Bøger af Lisa Mathisen

Animal lovers-rejoice! This is the one you've been waiting for. An anthology of all the non-human protagonists from previous volumes in The Glimpse Series plus twelve new stories. Written in her well known flash fiction style, Mathisen takes us on a journey into the animal and insect worlds, embracing them with humor and surprise.If you never thought you could look at a cockroach with empathy, you are about the be proven wrong.

In volume 8 of The Glimpse Series, Mathisen holds up a mirror to her fellow citizens, challenging us to look past superficial differences to the values that keep us wound together in a glorious and sometimes curious patchwork of states. The chapters unfurl a banner of common purpose and dreams shared by all regardless of creed or status. Featuring 20 new chapters and 5 fitting classics from previous volumes vol. 8 spurs us to cherish our unique experience. From overcoming hardships to the thrill of accomplishment we comfort and cheer each other in brotherhood.Glimpse of America is a celebration of us."As we agree or disagree, we will all be free." - L. Mathisen

Forty quintessential scenes from summer will delight you in this hilarious third volume of the Glimpse series. It's all here: vacations, sunburn, mosquitoes, trashy beach reads and blockbuster films.Classic scenarios get the typical Mathisen treatment in delightful plot twists and outrageous yet endearing protagonists. You will find yourself empathizing with characters whose exaggerated traits we all recognize in ourselves.Packed with fun and satire, it's the one you will tell your friends to read on the plane.

High in the vast Canadian wilderness evil lurks. A serial killer is on the loose and the Mounties of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are desperate for clues to help them get their man.......It's 1950's drama as the bodies keep piling up and the suspects keep Mounties on a wild goose chase across frozen tundra on horseback and dog sled. Written from the perspective of a frustrated officer reviewing his case file. Join Mountie Randy Van Winkle on the toughest pursuit of his career. The Mystery of Sturgeon Landing will have you guessing to the very end.

Glimpse vol. 13 - ODDIBLES Bite-sized morsels of strangeness from flash fiction maverick Lisa Mathisen, the latest offering in her popular Glimpse Series: Imagined Scenes from Imagined Lives. Sometimes dark and brooding, and at times eminently contemplative, Mathisen's latest tome will send shivers down your spine and send your thoughts in new directions. Staying true to her unique writing style, Mathisen's stories are quick punches that often leave you breathless. 40 micro stories and flash fiction tales relevant for our times await you in Glimpse vol. 13 ODDIBLES.

A Sci-Fi Glimpse of Possible FuturesImagine a world where aliens finally make contact....via text. Where biotechnology and cryogenics go wild, then insane. Where geeks save the planet and the moon is a burial plot..........."I looked at the long list of Sci-Fi subgenres and began mixing them to create my own style. There are terrifying musings in my campy 1950's retro and farce in my apocalyptic scenes. My doomsday scenarios are thought-provoking with unexpected warmth. BOT is a shiny steel android with heart; unfathomable technology tripping over a stone and humanity reaching into the universe; tongue firmly in cheek." - Lisa Mathisen

Forty imagined scenes from forty imagined lives. Glimpse is a different kind of short story collection, highlighting scenes or short "glimpses" into the lives of the characters. Cry with a Goth rocker in London in one scene, then blink and travel to heaven with an angel in another. Laugh with a middle aged woman on a crowded bus, then flip to another scene and soar with a seagull in search of Cheetos.Some scenes are poignant; some hilarious, some sad, some ironic. Just like life.

The Art of the Short Short Story - A continuation of the style Mathisen is known for, Glimpse vol. 2 is the second collection of forty imagined scenes from forty imagined lives. Each story stands alone and varies in mood to engage every emotion as you read the book. You will find yourself smiling through tears reading one story then quickly on edge with nervous excitement reading the next. Immediately dropping you into the life of the protagonist, Mathisen gives you an instant emotional connection to them. In one or two pages the scene unfolds and completes each "glimpse"; many times with a surprising twist at the end. Just like life.

MOSAIC - volume 10 of The Glimpse Series - Imagined Scenes from Imagined LivesForty new "glimpses" from flash fiction rebel Lisa Mathisen. A compelling collection of quirky, poignant, dramatic, and deeply thought-provoking themes. Chuckle as a turtle joins a space shuttle crew, then suck in your breath at a heart-wrenching patriotic tribute. Watch a cyborg President scheme and feel a farmer's resolute sacrifice.In this her third multi-genre volume, Mathisen touches on both the ordinary and the controversial. With a smoothness in transition few authors can muster, she masterfully nudges each genre in new directions; blending and mixing to create fresh, bold, yet easy to digest fiction that all can enjoy.

"I wondered what the outcome would be if Poe and Twain got drunk watching a Tim Burton movie then sat down to collaborate. That became the inspiration for Dark Side." - Lisa MathisenA collection of delightfully unnerving scenes, Dark Side vol. 4 will make you smile but might keep you up at night. Mathisen insinuates the horrifying into the ordinary, humor into lunacy. So, come to the dark side where painting your room really DOES make it come alive; zombies clock in at the office; and those creepy clowns you fear finally confront you.

Part 6 of The Glimpse Series - collectible flash fiction anthologiesIn Glimpse SPIRIT, Mathisen redirects Christian fiction to an exciting place where a fresh blend of prayer, drama and prose emerges. Applying her well-known writing style to the everyday struggles and triumphs of Christian life, the author connects scenes from Biblical text directly to the reader's own walk with God. The result is a touching mix that both uplifts and admonishes the soul."It is my intention and hope that Christians will find encouragement and fellowship in SPIRIT. The most important thing to remember is you're not walking alone. Everyone has felt the same highs and lows in their Christian walk. Just hang on tight and keep going."-Lisa Mathisen, Author

Glimpse vol 9 - BEST SCENES Female author and short story maverick Lisa Mathisen highlights the best of her penetrating observations and musings in this ninth volume of The Glimpse Series: Imagined Scenes from Imagined Lives. Best Scenes is a mixed genre sampling of fan favorites featuring 50 uniquely original tales in flash fiction style. The wide range of genres takes the reader on a cerebral thrill ride through scenes with biting humor, spiritual poignancy, haunting dystopia and nail-biting drama. In her typical style, a palate cleanser of oh-so-endearing protagonists is thrown into the mix as a momentary respite; like a shady tree on a steamy day. Mathisen's writing reflects: Mark Twain's sardonic humor; Poe's creepy elegance and Heinlein's fantasy futures wrapped in human frailty. For those unfamiliar with flash fiction, Best Scenes is the perfect introduction to this writing discipline. Mathisen gives us a "glimpse" into the lives of 50 protagonists you never saw coming.