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...
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- 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
Watch: Conversation with Kali White for Beaverdale Books
If you missed the live event at Beaverdale Books featuring my conversation with Kali White, author of The Monsters We Make, check out the...
- 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 27, 2021
Listen: Interview with Culture Buzz
I visited the KFMG studios to chat with John Busbee from the Culture Buzz: Listen: The Culture Buzz with Amy Lee Lillard
- Oct 27, 2021
Watch: Conversation with Jeannie Vanasco for The Ivy Baltimore
If you missed the live virtual event featuring my conversation with Jeannie Vanasco, author of Things We Didn't Talk About When I Was a...
- 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 22, 2021
New essay: Finding My Voice Through the Rage of Punk Music (LitHub)
In an essay for LitHub, I wrote about channeling the anger and passion of punk music into my writing (especially Dig Me Out). Read...
- 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 18, 2021
New essay: Asshole, Autistic and Other A-Words of My Love Life (Autostraddle)
In an essay for Autostraddle, I'm getting personal about autism and dating. Read Asshole, Autistic, and Other A-Words of My Love Life...
- Oct 18, 2021
New essay: The Best Books Celebrating Angry Women (Shepherd)
In an essay for Shepherd, I pick five books celebrating angry women, like the kind you'll find in Dig Me Out! Read The Best Books...
- Oct 14, 2021
New essay: Playlist for Dig Me Out (LargeHearted Boy)
In an essay for LargeHearted Boy, I share the songs behind the stories of Dig Me Out! Read "Amy Lee Lillard's Playlist for Her Story...
- Oct 13, 2021
Interview: Broads and Books
This week on Broads and Books, the tables have TURNED, and Erin is interviewing me. We're talking reading influences, writing evolution...
- 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...
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