"I LOVE YOUR WRITING STYLE..."
"Lisa, I love your writing style ... it's so easy to read. I thorougly enjoyed reading 'Skin Deep." It was a fascinating story.

- Shirley Taylor Haizlip, Los Angeles, CA (author, "The Sweeter the Juice.")

"...CAN'T WAIT TO READ PART II"
"I thoroughly enjoyed your book. I finished it on Sunday. You have motivated me to write up the search for my great-grandfather. I have kept a journal of my search, but never thought about publishing it before now. Thanks for the inspiration.

Your book had suspense. You are bold! And that's a good thing, too. I was like on pins and needles when you showed up at cousin's house and she did know you are black. But it worked out. Your story about Barnard's farm was creepy

Can't wait to read Part II."

- Patricia Bayonne-Johnson, Oakland, CA

"I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH..."
"I have just started reading your fabulous book and couldn't put it down. I started at 5 o'clock in the morning. I went to bed early and when I awoke I just decided to stay awake and maybe start on all the readings I have next to my bed head.

Lisa, you write fantastically but you are smart and wise!! WOW! I've learned so much and I've just read the first story. There are so many things about you, your thoughts, your dedication, your enthusiasm and your style. Oh, I love your style. Forgive me for taking a part, but it reminds me of how I love to write and what I try very hard to show those in my writing class. I am always a little hesitant for some strangers to read my "memoir" because it is (as my son said) "so personal". Yet I believe that is what makes it interesting to others and therapeutic for me. ... more