These Mums Write

Momcom author Lisa Roe on persistence, writing comedy and motherhood


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Do you ever find yourself laughing (and sometimes crying) about the everyday life of being a mom?

Momcom is a newly emerging genre that centres on the humour and heart of motherhood and could be the perfect for the story inside you.

Lisa Roe's debut momcom novel, Welcome to the Neighbourhood, was named one of the best reads of 2022 by USA Today.

In this episode, she shares the highs of writing motherhood, tips for writing humour and her journey as a first-time author.

Connect with Lisa via her https://linktr.ee/Lisaroewrites and via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lisaroewrites/?hl=en

Resources mentioned: 

Welcome to the Neighbourhood https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Neighborhood-Heartfelt-Romantic-Fiction-ebook/dp/B09DTK7L2W

Women’s Fictions Writers Association: https://www.womensfictionwriters.org/

The fifth semester https://www.the5thsemester.com/

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