Pushcart Prize Nominee: "Typical Girls"
My story "Typical Girls," published in Barrelhouse, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize! Barrelhouse nominates "Typical Girls" for...
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Nov 17, 2021
Review of Dig Me Out from Gertrude Press
The iconic Gertrude Press published a review of Dig Me Out from Alex Carrigan! Read: Digging for Daylight (Gertrude Press)
Nov 16, 2021
News for you: Things to watch, read, listen + Dig Me Out news
In the newest subscriber newsletter: A movie to watch, a book to read, an episode to listen to. Plus, new essays, event recordings, and...
Nov 14, 2021
New essay: The best $15.79 I ever spent: My last terrible diet book (Vox)
In an essay for Vox, I wrote about the last terrible diet book I read, and how it sparked a return to my body. Read The best $15.79 I...
Nov 8, 2021
Watch: I.O.W.A. Festival
The Writers' Rooms (I.O.W.A.) Author Event is a multi-genre, multi-author book event held in Iowa. Watch the video for an excerpt from...
Nov 4, 2021
Watch: Broads and Books Presents Small Press Story Writers
If you missed the live event from Broads and Books, featuring the best small press story writers, check out the recording! Terrific...
Nov 2, 2021
News for you: Broads and Books Presents
In this week's subscriber newsletter: Register for my last public event of the year, check out past event recordings, and watch an SNL...
Oct 28, 2021
Interview with Author Christina Consolino
Christina Consolino, author and owner of a terrific writing blog, asked me questions about Dig Me Out, writing older, late-diagnosed...
Oct 25, 2021
News for you: On screen and in person events, essays + more
In this week's subscriber newsletter: Register for the live virtual event at the The Ivy Baltimore, visit me in person at Beaverdale...
Oct 24, 2021
Pushcart Prize Nominee: "This Human Form Where I Was Born"
My story "This Human Form Where I Was Born," published in Ligeia, has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize! Read "This Human Form Where I...
Oct 19, 2021
News for you: Live events, essays + more
In this week's subscriber newsletter: Register for the live virtual event at the Book Cellar Chicago, check out new essays, and watch an...
Oct 12, 2021
Dig Me Out: Available Now!
Special subscriber newsletter: Dig Me Out is now available wherever you buy books! In this newsletter, find all the ways to order, get...
Oct 8, 2021
New essay: 7 Books About Older Women Behaving Badly (Electric Literature)
In a reading list for Electric Literature, I recommend seven excellent books about older women behaving badly! Read "7 Books About Older...
Oct 4, 2021
"Best of the Net" Nominee: "Exile in Guyville"
My story "Exile in Guyville," published in Variety Pack, has been nominated for "Best of the Net"! Read "Exile in Guyville" VarietyPack...
Sep 21, 2021
News for you: September recommendations + news
In this month's subscriber newsletter: Recommendations for reading and listening, reader interviews on Broads and Books, and news for DIG...
Sep 9, 2021
Join me: DIG ME OUT on tour
Join me at DIG ME OUT events! View all the latest event info: https://www.amyleelillard.com/events October 21, 2021: Book Cellar...
Aug 9, 2021
News for you: August recommendations + news
In this month's subscriber newsletter: Recommendations for hot summer days, Heath returns to Broads and Books, and news for DIG ME OUT!...
Jul 29, 2021
Early Praise for DIG ME OUT: Chanelle Benz
Chanelle Benz, author of The Man Who Shot Out My Eye is Dead and The Gone Dead, says this about Dig Me Out: “A fierce debut collection...
Jul 17, 2021
New story "This Human Form Where I Was Born" appears in Ligeia Magazine
New story, available to read online! "This Human Form Where I Was Born" appears in the Summer 2021 issue of Ligeia, out now. Read "This...
Jul 9, 2021
News for you: July recommendations + news
In this month's subscriber newsletter: Sunburn-free recommendations for hot summer days, a new Broads and Books episode, and incredible...
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