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Lisa Groen

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Lisa Groen loved getting to know Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt in her first historical novel THE CASSATT SISTERS, coming in October 2025. She is author of THE MOTHER'S BOOK OF WELL-BEING, a book of essays for new moms. Lisa's writing also appears in the textbook THE FOURTH GENRE: Contemporary Writers of Creative Nonfiction.

Lisa holds an MFA in writing from The Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing. She lives in Utah and shares city and mountain homes with her husband and their dog, George Harrison. They have a blended family of five adult children and two grandchildren.

⭐️ Early Reviews for THE CASSATT SISTERS:

"The Cassatt Sisters is hard to put down, intensely revealing, and a work of art itself.”
- Midwest Book Review

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The Comfort of Bach

It’s been a few months since my first novel, The Cassatt Sisters , was published—about Impressionist Mary Cassatt. I’d like to broaden this Substack beyond the artwork of Cassatt and her Impressionist friends. (If you’re new, feel free to browse the archives for postcards from La Belle Époque.) Going forward, I’ll feature a piece of fine art (or any other creative thing

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Published on January 29, 2026 09:01

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The Comfort of Bach


It’s been a few months since my first novel,


The Cassatt Sisters


, was published—about Impressionist Mary Cassatt. I’d like to broaden this Subs Read more of this blog post »
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
"Awesome Read

This was a great read! Being an art student and doing my art history project on Mary Cassatt, made this such a heartwarming lovely book. Well written with facts and fiction. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great book to read." Read more of this review »
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
"A wonderful peek into the Belle Epoque, featuring the Impressionists."
The Cassatt Sisters by Lisa Groen
"A wonderful read

For the duration of the time I spent reading this book, I lived and breathed with the Cassatt family through Mary's eyes. Mary wouldn't mind revealing in words what her paintings vividly already do. Very well written." Read more of this review »
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In My Year of Casual Acquaintances, author Ruth F. Stevens captures the ennui—and quiet courage—of a midlife woman’s first year after divorce. Protagonist Margaret (Mar) Meyers steps out of a long marriage and a big home into a small coastal apartmen ...more
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“Painting is work you love, but it’s still work,”
Lisa Groen, The Cassatt Sisters: A Novel of Love and Art

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message 2: by Lisa

Lisa Thanks Jennifer. I like this site too, though I've been bad lately about updating my reading. The holidays are approaching quickly, along with upcoming houseguests. I'm not yet prepared, but this morning I thought to myself, okay... let's get a plan in place. Hope you and yours are well too. Take care. -Lisa


Jennifer Leigh Hello Lisa!

I just recently found this wonderful website. What a great way to find good books to read! I hope you and your family are doing well and are enjoying the start of the holiday season.

My best,
Jen


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