Lisa Martinez is a native Texan who lives in the DFW area with her husband Bo, a master barber, and their Chihuahua, Sandy, a master cuddler. Lisa has independently published a book of poetry, a short story about loving someone with a substance use disorder, a short story about young love, and a motivational journal – all available on Amazon. Lisa had a childhood dream/goal of publishing a book by the time she turned 50. Lisa’s first book was published one month after her 50th birthday in 2021. She gets inspiration for her writings from her life experiences, and from hearing the stories of others. Lisa feels God gave Lisa books and music to help sustain her through some challenging times, and she is humbled & honored to hear when others feel similarly about her books.