Lisa Fugard was born in South Africa and came to the United States in 1980. After working in the theater, performing in New York, London and South Africa, she turned her attention to writing. Her short fiction has been published in Story, Outside and literary magazines, while her many travel articles, essays and book reviews have been published in the New York Times.
Her acclaimed first novel, Skinner’s Drift, published in the USA, UK and South Africa, was named a notable book of 2006 by the New York Times, was also a finalist for the LA Times Art Seidenbaum Award for First Fiction, and the runner-up for the 2007 Dayton Literary Peace Prize. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly lauded that, "Fugard captivates with this searing personal portrayal of the legacy of apartheid.” The Los Angeles Times Book Review called it a, "frighteningly good novel (that) looks at this historic turmoil without wincing or turning away.”
Lisa is passionate about the writer’s craft and her new ebook 21 Days To Awaken The Writer Within is now available, She is a presenter in the Hay House Writer’s Workshop series and teaches in the San Diego area. She also leads online workshops. Please check the classes page for more details.
