Lisa Sharkey is the Senior Vice President and Director of Creative Development for HarperCollins Publishers Worldwide.

Blog Entries by Lisa Sharkey

Leave Your Germs at the Door

Posted June 5, 2009 | 04:59 PM (EST)


Quite often people ask me how much more it costs to "go green". And often my answer is that rather than spending money, there are free ways to go green that actually save you money.

Here's one of my favorites. Leave your shoes, and their germ infested soles, at the...

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Stop Walking on Little Children

6 Comments | Posted May 20, 2009 | 02:05 PM (EST)


Going green means many different things. It means using less energy, decreasing toxins, and of course, lowering your carbon footprint. In order to protect the future of our planet, we need to also preserve our greatest human resource, our children.

Have you ever taken the time to look at the...

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What Most Doctors Won't Tell You About Preparing for the Swine Flu

35 Comments | Posted May 1, 2009 | 10:59 AM (EST)


Author's note: This swine flu story on alternative and complementary medicine is not meant to replace anything you hear from you doctor, the WHO or the CDC, but is meant to show you some natural ways to enhance your overall wellness in addition to any medication you may need either...

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Hey Mister Mayor, Shed Some Light for Us

Posted April 26, 2009 | 04:00 PM (EST)


Dear Mayor Bloomberg,

I see you have just implemented new green guidelines for New York City.

I applaud you for your eco-consciousness. Just want to give you a heads up about a little issue with those compact fluorescent light bulbs.

You see, Mayor Bloomberg. I live in a green house...

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Mercury, Like the Planet, Gets Around

285 Comments | Posted April 21, 2009 | 05:49 PM (EST)


I opened my closet door the other evening after work and was instantly freaked out.

What littered the floor of the closet looked like bits of shredded paper that my dog had chewed up. Unfortunately, it was far more threatening and the clean-up was much more complicated than I had...

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Are Vampires Biting Into Your Energy Budget?

Posted March 24, 2009 | 02:38 PM (EST)


So many people these days are trying to figure out how to save green by going green and I thought you might want to learn about a super simple and free way to do so by flipping a switch or pulling a plug.

As a publishing executive, I know that...

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Green Books: A Great Way to Get Started on the Path to Eco-Wellness

Posted February 11, 2009 | 05:10 PM (EST)


If you are thinking about adopting a greener lifestyle, but you're just not sure how to do it, perhaps picking up a green-themed book might help get you started on the path to wellness and healthier living. And for goodness sake, if you are going to buy something these...

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Why I Live in a Green House

Posted November 26, 2008 | 04:35 PM (EST)



Like millions of Americans, I want a safe environment for my family. Fast food gives me the creeps, toys made with chemicals scare me, as do ones that light up, make noises and contain screens for young children to stare at.

Before I became...

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