Ana Lisa de Jong is a contemplative poet, writer, mother, spouse, and administrator for the New Zealand Defence Force Chaplaincy team. Although, not always in that order.
Ana Lisa rediscovered the joy of writing in her 40’s, her first published piece appearing in ‘Refresh Journal of Contemplative Spirituality’. A decade later Ana Lisa has published ten poetry collections, since first starting to seriously write again in 2014. With a family to attend to, and a day job, Ana Lisa doesn’t submit her work widely, preferring to spend any free time writing or gardening, but she is an occasional contributor to Godspace and continues to be published in Refresh Journal of Contemplative Spirituality. Ana Lisa lives and writes in the beautiful North West Region of Auckland, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
For information on how to purchase Ana Lisa’s poetry, in both soft or hard cover volumes, or e-book formats, please see her ‘Books’ page.
Ana Lisa also gives away complimentary PDF collections of poetry on various themes. Make contact with her through this website or through Facebook Messenger if interested.
You can connect with Ana Lisa on Facebook.
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Note: Many of the scenic photographs on this website are the author’s own (those that are not credited to someone else), and also appear in her published poetry collections. These striking photographs of natural New Zealand scenery, along with the poetry and scripture verses, make the books beautiful meditative additions to times of reflection or prayer.
“These are poems to be read in the quiet of the early morning, or in the quiet of the darkness of the late evening. They are psalms and meditations for the heart and soul, and reading them, over and over, is an investment in the centering of one’s spirit.”
Glynn Young, Editor ‘Tweetspeak Poetry’
Living Tree Poetry 