LISAJOY SACHS
"We all leave things behind, but it’s what we carry forward that matters.” - Lisajoy Sachs
All About Me
Lisajoy Sachs is a dedicated writer, beer enthusiast, and passionate advocate for preserving history and culture through storytelling. Born and raised on Long Island and in New York’s Hudson Valley, her early years were shaped by the striking contrast of mountains and sea. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in community and tradition, Lisajoy developed a lifelong appreciation for connection, creativity, and cultural heritage.
Her professional journey is as dynamic as her personal interests. With a career that spans Fine Arts, Interior Design, Metalsmithing, Lapidary, and the craft beer and hospitality industries, Lisajoy has cultivated a rich and diverse foundation of knowledge and experience.
She holds several distinguished degrees and certifications, including a Master of Fine Arts from the City University of New York and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Alfred University. Additionally, she is an Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) through the Gemological Institute of America. In the beer world, Lisajoy is a graduate of Yakima Chief Hops’ Hop & Brew School and a Cicerone® Certified Beer Server, reflecting her expertise and passion for the craft.
As a writer, Lisajoy explores a wide range of topics—from beer culture and community engagement to historical fiction, which remains closest to her heart. Her work reflects a deep respect for the past and a fascination with how personal stories intersect with larger historical movements. She has published multiple articles highlighting how the craft beer industry promotes diversity and unity and continues to inspire readers with her thoughtful and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Lisajoy’s fiction is driven by a passion for history and family heritage, often set against vividly imagined backdrops and featuring characters navigating profound social and personal change. Whether capturing the resilience of refugees in pre-WWII Europe or illuminating the quiet strength of individuals in times of upheaval, her stories bring authenticity, emotion, and depth to the page.
Outside her professional life, Lisajoy is an avid cyclist and skier. Alongside her partner and their dog Hops, she travels in their camper van to explore new landscapes and seek out adventure.
Through her creative pursuits and professional endeavors, Lisajoy Sachs continues to bridge the gap between history, culture, and the shared human experience—bringing voice and visibility to the stories that matter most.
My HP Books
Bright One is a powerful and deeply moving historical novel that brings to light a rarely told perspective of World War II—a story not from inside the concentration camps, but from the outside, where desperate choices meant the difference between life and death.
Inspired by true events, this emotionally rich narrative follows Jetti Finkelthal, a Jewish mother in Czernowitz, Romania, who makes the unimaginable decision to send her young daughter, Bertha, into an arranged marriage to save her from the horrors of Nazi persecution.
Told through the lens of her great-granddaughter, Lisajoy Sachs, this novel draws from a trove of family letters, photographs, stories, and memories to create a vivid, character-driven story of survival, sacrifice, and enduring love. As Jetti grapples with the grief of separation and the weight of her decision, her daughter embarks on a journey of exile, fear, and eventual resilience—carrying with her a secret sewn into the seams of her dresses: hidden treasures, and her mother’s hope.
Bright One stands apart in its genre by offering a unique lens on the Holocaust era—one centered not on imprisonment, but on forced separation and escape. It explores the intergenerational impact of trauma and the profound strength of maternal love, illuminating how personal sacrifice can echo through generations. The story is steeped in historical authenticity, emotional depth, and intimate detail, drawing readers into a world where ordinary people are called to extraordinary courage.
For those drawn to stories that explore the legacy of love and survival through the eyes of women and families forever altered by war, Bright One is a testament to the unbreakable bond between mother and child—and the lengths to which one woman will go to protect the future of her bloodline.
