa McMann

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born
February 27, 1968

gender
female

place of birth
Holland, Michigan, The United States

website

genre
Children's Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction

member since
June 2007


about this author

Lisa McMann lives and writes in the Phoenix area. Her first book, WAKE, is a New York Times bestselling paranormal novel for teens. It's also a YALSA BBYA nominee and Quick Pick for Reluctant YA Readers, an ABC New Voices Pick for Spring 2008, and a Borders Original Voices Nominee. Positively reviewed by SLJ, PW, Kirkus, and many more.

It's about 17-year-old Janie who gets sucked into other people's dreams, and a secretive boy named Cabel who helps her handle her emerging power.

The sequel to WAKE is called FADE, in stores now! And the third and final book in the WAKE trilogy is called GONE. It's due out in Feb, 2010.

You can find Lisa at her website, lisamcmann.com, as well as myspace, facebook, shelfari, j...more




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Wake Wake (Dream Catcher, #1)
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avg rating 3.93 — 2,971 ratings — published 2008
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Fade Fade (Dream Catcher, # 2)
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avg rating 4.12 — 1,718 ratings — published 2009
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Gone Gone (Dream Catcher, #3)
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avg rating 4.33 — 60 ratings — published 2010
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""That was the goth stage, where I decided I'd never get the girl of my dreams because of my scars. Not to mention my hairstyle. (pause)But then she slammed a door handle into my gut. And when a girl does that to a boy,it means she likes him.""
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""Oh baby," he whispers. Steps back. Out of the doorway. His face ashen. He walks slowly back to the kitchen. Leans over the counter. Puts his head in his hands. His hair falls over his fingers.

The bathroom door clicks shut.

She stays there for a long time.

He's pulling his hair out. "
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"WAKE

Dealing with an alcoholic single mother and endless hours of working at Heather Nursing Home to raise money for college, high-school senior Janie Hannagan doesn’t need more problems. But inexplicably, since she was eight years old, she has been pulled in to people’s dreams, witnessing their recurring fears, fantasies and secrets. Through Miss Stubin at Heather Home, Janie discovers that she is a dream catcher with the ability to help others resolve their haunting dreams. After taking an interest in former bad boy Cabel, she must distinguish between the monster she sees in his nightmares and her romantic feelings for him. And when she learns more about Cabel’s covert identity, Janie just may be able to use her special dream powers to help solve crimes in a suspense-building ending with potential for a sequel. McMann lures teens in by piquing their interest in the mysteries of the unknown, and keeps them with quick-paced, gripping narration and supportive characters."
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message 34: by Lauren

Nophoto-u-25x33 Hey, Lisa. Thanks for doing that twitter chat room thing today. I learned so much about you today! Your a terrific writer and auther! Hope your other story go well!
-- LaurenNature


Nophoto-f-25x33 Hey, I've read both Wake and Fade, and I honestly think that they were excelent fantisy fiction books!

PS: I'm into writing stories my self, or as you would probably say, I'm an aspiring author. I think your writing styles very captivating!


message 32: by Pixi

2692779 hey you probbably don't remember me...
you came to my school...
skyline?
im the little writer girl


message 31: by Claudia

2575671 Hi! Thanks for the add!


message 30: by Jane

2500464 Hey Lisa! Thanks for adding me as your friend.
Wish you the best.
Can´t wait for Gone!


message 29: by Terra

2179317 Good morning Lisa! I am so bummed out that I missed your signing on 6/20 in AZ. I had no idea it was in my neighborhood until I read your blog post. Will you be doing another signing in AZ again soon?


message 28: by Ruby (last edited Jun 23, 2009 09:27AM)

2252145 Thanks for your friendship Lisa.
I am originally from Iran and due to the recent events all my focus has been on the demonstrations. I will try to be back to my wonderful new friends on Goodreads again.


message 27: by Derek

1494095 Have a great weekend!

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message 25: by Angee (last edited Apr 05, 2009 04:20PM)

1702195 Thanks again for your email with advice! By your taking time to respond to me, I went to Barnes & Noble and bought your books Wake and Fade. Well, for some unknown reason, every time I am at Barnes & Noble, people always randomly approach me and ask me for my recommendations for books. Why? I have no idea, but honestly the last three times I've been there I've been approached by someone I don't know asking me what books I like.
The reason I'm telling you this is because yesterday while I was picking up your book, again I was approached. The lady that came up to me saw your books in my hands and I told her of your kindness and the time that you took for me. She then (being touched also by your story of kindness) bought your books for herself and for her mother; it was her mother's birthday.

So, thank you! And I'm glad to have been able to refer your book!


1228836 I just finished Wake and I LOVED it. I am getting Fade ASAP!!


1973374 Thanks for the add!! I LOVED Wake, and I am about to start reading Fade. I know I am going to love that too. Then I will just have to impatiently wait for Gone to come out... <sigh>


1799061 Hey Miss. Mcmann, i just finished fade. It was just as good if not better than the first. I read it in like 2 sittings. lol. You are an amazing author/writer. I realy love the way you narrated the whole book. I can't wait to read the books you write in the future. :)


message 21: by Shelby

1502542 I just wanted to say that I think you're an amazing author. I read soo many books and Wake & Fade both have spots in my top ten favorites. I sort my books on shelves by favorites, both of yours are on the top shelf. I lend my books to friends all the time, and whenever I lend them yours, they always say they loved it and it's one of their favorites, too. They always ask, "When's the next one coming out ?" And whe I tell them 2010, they groan and say it's too long. I agree ! Haha.

Keep writing and being amazing !


1501042 Thanks for the rec!


message 19: by William

137418 Thanks for the recommendation, Lisa.


1698583 Thanks for the add. I loved your book "Wake". What a unique concept. Have a great weekend!


message 17: by William

1464559 Hey Lisa...it seems you work as hard as I do...http://www.billhazelgrove.com
http://www.amazon.com/review/product/061...


message 16: by Devyn

481444 Just dropping by to say Hello!
Can't wait for Fade--And I think its fair to say I am like your own personal Street Team! :D

xo
D


message 15: by William

137418 Looking forward to the second book!


message 14: by Andrea

1161970 Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!


message 13: by Kelly

1510543 Thanks, Lisa! It is fairly easy to update!


message 12: by Jeannie

1335032 Hi Lisa and thanks for adding me as a new friend on Goodreads. I love the pix of you. Has anyone ever told you you favor Meg Ryan??? I see you're a very busy lady, but if you have the time, I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. I’m co-authoring a novel with Patty Wiseman, another friend on Goodreads. We’ve known each other for over 30 years. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too! There’s also a link to our book you can click on…clairkelley@synthasite.com. This site is brand new and in the editing stage as is our story. Please visit it as well. We’re both very green, but we’ve met so many people on this site willing to reach out and offer advice or a guiding hand, we feel very blessed.
Thanks,
Jeannie



message 11: by Ashley

205070 lisa im so excited about your new book!!!
im so going to read every book you write!!!!
i love ur books they are absolutly AMAZING!!!


Nophoto-f-25x33 Hey Lisa, i read your book! it was really good! can't wait for the next one!


1032401 Hi Lisa! Thanks for the add :)
We hope you check back with us as we post updates about our site, our books, and our exciting new online media


message 8: by Oris

Nophoto-f-25x33 Hi!!! I loved your book, I hope Fade will come out soon bye


message 7: by Aine

853901 Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the invite, I will add wake to my wish list, it sounds like a great read.

All the best with it,
Aine


391547 Thanks for adding me
Smiles :)
Chel


276352
Lisa, I've added your book Wake to my to-read list.


message 4: by Anne

932310 Thanks for the accept, Lisa - good to meet you on here as well!

:))

A
xxx


788810 Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the invite and friendship ;)

Wake sounds like a fabulous read! I've added it to my TBB list and look forward to it and Fade.

Wishing you much continued success and congrats on a great review!

Gracie


253422 Congratulations on a great Kirkus Review and also on your first book!
xoMaggie


276352 Lisa, you are one of the very best in knowing how to use this English language to the maximum. I commend you for that. You WILL do well in this literary world. Good luck in everything.


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