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Lisa Shea was brought up on tales of true love conquering all obstacles.
From Tristan and Isolde in history to Aragorn and Arwen in fantasy, from
Tomoe and Kiso in Japan to Elizabeth and Darcy in England, Lisa spent her
formative years immersed in tales of love, romance, longing and contentment.
Lisa's innate curiosity drove her to travel and explore. She became
fascinated with how courtship traditions were molded by their environment
and culture. She roamed the woods of New England, imagining life as a
pre-colonial Native American. She climbed the steep steps of Chichen Itza in
Mexico, mused in the misty shadows of Stonehenge, ambled down the quiet
country lanes of Ukraine, gazed out from stonework bridges over the canals
of Venice. In each location she became immersed in the sights, sounds, and
distinct languages of love which echoed from each secluded cloister.
Lisa's educational training was in computers and database development. In
the early days of the web she began developing a "romantic help" website,
RomanceClass.com, which she filled with tens of thousands of tips on how to
live a richly romantic life. She drew from her years of research and travel
to fill the site with information from every culture, with advice from every
era of history. Almost immediately her visitors began clamoring for
country-specific books which they could read and be inspired by. The highest
volume of interest came from visitors interested in the Irish culture,
followed by Italy and France.
As a result, Lisa worked on all three books at once. She compiled her notes
on courtships, flowers, recipes, songs, wedding and marriage traditions for
these three fascinating areas of the world. Writing these books was a joy.
Describing the Blarney Stone took Lisa back to her visits to Ireland,
watching the sun spread its warming rays over a patchwork of green fields.
She fondly remembered her days in Italian wine country, taking a break on
the edge of a burbling fountain and watching couples stroll hand-in-hand
across the square. The cafes in Paris were always a special treat for Lisa,
relaxing over a fragrant meal, enjoying long discussions with friends while
the world slowly unspooled on the avenue beyond. Each of these cultures has
a long, wonderful tradition of romance and friendship which we can learn a
great deal from.
Finally the books were complete:
Weddings & Courtships - Ireland
Weddings & Courtships - France
Weddings & Courtships - Italy
All three books are currently available for purchase. Each one holds a
wealth of first-hand knowledge for anyone interested in the traditions,
foods, drinks and histories of these cultural groups. Readers can decorate
their homes, read the poetry, enjoy the recipes and envelop themselves in
the lifestyles described. Each book even provides a fully detailed movie
list of films shot in the locations, so readers can have a "virtual visit"
from the comfort of their living room!
Lisa is currently working on an epic undertaking - a book covering the
Wedding & Courtship traditions of Native American cultures. This is a labor
of love, encompassing not just one culture but hundreds. In geography the
book spans the entire sweep of the United States landscape, from the barren
deserts of the South West to the snow-filled mountains of Maine. No two
tribes are alike. Some tribes practiced matriarchy and strict monogamy,
while other tribes encouraged multiple partners and "free love". Lisa has
criss-crossed the continent many times in her quest to document, photograph
and understand each aspect of the Native American lifestyle to make this
book her best yet.
Be sure to keep your eyes open for this upcoming release!
By This Author
Weddings and courtships
Weddings and Courtships: France
Weddings and Courtships: Ireland
Weddings and Courtships: Italy
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