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October 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 Was Born"
Ligeia nominates "This Human Form Where I Was Born" for Pushcart Prize
October 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 Finding My Voice Through the Rage of Punk Music (LitHub)
October 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 SNL clip I can't stop watching.
Amy Lee Lillard | Newsletter: Live this Thursday! Plus essays, news, and SNL
October 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 (Autostraddle)
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!
October 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 Collection "Dig Me Out"
October 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 and process, and more.
October 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 info on touring dates, listen to a Broads and Books discussion around the book, and more!
October 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!
October 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"!
VarietyPack nominates "Exile in Guyville" as Best of the Net
