Hello, I’m Lizzie

dyslexic. artist. author. soul healer. wise woman.

I am so glad you are here….

All my life I have hidden my superpower.

That I am dyslexic.

I processed information very differently to how mainstream schools wanted me to.

But I never let it stop me getting to where I needed to go.

One of my favourite books is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, his words made me really look at my life and change it for the better. This is my favourite quote of his, which amplifies how I try live my life.

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”

Growing up in Northampton, I faced challenges in school, often labeled as "stupid" due to my struggles with traditional learning methods.

I excelled at sport. But found writing and reading challenging. I love books though!

It wasn't until later that I discovered I was dyslexic, something I learned to keep hidden.

Despite these challenges, I navigated a successful career in nursing, raised my beautiful family, brought back Gold from the Commonwealth Archery Championships, pursued property investment, and found love with my partner, Annie.

I am very excited to announce my first book “The Nightingale who lost her Voice” is available now.

I wrote this for those of us who have ever struggled to ask for help, because one thing I have learned in life is asking for help is a strength.

I am passionate about sharing the Nightingale’s story and will be touring with the book in a variety of bookshops. Details coming soon!

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Nightingale Who Lost her Voice

An Enchanting Tale of Friendship and Resilience

In a world where melodies dance on the breeze, one nightingale finds herself silenced, her enchanting song snatched away by a relentless wind. 

Devastated and afraid, she embarks on a heartfelt journey to reclaim her voice. 

Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of friendship as she enlists the help of her loyal companions including a gentle bear, brave snake and honest crow. 

Together, they face their fears and confront the wind that threatens not only the nightingale's song but the harmony of their beloved home. 

Join the nightingale and her friends in this inspiring tale of resilience, courage, and the power of asking for help. 

 As the winds howl and hope seems distant, they learn that even the most impossible dreams can become a reality when you stand by those who truly care. 

Will they triumph against the storm, or will the nightingale's song remain lost forever?

Discover how to find your voice in the face of adversity in this enchanting story that reminds us all to never give up on ourselves and to cherish the bonds of friendship.

I made the impossible possible writing this book. I want to help others understand what its truly like to be dyslexic
— Author, Lizzie Cantopher

ABOUT ME

Before 2024, Lizzie didn’t tell many people she had dyslexia. Lizzie went to an ordinary school, and she was told from a very young age that she was a bit stupid because she didn’t read and write the same as everyone else. 

At age 67 I decided it was time to stand in my own truth. It was in a local bookshop I found a shelf of books written for dyslexic people. I could finally read!

It was after a converation about dyslexia, the bookshop owner, suggested to me that I could write my story.

The very next day the story of the Nightingale began to flood onto the page. 

For years, I managed to hide my superpower, through asking for help and sheer tenacity.

I navigated a successful nursing career, motherhood, eventually becoming a property investor and finding love with my partner Annie. 

But now the secret is out.

I hope to inspire others who process and learn differently.

That they are not alone and that they can turn the impossible into possible.

My offerings…

“You can turn the impossible into possible…the key is understanding we all consume and process information differently.”

Lizzie Cantopher