Welcome! My name is Lysa Shimkus (maiden name Yang), and I am a Hmong American neurodivergent writer. My writings include A Town Called Home, winner of the 2024 International Impact Award, the on-going Happily Ever After series, and several short stories. Aside from writing, I am a life-longer learner and teacher.

I use my blog to teach you about books, writing, and publishing. If there’s anything missing in the gap, that you’d like to learn about, feel free to email me.

I’m also a single mom with two rambunctious young kids who make my life worthwhile^-^