Lisa Haneberg has a wicked sense of humor.
She can also write a fast-moving, totally original mystery.
—Alan Rinzler, legendary editor
Short Works
Truth and fiction are both socially constructed. My essays often stretch the truth and my stories are inspired by it. I write about adventures, misadventures, and this meandering thing we call life.
Long Fiction
I love quirky mysteries because reading them lightens my day. Imagine my delight when I discovered that writing quirky mysteries was doubly fun. The Spy Shop mysteries are playful, odd, and vivid. I hope reading them makes your day better.
Business Writing
I’ve helped leaders lead and organizations organize and have written more than a dozen nonfiction books. Exploring the deliberate habits and design elements that increase pull and enhance flow are at the core of my business writing and consulting.
Local to Lexington, KY?
I co-founded the Lexington Writer’s Room, a nonprofit coworking space for writers.
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Haneberg on Facebook
Check out my Facebook Author Page, where I curate humor and satire, recommend great mysteries, and share updates about my writing.
Those of you who read "Dead Pelican" might recognize this crane dance from the Red Eye Gala. And you thought I made those spastic bird moves up! 🤣 And if you've not yet read "Dead Pelican," you totally should.
Agreed!
Looking for readers: Update on the humor contest I mentioned in my last post. My story did not make the short list, long list, or special mention list. I'm disappointed because I really like this story. Perhaps it's one of those darlings that writers ought to kill because they're too attached to it. Maybe, but I'd like some feedback. If you're interested in reading my quirky/edgy story and letting me know what you think, send me an email - lhaneberg AT gmail.com (no spaces) and I'll send it to you. It's a quick read, set in Albuquerque, has a few swear words, and features an evening that gets weird as the protagonist drinks the world's largest martini. Tigers! Scorpions! Rattlesnakes! Horny toads! Should be entertaining! Thank you! (warning, this linked video clip from "A Fish Called Wanda" contains swear words) www.youtube.com/watch?v=R97TsVDC1BY
In coming email!! I love your stories!!
Lexington pals! Buy ice cream -> help writers!Dear everyone --
We are so excited to be participating in Crank & Boom’s new fundraising program, PINTS FOR A PURPOSE! It’s a super easy way to enjoy delicious ice cream while supporting the Lexington Writer's Room!
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP!
1. PRE-ORDER ICE CREAM!
a. Pre-Order C&B ice cream pints between Sept. 1 - 15, 2023 at the link HERE
and designate the LWR as the beneficiary.
b. From Sept. 20 - Oct. 15, you can pick up your pre-order at Crank & Boom - Clays
Mill (3101 Clays Mill Road, Lexington KY 40503)
c. $4 from each $12 pint pre-order that is designated for our organization, will
benefit our group!
2. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
a. Attached is a graphic to use to help spread the word about our
fundraising campaign! Local purchases only!
Thank you for your continued support for the Writer's Room!
Click the link below to pre-order your pint!
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There's this funky humor short story contest and anthology called To Hull and Back. It's out of the UK led by author and writing coach Christopher Fielden. I submitted two pieces for contention and would be jazzed if either made it into this year's anthology. There's a motorcycle tie in, which you know thrills my inner biker chick. Short list will be announced next Saturday. 🤞🤞 I'll let you all know whether I got in! Meanwhile, I'm daydreaming about getting an electric motorcycle - not in the financial cards, unfortunately.
Fingers crossed for you!
Best of luck to move forward in the contest!
We bought a motorcycle with our wedding present money. I loved it.
Just shared this writing update on my author page!Happy Friday! I've been working on a few writerly things even though I've been quiet on this page. I also recently moved to Albuquerque and have been up to my eyeballs learning how rain barrels "work" and propagating basil because...why not?
I have a self-imposed goal to get out my definitely-not-a-memoir collection of whackadoodle pieces early in 2024. Proceeds - I hope - will help me have the best 60th birthday ever. I'm going to party like I'm 60, 65, 70, 75, and so on because those other milestone are not guaranteed.
Here's the title and cover - what do you think? Many of the nutty pieces are true-ish and autobiographical. Others are totally fiction with a whole lot of autobiographical truth. Shades of accuracy, in other words, and misadventure in abundance. I will disclose all although my readers are brilliant and I think you'll figure out that I didn't really get hit with a burrito that came down from the sky while I was riding my motorcycle named Hazel. It was a cannoli - a much more likely scenario.
Hehehe. I'm going for a collection that is highly entertaining - life is too serious and short, am I right? - and also about as close to a memoir as I'll ever write or share. Does this book sound interesting to you? Drop me an encouraging comment so I stay on track with my goal. PLEASE... and THANK YOU.
Yes! Looking forward to it!
Still want two.
You Lisa Haneberg are far from ordinary!!! It’s been at least 8 years since I have been in your presence and your voice still speaks to me daily 🥰
Happy Friday! I've been working on a few writerly things even though I've been quiet on this page. I also recently moved to Albuquerque and have been up to my eyeballs learning how rain barrels "work" and propagating basil because...why not?
I have a self-imposed goal to get out my definitely-not-a-memoir collection of whackadoodle pieces early in 2024. Proceeds - I hope - will help me have the best 60th birthday ever. I'm going to party like I'm 60, 65, 70, 75, and so on because those other milestone are not guaranteed.
Here's the title and cover - what do you think? Many of the nutty pieces are true-ish and autobiographical. Others are totally fiction with a whole lot of autobiographical truth. Shades of accuracy, in other words, and misadventure in abundance. I will disclose all although my readers are brilliant and I think you'll figure out that I didn't really get hit with a burrito that came down from the sky while I was riding my motorcycle named Hazel. It was a cannoli - a much more likely scenario.
Hehehe. I'm going for a collection that is highly entertaining - life is too serious and short, am I right? - and also about as close to a memoir as I'll ever write or share. Does this book sound interesting to you? Drop me an encouraging comment so I stay on track with my goal. PLEASE... and THANK YOU.
Love this!!! Can't wait to get my hands on it. Go you!!
What a cover and title! I’m in!
I love the cover! Very eye-catching and vibrant colors. The title is great too.
Lisa Haneberg you can do this! You are such a talented writer! 😘❤️
Love it. Can't wait to read it.
Excited to read this one, Lisa! Sending positive energy for your writing to stay on target! ♥️🧠🥳🫂🦋
Can not wait. You're an author on my auto-read list, so I won't miss it.
Gorgeous cover!
I’ll take two.