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Lisa McMann
Goodreads Author
Born
in Holland, Michigan, The United States
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Genre
Influences
Member Since
June 2007
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Wake (Wake, #1)
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2008
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66 editions
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Fade (Wake, #2)
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2009
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The Unwanteds (Unwanteds, #1)
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2011
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Gone (Wake, #3)
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2010
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Island of Silence (Unwanteds, #2)
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2012
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25 editions
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Island of Fire (Unwanteds, #3)
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2013
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26 editions
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Island of Legends (Unwanteds, #4)
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2014
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24 editions
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Island of Shipwrecks (Unwanteds, #5)
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2015
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14 editions
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Island of Graves (Unwanteds, #6)
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2015
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Cryer's Cross
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2011
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Happy reading!
Book three in The Forgotten Five series is available now. It's called Rebel Undercover, and continues the story of five supernatural kids, raised in a deserted hideout, who enter civilization for the first time ever to search for their missing criminal parents and the stash they left behind. It's kind of like The Incredibles, but the parents are supernatural villains instead of heroes. Will the ki
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Hi! I cried as I wrote the deaths too (well, the deaths of the good characters, anyway). Some were terribly sad. But each one was so important to the story. I knew in my writer-heart and my writer-soul it was the right thing to do, even if it made me
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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.”
― Wake
― Wake
“Cabel: Um, Janie?
Janie: Yesss, Cabel?
Cabel: I have another lie to confess.
Janie: Oh, dear. What is it?
Cabel: I do, actually, know what my GPA is.
Janie: And?
Cabel: And. I have a full-ride scholarship.
Cabel is pushed violently from the beanbag chair. And pounced upon. And told, repeatedly, what a bastard he is.
Janie is told that she will most certainly get a scholarship too, with her grades. Unless she plays hooky with drug dealers.”
― Wake
Janie: Yesss, Cabel?
Cabel: I have another lie to confess.
Janie: Oh, dear. What is it?
Cabel: I do, actually, know what my GPA is.
Janie: And?
Cabel: And. I have a full-ride scholarship.
Cabel is pushed violently from the beanbag chair. And pounced upon. And told, repeatedly, what a bastard he is.
Janie is told that she will most certainly get a scholarship too, with her grades. Unless she plays hooky with drug dealers.”
― Wake
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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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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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Hey you, yes you! 
and I hope your week is
Lisa I loved the Unwanted and it's wounderful sequil and really want a third book I can't stop thinking about Meghan and Alex.
will there be a sequel for Dead To You??? Ethan every day has haunted my mind please write a second book to it.
Thanks for accepting my friend request. Looking forward to digging into your books!
Thank you for accepting my friend request, Lisa! I hope every new book of yours sells better than the last and that more and more people know of them, because they're fantastic! Ahem, this was slightly suck-up-ish but in case you do see this, I mean every word :3
thank you for adding me on as a friend. I really enjoyed your books it gave me a lot to think about life. :)
Hey Lisa...Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Just wanted to stop by and give you a hug. : )
hey lisa i love your book wake it is my favorite book. i have read all your books. they are amazing. are you gonna right another book? i hope so. maybe one day i can meet you. come to cleveland. we need you LOL. do you know of any books like yours?
Hi Lisa, thankyou for accepting my friend request! :)
Hey Lisa!!thanks for accepting me !
I was actually hoping if you were thinking about writing a fourth book from the wake-series?
I love that series SO much, and I love your writing, I just really hope there will be a fourth book! :(
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Thanks for the add :]The next book I´m going to read is "Wake". I really wanted to read it since I discovered it through the bloggosphere :P
Greetings from Spain.
Thanks for accepting my friend request, Lisa. I'm looking forward to reading "Cryer's Cross".
Hi Lisa! Thanks for accepting my friend request. Take care! Happie =)
Lisa Good Morning and Thanks for add me :):)
I really enjoyed the wake trilogy, so much so that I read all 3 in one day. They were a great way to spend my sunday off of work! Thanks so much. Happy writing.
Hey Lisa! loved the wake trilogy, youre awesomenow whats this i see about Cabels story?
:)
I like your books so so much. I'm really looking forward to reading Gone Thank you so much for writing these books.
Hi Lisa! Just dropping by to say hi and Merry Christmas! Donna
aka jaevenstar
Lisa, I'm so excited you are coming to MN on Jan 6! I get to go meet you and listen to you read!! Can't wait!
Obviously loved your first 2 books, can't wait for the next!
Cheers!
Kay
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
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!
hey you probbably don't remember me...you came to my school...
skyline?
im the little writer girl
Hey Lisa! Thanks for adding me as your friend. Wish you the best.
Can´t wait for Gone!
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?
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.
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!
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...
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. :)
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 !
Thanks for the add. I loved your book "Wake". What a unique concept. Have a great weekend!
Hey Lisa...it seems you work as hard as I do...http://www.billhazelgrove.com http://www.amazon.com/review/product/...
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
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Hi & thank you for being a friend on Good Reads!
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
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!!!
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
Hi!!! I loved your book, I hope Fade will come out soon bye
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
