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Listen: Interview with DMPL Podcast
I talked with the Des Moines Public Library about writing, the long path to publishing, Broads and Books, and my loooooooong love of...
Feb 3, 2022


Listen: Interview with Foster Podcast
I talked with Foster Podcast about writing, the long path to publishing, how to go easier on ourselves, and more: Listen: Foster Podcast...
Jan 14, 2022


Review of Dig Me Out from Grist
The terrific Grist Journal published a review of Dig Me Out from Jennifer Marie Donahue! Read: Review of Dig Me Out (Grist)
Dec 6, 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 17, 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 16, 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 8, 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 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
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