Lisa Page – författare

Why do people pass? Fifteen writers reveal their experiences with passing.For some, “passing” means opportunity, access, or safety. Others don’t willingly pass but are “passed” in specific situations by someone else. We Wear the Mask, edited by Brando Skyhorse and Lisa Page, is an illuminating and timely anthology that examines the complex reality of passing in America.Skyhorse, a Mexican American, writes about how his mother passed him as an American Indian before he learned who he really is. Page shares how her white mother didn’t tell friends about her black ex-husband or that her children were, in fact, biracial.The anthology includes writing from Gabrielle Bellot, who shares the disquieting truths of passing as a woman after coming out as trans, and MG Lord, who, after the murder of her female lover, embraced heterosexuality. Patrick Rosal writes of how he “accidentally” passes as a waiter at the National Book Awards ceremony, and Rafia Zakaria agonizes over her Muslim American identity while traveling through domestic and international airports. Other writers include Trey Ellis, Marc Fitten, Susan Golomb, Margo Jefferson, Achy Obejas, Clarence Page, Sergio Troncoso, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, and Teresa Wiltz.

"e;A cozy, witchy hug of a book about acting locally and thinking cosmically."e; -Kirkus ReviewWhen Iris flees to a small town after her divorce, she hopes for a quiet life in her newly purchased historic home in Cottonwood, New Mexico. But the house, and the land it stands on, have a past that won't stay buried. The original owner, a mysterious woman named Ella, created a vast forest preserve along the river, and now, ruthless developers want to destroy it.As Iris is reluctantly drawn into the fight to save the land, she finds unlikely allies: two fiercely determined middle school cousins, a stray cat with special powers, and Ezra, a locksmith, environmentalist, magick practitioner who challenges everything she thinks she knows about fate and connection.Strange synchronicities and unseen forces push her forward, unraveling secrets that link her to the past and to a destiny she never expected. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous the battle becomes. Someone doesn't want the forest saved, and they'll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets hidden. With the spirit of the land whispering through the trees and time itself bending around her, Iris must decide: will she embrace the path she was meant to walk, or turn away from her power again?Perfect for fans of magical cozy mysteries with heart. Saving Cottonwood is a positive, captivating tale of courage, fate, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.