Lisa Benson is a self-diagnosed recovering perfectionist who spent five years writing her multi-award winning memoir, Where Have I Been All My Life? During this time, she lived part time on a boat on Sydney Harbour which she found to be a peaceful and inspirational space for her writing. It wasn’t until Lisa was in her forties that she decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an author, and she now writes full-time.
Lisa’s motto is Stop Trying – Start Being although she spent most of her life doing the exact opposite. Her writing is honest and relatable, and she hopes her vulnerability helps others feel less alone. Lisa would love to inspire others to stop wasting time living up to other people’s expectations, to discover the magic of living an authentic life and to be free of self-imposed limitations.
Recognition for 'Where Have I Been All My Life?'
Gold - Literary Titan Award
Silver (Women’s Biographies) - Global Book Award
Distinguished Favourite (Self-Help General) - New Your City Big Book Award
Third Place (Memoirs Personal) - The Bookfest Award
Third Place (Memoirs Transformational) - The Bookfest Award
Lisa has also contributed to the following books and anthologies:
- Ubuntu - On Whose Shoulders We Stand (Oprah's Favourite Guest of all time, Dr Tererai Trent)
- Blessing the Page (Joanne Fedler)
- The Freedom in Forgiveness (Karen Weaver)
- Hear Us Roar – Lion Edition (Karen Weaver)
- Hear Us Roar – Lioness Edition (Karen Weaver) - Launching 2025
- Unstoppable Stories (Geraldine McGrath)
- Women Making a Difference (Peace Mitchell & Katy Garner)
- North Star Habits (Fleur Chambers) - Launching Nov 2024
Website - www.lisabensonauthor.com
