Lisa Jensen is a successful American author, best known for her young adult historical and fantasy novels. She was born and raised in California and has lived near the ocean for most of her life. Jensen's love for the ocean is evident in her writing, as she often incorporates themes and settings inspired by the sea.
Before becoming a full-time author, Jensen worked as a movie reviewer for a Santa Cruz newspaper for 25 years. She then moved on to writing book reviews for the San Francisco Chronicle, specializing in historical and women's fiction. Jensen's experience as a reviewer has given her a unique perspective on the publishing industry and has helped her to hone her writing skills.
In addition to her work as a reviewer, Jensen has also worked as a cartoonist, a television hostess, and a dollmaker. She has been actively writing for over two decades and has published three standalone novels, all of which have been well-received by critics and readers alike. Her novels, which include "The Witch From the Sea," "Alias Hook," and "Beast: A Tale of Love and Revenge," explore themes of adventure, romance, and historical fiction. Jensen is known for her immersive world-building and richly drawn characters, which have captivated readers and established her as a respected voice in the literary world.