Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is a 45-year old award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist,

playwright, teaching artist, and author from San Francisco. She’s been honored with

more than 50 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, and stage plays since 2012 against a

fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a

progressive muscle weakness disease. Says Lisa: “Music and art are my lifelines, and I

just cannot stop creating.”

Her new book is “Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the

Power of Art and Attitude,” a guide to help those who are struggling with or know

someone who battles chronic illness, disability, or unexpected life events.

Her website is www.aoedemuse.com