Lisa Baker has been a writer of nonfiction articles, a youth director, a barista, a volunteer in Romania, and a writing teacher. Now she's a mom and a freelance writer working on novels in the rare moments when her toddler sleeps. 

What I'm reading

What do great writers read? I have no idea. But I can tell you what I've been reading lately. And I have impeccable taste in literature. If I love it, you should too. 

What I'm writing

Writing is a lonely calling. Thanks to the internet, it doesn't have to be. Follow my struggles with intriguing research, meandering plots, and disobedient characters. Just be sure to drink lots of coffee first so you can keep up.