Lisa Borders
Soundtrack for my new novel, The Fifty-First StateThere are three discs that I listen to repeatedly when working on The Fifty-First State: Arcade Fire -- Funeral Band of Horses -- Everything All the Time Death Cab For Cutie -- Plans This is my current ipod playlist of songs that get me in the mood to work on the book: Arcade Fire -- Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) Liam Finn -- Second Chance Bruce Springsteen-- Atlantic City Nada Surf -- Paper Boats U2 -- Original of the Species Grant Lee Phillips -- Mona Lisa The Postal Service -- Such Great Heights Bonnie Somerville -- Winding Road Yo La Tengo -- My Little Corner of the World Shonen Knife -- Top of the World |
Guest BookDiscuss Cloud Cuckoo Land, music, or just say hello. Click and type in a question or comment Kristen, feel free to e-mail me if you like (the link is on this page). Grub Street has some consulting services, and long-distance critiques have been done before! Thanks for your kind words. -- Lisa Hello. My parents know your mother, I think I have that right, down in FL. I am checking out Grub Street, b/c I have a novel that needs some work. Only thing, I'm three hours away and can't do an ongoing workshop. Not sure what to do to move forward, but nice to hear about someone's much deserved success. I have your book on request at our library, looking forward to a good read. Best-Kristen Panzer (parents are Loughman) I can't wait to read this book when i turn 14 Lisa, I just finished the book on a flight back from California to Philadelphia and I found myself enthralled. The book is fabulous, the characters you created, particularly Miri, are fully-realized and become real people that you truly care about and love. You also captured the spirit of the time and the place that was the Philly Alt-music scene in the late 80's and early 90's - including the hopes, dreams and aspirations of all the bands that got up on stage at Khyber and Dobbs and poured our hearts out no matter how bad we were. I particularly liked your take on the banality and tedium of extended-touring in a beat-up van as a small unknown band trying to "make it". You really nailed that experience - I was the Bass player in the Wishniaks it mirrored a lot of touring experiences and is what finally broke us up. I am looking forward to your next book. Jim Moran Hello-- I'm so happy to see a site up and your book out all over the place! I am spreading the word out here in Chicago. --tahneer Hi Lisa! Your site is fantastic. If you haven't read this novel yet--READ IT NOW! (One thing, Lisa, isn't the title spelled wrong? Where are all the k's?) Hi Anti! Great site! -Lillian If you don't own two copies of this book, you're crazy! Billy Chicago Lisa - I love it! The site is great...and now you even have a guestbook! WOO! I've already told you how much I enjoyed your book, and I can't wait to read your next one. You are an amazing writer, and an even more lovely person. Now, come out to California! :) - Angie Lisa, Crack is cheap, but the new web site is SWEET. love, Thor Thanks! I'd just like to remind everyone to let me know who you are when you sign the guest book ... unless you prefer to remain anonymous! -- Lisa Lisa, the site looks great!!! And the reading at the Marlowe sounds swank. Whitney: "You mean crank! Ahm goin!" |
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