Lisette Prendé
Author • Actor • Artist
Full Time Unicorn
About
Hi! I'm Lisette!
I’m a writer, voice artist and multidisciplinary creative with a love for storytelling, digital media, symbolism and all things slightly magical. I’m especially drawn to creative communication — the ways stories, visuals, voice and online spaces can connect people and bring ideas to life.
Astrologically speaking, I’m an Aquarius sun, Libra rising and Sagittarius moon — which probably explains my fascination with the mystical, my tendency to romanticise life and my constant hunger for growth, adventure and meaning. My Sagittarius moon also gives me a determined streak and the ability to keep moving forward, even when life gets messy.
In numerology, I’m an 11 — a master number associated with intuition, empathy and spiritual insight — which may explain why I was drawn to Tarot in the first place.
At heart, I’m endlessly curious. This space is where I share the many threads of my creative life: writing, fantasy, media, art, spirituality and the ideas that light me up.
“We don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.”
– Anais Nin
Writing
People often ask me why I write and my only explanation is this: I write because I must.
I began writing publicly in 2013 when I started a blog with a friend and since then have gone on to write for publications such as Headland Journal and The Spinoff.
The writing achievement I am most proud of is my debut fantasy novel Bianca De Lumiere; the story of a teenage outcast with supernatural powers.
Photography by Monica Ferguson
Podcast
Have you ever seen a ghost?
I’m a self confessed ghost obsessive. That’s why I started a podcast of real life spooky stories from across New Zealand.
If you’ve got a ghost story of your own that you’d like to share, get in touch!
Listen to Ghost Stories Aotearoa on the links below – if you dare!
Acting
I started acting by accident (or should I say ACTcident? sorry).
It was high School in 1998 and because I am such a fringe dweller, most of the subjects I wanted to take clashed with each other.
It was maths or drama class and though it might seem like a simple decision for someone who is allergic to maths, it wasn’t. I was also painfully shy.
However after my first class I was hooked. I could hide inside the skin of other people. How dark and macabre! This teenage goth was converted.
Since then I’ve performed in plays, films and voiced countless ads. It’s fun and strange and fabulous.
I’m signed with Kirsty Bunny Management in New Zealand, as well as Big Mouth Voices.
Tarot
Tarot and I started dating about six years ago and we couldn’t be happier!
Seriously though, when I got my first ever deck of tarot cards all those years ago I had no idea how much tarot would change my life.
I started out reading for myself, then friends. Before I knew it friends of friends and total strangers were getting in touch with me for readings.
Now, I use tarot most days to process my thoughts, clear out old emotions and manifest abundance!
I offer readings in person or via written report.
Get in touch!