That’s the formula Chicago author Lisa Mallen has applied to her writing since she began her journey 24 years ago. It’s a course of action that has worked for her, be it fiction or non-fiction.

Lisa has contributed articles to national and local newspapers, magazines, and regional guide books. Her first published children’s book, Elton the Elf, a Canadian soft-cover edition, was published in 2000, and the U.S. hardcover edition in 2001.

Lisa’s new book, Joining Forces with Glory, is the perfect format for advanced readers, combining a chapter format with illustrations, ideal for the transitional stage between children’s books and young adult books.  Mallen fulfills the need for stories that military children can relate to, as well as the need for stories that help civilian children understand their classmates with one or both parents serving in the military.

“Joining Forces to Understand Military Families Hardships and Happiness through Literature,” is Lisa’s speaking program she gives to veterans, organizations, clubs, schools and libraries - both civilian and military, and bookstores.  She shares her proud devotion of her own military family experience, and those of the millions of men and women who serve our country for freedom and safety of the U.S.A. 

As a former “Army Brat,” Mallen reveals the inspiration that prompted both her story and its title. Like Glory, Lisa was no stranger to moving from place to place while she was growing up. In her first seventeen years of life her moves included: Ft. Campbell, KY; Ft. Benning, GA; Nashville, TN; Monterey, CA; Verona, Italy; Berlin, Germany; Boonville, MO; Clearwater, FL; Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Ft. Sill, OK, and Fairfax, VA.

Contact Information:

Email: lrmallen@gmail.com
Website: http://www.lisamallenauthor.com