Fargo mom pens first book after own journey of discovery Lisa Gulland-Nelson found permission to live her heart's desire and she wants others to feel inspired to do the same 10:45 am, Jan. 25, 2021 × "You Have Permission" by Lisa Gulland-Nelson publishes Jan. 26 but is available for pre-order. Special to On the Minds of Moms FARGO — Several years ago, Lisa Gulland-Nelson set out to draft a fiction novel during an eight-week intensive writing course. Yet, what poured out of her was something entirely different. Instead, Gulland-Nelson penned a nonfiction empowerment book called "You Have Permission" aimed at inspiring people to give themselves the opportunity, and most importantly, the permission to live what's in their heart.