Lisa Reifsnider

Lisa Reifsnider is an American fiction writer. She writes stories that blend fantasy with domestic drama. She is best known for her debut novel, Three-Sided Heart, published in 2026. This marked her first published work of this length.

Lisa Reifsnider studied at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there. She attended from 1986 to 1990.

Reifsnider began writing seriously after her youngest child left home. She turned a lifelong talent for storytelling into a new pursuit. She honed her craft through formal writing classes. She found early success writing several short stories.

In 2026, Reifsnider published her debut novel, Three-Sided Heart. The book is a domestic thriller layered with psychological suspense. It follows Juliet, whose husband Jack is killed suddenly. He dies in a shocking road rage incident.

Juliet must guide her children through their grief. She also works to steady a business left without its leader. A looming trial promises answers about Jack's death. It also threatens to expose secrets from his past.

Another woman, Hadley, then comes forward in the story. She claims to have shared a deep connection with Jack. Her claims call Juliet's entire marriage into question. Juliet begins to suspect her husband led a double life.

Juliet's search for the truth drives the novel forward. She faces mounting accusations and spreading rumours throughout. Jack's reputation and her children's future hang in the balance. Her own sense of reality is tested as well.

Lisa Reifsnider has been married to her husband for over thirty years. The couple split their time between two countries. They live outside Brussels, Belgium for part of the year. They spend the rest of the year in Austin, Texas.

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