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, THE SECRET BUCKET LIST.

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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

DEEP SHARING

"Opening up to someone and sharing your deepest feelings is one of the most healing things you can do." 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

Alisa's Granmances

Here I am with my paternal grandmother, Iris, on the right, on her wedding day, and my mother, Linda, on the left, in her college portrait.

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

-E. Stranahan

Learn more at

alisafisher.com

Do you have a story to tell?

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Contact Alisa

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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