ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lisa Titolo, an artist, musician, and now author, writes from her own experiences. Using the full and rich tapestry of her life, she brings her colorful characters to life. Leaving home at 15, she took on the responsibilities of an adult with the mind of a child. This lead her down a dark path filled with sex drugs and rock and roll. On that path she learned a lot about herself. She learned that her sexuality was more fluid than others, leading her to hide part of herself from family and friends. Without the support of family along with the lack of sexually fluid role models, Lisa had to make her own way. She chose to live her life out loud. She learned that her quick wit was more than useful. She developed a keen ability to find humor in anything. It was her humor that drew people in past her abrasiveness and darkness. It is her tenacity to not let others define her that allowed her to grow and persevere through the hard times.

While she was finding her way, Deanna found her. Their love would change her forever. They have overcome many obstacles in their 31 years together. Building a life together and raising a wonderful daughter. They created the family they both wished they had. Moreover, they have become the role models they both wished they had while growing up. Lisa’s stories come from a real place and each character is a part of her challenging journey through life, from living in her car to building her first house. It is Deanna’s unwavering support of Lisa that allowed her to really discover herself and find the artist within.