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What is a granmance™?

Granmance is a portmanteau of grandparent and romance. It describes a deep and transformative bond between a young person and older adult—such as a grandmother or mentor—characterized by shared adventures, friendship, and wisdom that bridges generations. It was inspired by Alisa Fisher's contemporary young adult novel, FINDING IZZY.

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Two women sitting on steps, focused on a smartphone, dressed in black with sneakers.

CLOSE TIES

DEEP SHARING

CLOSE TIES

"Close ties are good for us and provide health benefits. Having someone you can rely on and trust reduces stress and enhances well-being."  Clare Ansberry

Two young girls holding hands and smiling on a beach.

FRIENDSHIP

DEEP SHARING

CLOSE TIES

 "When it comes to lasting romance, passion has nothing on friendship." Arthur Brooks

A woman applies lipstick on another woman's lips outdoors.

DEEP SHARING

DEEP SHARING

DEEP SHARING

"Opening up to someone and sharing your deepest feelings is one of the most healing things you can do. It is a beautiful expression of life." Alisa Fisher

This book is a real-life granmance! Veterinary student Brad Ryan was dangerously burned out when he realized he needed to change. Seeking healing from a grueling schedule, he set out to reconnect with nature and his grandmother, Joy. Together, over a seven year period, they visited all 63 U.S. National Parks. Read more

When fifteen-year-old Izzy discovers her terminally ill step-grandmother's secret bucket list, she has one summer to help Sally chase long-forgotten dreams before time runs out. Set against the movie-making backdrop of Los Angeles, Izzy and Sally become the stars of an unforgettable summer adventure—one that outshines the Hollywood blockbusters filming just down the street. FINDING IZZY, the contemporary YA novel by Alisa Fisher.




"Sally throws herself into life in a way that Izzy is only beginning to understand."


-E. Stranahan

Learn more at

alisafisher.com

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CONTACT

 Alisa Fisher coined GRANMANCE™, a literary term for stories exploring transformative intergenerational bonds. 


Do you have a granmance you'd like to share? I'm excited to hear from you!

Email Alisa at

fisher1031@gmail.com


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