Lisa Romeo

Writer. Freelance Editor. Creative Writing Teacher. Writing Coach. Editorial Consultant. Book Publicity Coach. Blogger.

Selected Works

Cradle and All
narrative nonfiction
My journey through the hell of postpartum depression, before it was understood, in the days when everyone said, "snap out of it," and how it's made me a different mother.
Reported essay
Is an mfa a boost to a freelance career?
What's an MFA got to do with a freelance writing career? My thoughts, and what experts say.
Literary Essay
Two Weeks in Vegas
A raw narrative of the days following a father's death, up close and very personal, without maudlin sentiment.
Personal Essay
When a Child Outgrows the Safety Net
What happens when a boy outgrows his developmental delays and a mother must relinquish her role as advocate?

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narrative nonfiction

Is an mfa a boost to a freelance career?

Two Weeks in Vegas
The author spends two weeks in her parents' Las Vegas house, which include the time of her father's wake, cremation and all of the pain, fury, comfort, humor, family conflicts, and most of all, the shifting interior landscapes, which follows.

When a Child Outgrows the Safety Net
When a preschooler is diagnosed with multiple developmental delays, the author devotes the next eight years to advocating for his needs, ensuring he attends therapy sessions, and intervening with teachers, coaches and experts. What happens when her preteen son shows her that the safety net is no longer needed?