Lise Haines

LYRICS to the Book Trailer

Lise Haines — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:21:56 +0000

LYRICS to the GIRL IN THE ARENA Book Trailer + + + + I’LL SET THE SCENE: IT’S CAMBRIDGE, MASS. AN ALTERNATIVE WORLD HAS COME TO PASS A CRAZE BEGAN TO SWEEP THE NATION A GLADIATOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION I DON’T…

Urban Glad Caught on Film

Lise Haines — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:29:11 +0000

Yes, this was Halloween, 2009. And Sienna dressed up as…Lyn. *

One Good Shot

Lise Haines — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:18:31 +0000

Here, I might write something about the artist almost engaged in life. Or not. * * * * * * For now, this: // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ // < ![CDATA[ writePost(); // ]]> Bob Dylan Photo: Barry Feinstein NYTs …

Okay, this one isn’t cool, but it’s cool that you take the time to read it…

Lise Haines — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:18:25 +0000

Recession Drives Surge in Youth Runaways New York Times, October 25, 2009 Monica Almeida/The New York Times Clinton Anchors, 18, in Medford, Ore., has been on his own, living in the streets and camping in the woods since he was…

Reading Is My Superpower Interview

Lise Haines — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:26:46 +0000

From Annie Frisbie at the blog Reading Is My Superpower Girl in the Arena–Interview with Lise Haines October 13th, 2009 · As part of the tour for Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines, I’m very excited to present this interview with…

PRAISE FROM BOOKLIST AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Lise Haines — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:39:15 +0000

“In a not-too-distant future Boston, 18-year-old Lyn has come of age in the male-dominated, corporate-controlled culture of the neo-gladiator lifestyle. All seven of her fathers were champion Glads, trained warriors in the style of their ancient Roman predecessors. Lyn’s mother…

Lyn G.’s Playlist

Lise Haines — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:31:52 +0000

Here’s Lyn’s playlist for when she’s in training:

SALON.COM INTERVIEW

Lise Haines — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:52:10 +0000

Click here to read the Steve Almond interview, asking questions about the Glad life, on Salon.

Salon.com Interview

Lise Haines — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:22:50 +0000

Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 10:06 PDT Girl, you’ll be a bloodthirsty gladiator soon “Girl in the Arena” is like nothing you’ve ever read. Lise Haines’ new novel is about the rise of a modern gladiator culture in America, in which fights…

A Chance to Rant: about RULES

Lise Haines — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:45:33 +0000

You have to see this video. This one’s for the rule breakers out on Planet Earth. (Just DON’T do this at home!) RULES. Have you ever stopped to think about how many rules you’re expected to follow in a single…

Author Q&A’s and Writing Exercises

Lise Haines — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:57:10 +0000

Here are links to author Q&A’s and two books on fiction writing exercises along with short essays I wrote: Fiction Illuminations, by Sherry Ellis, Red Hen Press (This book focuses on my first two novels, and craft and process questions…

CONTESTS

Lise Haines — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:11:28 +0000

THREE CONTESTS: THE COMPULSIVE READER is giving away three copies of GIRL IN THE ARENA, CLICK HERE. For a chance to win a copy of GIRL IN THE ARENA and a $75.00 gift certificate, go to the Book Divas blog: http://bookdivas.com/blog/?p=325 To…

Readings and Visits

Lise Haines — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:28:25 +0000

In the past few years, I’ve given readings and talks at PEN New England events, the Harvard Club, endless bookstores, colleges and universities, conferences, and on radio and television. With a long background in teaching—and a little bit of theater…

And then what happened?!

Lise Haines — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:21:07 +0000

It’s true, people write some dull sop on Face Book. There’s the business about eating a grilled cheese sandwich, or brushing one’s hair and darn the brush just broke, or hanging a coat on a plastic hanger. Of course…if you…

ART…it’s not like that!

Lise Haines — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:43 +0000

I talk, perhaps more than I should, about how writing works. My students are patient to put up with the ongoing stream of consciousness on the subject. One of the central things I try to convey is: It’s not like…