Meet Evelyn Grace Berry
Stories of love, faith, and second chances.
It's nice to meet you!
My name is Evelyn Grace Berry... well, yes and no.
I write under a pen name. My real name is Lisa-Anne Berry, and that's where you'll find my nonfiction books. But for fiction, I write as Evelyn Grace Berry—a name chosen with purpose and heart.
When I first started writing fiction, no one was using the name Evelyn Grace. My real name, however, was already being used by another author publishing content that didn’t reflect my values.
So, I chose a pen name. But not a random one. Evelyn was my mother’s middle name. She passed away from cancer in 2009. Grace is my mother-in-law’s middle name—she is a wonderful, supportive woman I deeply love and admire. Using their names together was my way of honoring two of the most important women in my life.
For several years, I published simply as Evelyn Grace. Over time, though, other authors with similar names appeared, and I found that readers sometimes struggled to find my books.
So, I made the choice to publish as Evelyn Grace Berry. Adding my real last name gives clarity, ensures my books stand apart, and keeps all my writing—fiction and nonfiction—anchored to who I truly am.
I’ve always enjoyed writing, but my journey began in earnest with NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in 2013. That challenge pushed me to write my first 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Five years later, I polished it into something worth sharing. My debut novel, Seascapes, released in February 2020.
Before becoming a full-time author, I spent many years as a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom to three boys. My youngest graduated in 2022, and that milestone gave me the chance to focus more fully on writing.
When I’m not at my keyboard, you’ll often find me at the gym, where I coach athletes from age five to eighty. I truly love helping people grow in strength and confidence.
A Few Fun Things
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I love traveling with my husband, Tripp. Favorite places so far: Seattle, Nashville, and Prince Edward Island.
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My husband is also a writer! Under the pen name Tripp Berry, he creates Christian action/adventure stories set in a world before the Flood.
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Our pets keep life lively: My dog Addie loves adventures, and my cat Maggie is the official household supervisor.
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I often share stories, travels, and little behind-the-scenes peeks in my newsletter and on social media.
My Why
My goal with both fiction and nonfiction is simple: to create stories that are uplifting, faith-filled, and God-honoring.
Above all, my relationship with Jesus is central in my life, and I want that hope to shine through every page I write.