Since I’ve been writing fiction, a few things have happened that I didn’t expect.
Ideas have come to me that are way out of my comfort zone. And if not my comfort zone, then they’re far from what anyone would expect from me. I never imagined I’d have write stories that didn’t stay in what I considered to be my lane.
The Felicity and Mitzi series is about a couple of sisters navigating complicated lives. My forthcoming book, Little Voices, also centres on a woman who has had a long dormant dream she hasn’t done anything about until she gets a wake-up call.
So, what do I do with a couple of short stories that are stark departures from the tone and genres of my novels?
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I’ve decided to give one of the short stories to you, for free. It’s called The Therapist and although there are women in the story, they’re not central characters. It’s got some violence and psychological manipulation. It’s nothing like any other writing I’ve shared before. I’d say it’s more Stephen King than Danielle Steele, although I wouldn’t put myself in either of their leagues. I have other short stories in various stages of doneness so this is an experiment to see whether anyone wants to read them.
If you read it, I’d love to know what you think. Comment here or send me an email, please.
Below you’ll find a link to The Therapist in PDF. You can read it three (and maybe more) ways.
- You can open it and read it in your browser window.
- You can download and read it on your desktop or another device.
- Or you can download it and import it into a Kindle or Kobo app to read on your eReader.
Click HERE for The Therapist. I hope you enjoy it and have a great long weekend.
Thank you Lisa. I thoroughly enjoy everything you write, so I’m incredibly excited for your next book, but also so grateful to read this gift you’ve provided.
That’s so nice of you to say, Jennifer. 😊
Oh Lisa. I love your writing style. Perfect grammar, properly placed commas — my former strict boss would approve. The storyline grabbed me and made me wonder how it would end. I had Mayim Bialik’s serious voice narrating it. Well done.
Thank you, Maureen!
Good morning Lisa. I read your story and sincerely appreciate your writing and the information and wisdom you pass on to us about therapists, clients and people in general. However, your story makes me more concerned about people in general, than those that identify as therapists! Regardless, I wish you would have finished the story so we could know where Robert, the therapist, began his next career; specifically, in what discipline, and most importantly, where did he go. Could he be in or near London, Ontario? One can never be too cautious about the next person we meet and confide in!! I can’t wait for the sequel, where, just maybe, the answers will be forthcoming.
Ah but further details are up to your imagination, Terry! He could be doing anything from taking drive-thru orders to performing surgery in a hospital that doesn’t check references. Who knows?! Thanks for reading it.
Lisa,
Once again, your writing is descriptive. It had me on the edge if my seat. Liked the curve balls.
I love everything that you have written. All of your novels and now this short story. They grab the reader and keep us wanting more.
You are so talented and I can’t wait for your next writing.
Thank you for this gift.
Nancy, it means the world that you read my stuff. Thank you!
I could almost feel myself being in that room with Robert and Matthew. The unsettling atmosphere would have had me running like the wind. Robert needs a therapist, a real one, but he surely doesn’t see it that way. It seems a pat on the back is what he thinks he deserves.
That was quite the story, Lisa, thank you for sharing it with us. Your written word always has me wanting to turn to the next page.
Claire, thank you so much for reading!