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Lisa S. Gerard is a fiction writer on Medium, recognized by Exposure Newsletter, with a passion for thrillers and a diverse portfolio of published works across various platforms, including a fiction anthology on Kindle Vella.

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The undefined website content introduces Lisa S. Gerard, a prominent fiction writer on Medium, as highlighted by the Exposure Newsletter. Gerard's work spans several Medium publications, including Fictions, The Lark, and Writers’ Blokke, and she has also published a fiction anthology on Kindle Vella. Her love for fiction was sparked by the Nancy Drew Mystery series and later evolved into writing, initially for personal enjoyment and eventually for a broader audience. Gerard's writing journey has seen her transition from non-fiction to fiction, with a particular interest in thrillers. She has recently ventured into fantasy, a genre outside her comfort zone, and is currently working on a story prompted by a first sentence for a prologue. Gerard expresses gratitude for the support she has received and acknowledges the challenge of finding an audience for her fictional stories. She invites readers to engage with her work on various platforms and to subscribe to her newsletter for updates on her writing.

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Gerard has a deep-rooted love for fiction, stemming from her childhood reading the Nancy Drew Mystery series.
She values the transformative experience of acting and aims to translate that into her written stories.
Gerard finds thrillers particularly compelling and has chosen to focus on this genre in her writing.
She acknowledges the difficulty in garnering an audience for fiction but remains committed to her craft.
Gerard appreciates the opportunities provided by Medium and other platforms like Kindle Vella for publishing her work.
She is grateful for the exposure and support from the Exposure Newsletter and its editor, Justiss Goode.
Gerard encourages readers to follow her work across various mediums and to subscribe to her newsletter for ongoing updates.

FICTION | BIO | EXPOSURE

Exposure Introduces Medium Fiction Writer: Lisa S. Gerard

Fiction — to walk in another’s shoes and look through their eyes.

Lisa S. Gerard

https://medium.com/membership/@lisasgerard

Currently, my fiction stories can be found in several Medium Publications: Fictions, The Lark, The Authentic Eclectic, Writers’ Blokke, and Illumination.

In 2021, I also published a fiction anthology, comprised of many of my Medium thrillers, on Kindle Vella.

My love of fiction started with reading the Nancy Drew Mystery series as a young girl. Not until college did I dabble in writing my own stories, but never for other human consumption. Until, one Greek Life play and one video production ~ both fiction, were written, scripted, cast, and directed by me in my early adulthood.

Performing on stage in a theatre gives us the ability to assume a character’s life and enjoy a temporary reprieve from our own. Years of acting eventually triggered my desire to translate that ability to the written word.

Fiction — to walk in another’s shoes and look through their eyes.

Before I began writing on Medium, I had a non-monetized website of non-fiction. It served me well as I got my feet wet in the writing world and I made the easy decision to start shutting it down.

My desire to create my own fiction took hold in early 2021. The fiction world was exciting as I investigated genres and styles, but thrillers speak to me.

My most recent work in progress started with a prompted first sentence for a prologue only. Fantasy isn’t my familiar place, and I decided it was time to stretch.

“The Old Hag With Fiery Eyes Holds The Valley’s Survival in Her Hands”

My biggest challenge is finding an audience for fictional stories. These two tales are near and dear to me, and I would appreciate more support for them.

My first stab at fiction, subsequently published on Medium, did receive much-appreciated feedback:

Her Taste of Freedom On the Road to Redemption

When it’s time, it’s time

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This second story has a special place in my life and heart with its peek into the world of autism. It never really made a splash but it’s a personal favorite:

The Uncommon & Magnificent Mikey

Unspoken Powers of The Pond

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My future in fiction comes as inspiration grows. Taking a reader on a journey is paramount to the development of a tale, a fable, or a thriller, and requires dedication.

I look forward to meeting my own new characters. I never know when the twist will appear.

A big thank you to Justiss Goode and Exposure for this opportunity.

Feel free to visit me in any of these places and say hello!

Substack | Simily | Kindle Vella Nonfiction | Kindle Vella Fiction

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Editorial Comments:

Exposure Newsletter welcomes Lisa S. Gerard to our directory of Medium fiction writers.

The editorial staff — aka: Me (Justiss Goode) would like to thank Lisa for sharing the titles of those publications that publish fiction here on Medium. So many fiction writers are constantly at a loss for where to submit their fiction stories on this platform, so thanks Lisa :-)

Clearly, Lisa has a lot of great stuff going on, and if you readers don’t want to miss out on any of it, do yourself a favor and SUBSCRIBE to the Exposure Newsletter email.

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