Wandering Writer
in Residence

“Lana is an incredibly generous soul. She celebrates the creative gifts of others, especially writers, and carries an energy that uplifts others into the light so others can see and celebrate their gifts too.”

—Christianne Squires,
Founder of The Light House Contemplative Community and Bookwifery

“Lana Cullis brings intelligence, warmth, sensitivity, dedication, and humanity to her writing.... That's why she is second-to-none as a storyteller, journalist, companion, facilitator, and guide.”

—Susan Scott, editor Body & Soul

"Lana's writing features quirky details and inspiring insights. She approaches stories from diverse angles and directions, inviting the reader to both a broader view and a more intimate glimpse into their own lives. She encourages emerging and established writers alike to weave their story into a larger collective story with wisdom for all."

—Vickie MacArthur,
author of A Lotus On Fire

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About Lana

Lana Cullis is an ardent writer, avid scrapbooker, lapsed musician, and wandering pet and house sitter. She believes in the restorative power of writing and is committed to creating kinship between writers of all levels. Lana’s writing draws on waking dreams, voices, and visions that reveal the tender places where human truth, individuality, and courage intersect.

 

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