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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 4, 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...
Nov 2, 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 28, 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 27, 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 25, 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 24, 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 22, 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 19, 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 18, 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 14, 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 13, 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 12, 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 8, 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...
Oct 4, 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 21, 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...
Sep 9, 2021


New essay: The wrong sort of girl and Fear Street
In an essay for the excellent "Episodes" newsletter from Emily VanDerWerff, I take on what it means to be a witch in the excellent Fear...
Aug 18, 2021
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