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The Granmance Story

What is a granmance™?

 Granmance, a portmanteau of "grandparent" and "romance," 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 the wisdom that bridges generations. The term was inspired by the characters at the heart of Alisa Fisher's novel Finding Izzy.  

Welcome to granmance.com

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

CLOSE TIES

DEEP SHARING

CLOSE TIES

 In an era of weakened social connections, experts saying bonding with an older or younger friend offers unique benefits.  -May 29, 2026, The New York Times 

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

One woman applies lipstick on another 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." 

-Alisa Fisher

Book cover about healing journey with grandma in national parks.

This book is a real-life granmance! Veterinary student Brad Ryan was dangerously burned out when he realized he needed to change his life. Seeking healing from a grueling schedule, he embarked on a journey to reconnect with nature and his beloved grandmother, Joy.  

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Here I am with my paternal grandmother, Iris, on the right in her wedding day portrait, and my mother, Linda, on the left in her college portrait. My grandmother, an Italian immigrant who entered the U.S. through Ellis Island in 1927, had to overcome many obstacles to start her new life here. She was a calm and steady presence in my life. Her Friday night pizza parties were legendary and influenced my lifelong love of cooking.

Woman holding two framed vintage portraits outdoors.

What if the greatest love story isn't a romance—but a granmance?

Learn more about the inspiration for granmance at:

alisafisher.com

Contact Alisa

CONTACT

Alisa Fisher coined the term GRANMANCE™ to explain a close and affectionate bond between generations. It was inspired by the characters at the heart of her young adult novel, FINDING IZZY. Do you have a granmance to share? We would love to hear from you! Find inspiration on our submissions page.

Email Alisa at

fisher1031@gmail.com


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