Lorisa D. Wiedenheft

Author, Writer, Poet

I write books about brave kids facing challenging circumstances.

“The Oasis is a meaningful middle grade novel for readers of all ages, bringing them on a vivid journey through young Charly’s story of heartache and loss. While immersed in the small-town North Carolina setting, I found myself touched by Charly’s grief, cheering her on through moments of growth, and inspired by the way she still held onto sparks of hope. I also loved how author Lorisa D. Wiedenheft crafted the novel in verse, demonstrating that sometimes saying less leaves space to better highlight the profound. The Oasis is a beautiful read that demonstrates the power of love, not to save us from our troubles, but to remind us we are not alone in them.”

Kendra Broekhuis, author of Between You and Us and Nearly Beloved