Lily Meade
@lilymeade.bsky.social
Homeless novelist. Author of: THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN 🐾 (Aug 26 2025) and THE SHADOW SISTER 🦋 (out now!). Here for books, equality, and Taylor Swift. @LilyMeade on most other platforms.
Learn more: lilymeade.com
Learn more: lilymeade.com
Full update at gofund.me/448216113 but we also have Venmo (@Lily-Meade-1), Cashapp ($lilymeade). Additional options also on my website lilymeade.com/donate
(This is Lily directly. I am breaking my social hiatus to post this update due to the emergency. I won’t have WiFi much longer though.) 2/2
(This is Lily directly. I am breaking my social hiatus to post this update due to the emergency. I won’t have WiFi much longer though.) 2/2
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Full update at gofund.me/448216113 but we also have Venmo (@Lily-Meade-1), Cashapp ($lilymeade). Additional options also on my website lilymeade.com/donate
(This is Lily directly. I am breaking my social hiatus to post this update due to the emergency. I won’t have WiFi much longer though.) 2/2
(This is Lily directly. I am breaking my social hiatus to post this update due to the emergency. I won’t have WiFi much longer though.) 2/2
EMERGENCY UPDATE: We’re in dire need of support due to an ongoing power outage that has destroyed our food supplies, drained our batteries, and has us stuck in the cold with no heat. PLEASE SHARE! 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
EMERGENCY UPDATE: We’re in dire need of support due to an ongoing power outage that has destroyed our food supplies, drained our batteries, and has us stuck in the cold with no heat. PLEASE SHARE! 1/2
Here’s a direct link to this update on Substack, if you wish to more easily share it with others: lilymeade.substack.com/p/october-20...
I’ve also added all my past housing updates as an archive there for easier reading. Thank you. Wishing you all happier days. 3/3
I’ve also added all my past housing updates as an archive there for easier reading. Thank you. Wishing you all happier days. 3/3
October 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Here’s a direct link to this update on Substack, if you wish to more easily share it with others: lilymeade.substack.com/p/october-20...
I’ve also added all my past housing updates as an archive there for easier reading. Thank you. Wishing you all happier days. 3/3
I’ve also added all my past housing updates as an archive there for easier reading. Thank you. Wishing you all happier days. 3/3
Please know that even if I don’t respond immediately to any words of support, I do appreciate them. I will be back when I am able.
Here’s a direct link to my housing fundraiser: gofund.me/949fb16cc 2/3
Here’s a direct link to my housing fundraiser: gofund.me/949fb16cc 2/3
October 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Please know that even if I don’t respond immediately to any words of support, I do appreciate them. I will be back when I am able.
Here’s a direct link to my housing fundraiser: gofund.me/949fb16cc 2/3
Here’s a direct link to my housing fundraiser: gofund.me/949fb16cc 2/3
OCTOBER UPDATE: For my mental health, I cannot be online right now. I’m only logging in long enough to post this as I don’t want to let the kindness that has been extended to me go unacknowledged, especially after such a hard week.
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October 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
OCTOBER UPDATE: For my mental health, I cannot be online right now. I’m only logging in long enough to post this as I don’t want to let the kindness that has been extended to me go unacknowledged, especially after such a hard week.
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My first ever published short story is out today! Writing about my genetic condition, Neurofibromatosis, in an empowering way was such a gift! I’ve attached a grocery list of some items you might want to pick up if you read my story “The Worst Of It.” Please pick up THESE BODIES AIN’T BROKEN!
October 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
My first ever published short story is out today! Writing about my genetic condition, Neurofibromatosis, in an empowering way was such a gift! I’ve attached a grocery list of some items you might want to pick up if you read my story “The Worst Of It.” Please pick up THESE BODIES AIN’T BROKEN!
Sharing this really great long-form piece by @brit.bgay.social on the real question we should all be asking ourselves: “Why are we spending so much time on Taylor Swift?” open.substack.com/pub/brittsca...
Please give it a read and tell me your thoughts.
Please give it a read and tell me your thoughts.
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sharing this really great long-form piece by @brit.bgay.social on the real question we should all be asking ourselves: “Why are we spending so much time on Taylor Swift?” open.substack.com/pub/brittsca...
Please give it a read and tell me your thoughts.
Please give it a read and tell me your thoughts.
Favor to ask! If you’re going to one of THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL pop ups, would you mind bringing one of my books along for a photo like this? I’m nowhere near any of the events, but it would feel like I was there if my book babies were. The Shadow Sister or The Hex Girls is fine!
October 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Favor to ask! If you’re going to one of THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL pop ups, would you mind bringing one of my books along for a photo like this? I’m nowhere near any of the events, but it would feel like I was there if my book babies were. The Shadow Sister or The Hex Girls is fine!
Happy Showgirl release day. Here’s hoping it gives me a boost of much needed serotonin, because I am scraping the barrel for positivity lately.
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Happy Showgirl release day. Here’s hoping it gives me a boost of much needed serotonin, because I am scraping the barrel for positivity lately.
Today marks the first Writing Wednesday over on my Patreon, where I will be sharing writing check ins every week with all my Writing Circle tier patrons! To celebrate this new tradition, I’ve made the first update available to members of any tier (including free)! ♥️ www.patreon.com/posts/140234...
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Today marks the first Writing Wednesday over on my Patreon, where I will be sharing writing check ins every week with all my Writing Circle tier patrons! To celebrate this new tradition, I’ve made the first update available to members of any tier (including free)! ♥️ www.patreon.com/posts/140234...
This is not a paid job for me. I’m honored to support the charity, but this fall has been really difficult financially. We could use some travel funds to help us with the trip and final few days of September. www.lilymeade.com/donate 2/2
September 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is not a paid job for me. I’m honored to support the charity, but this fall has been really difficult financially. We could use some travel funds to help us with the trip and final few days of September. www.lilymeade.com/donate 2/2
I have a favor to ask:
On Saturday, Mom and I are driving 3 hours each way so I can be the featured author at the Dolly Day 5k charity run in Yakima, WA. The proceeds of this event benefit Dolly Parton’s children’s book charity that sends a book a month from birth to age 5 for ANY family. 1/2
On Saturday, Mom and I are driving 3 hours each way so I can be the featured author at the Dolly Day 5k charity run in Yakima, WA. The proceeds of this event benefit Dolly Parton’s children’s book charity that sends a book a month from birth to age 5 for ANY family. 1/2
September 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I have a favor to ask:
On Saturday, Mom and I are driving 3 hours each way so I can be the featured author at the Dolly Day 5k charity run in Yakima, WA. The proceeds of this event benefit Dolly Parton’s children’s book charity that sends a book a month from birth to age 5 for ANY family. 1/2
On Saturday, Mom and I are driving 3 hours each way so I can be the featured author at the Dolly Day 5k charity run in Yakima, WA. The proceeds of this event benefit Dolly Parton’s children’s book charity that sends a book a month from birth to age 5 for ANY family. 1/2
Asked my local pharmacy about the COVID/flu shot costs. It will be $223.69 for both (going with their “cheaper” flu vaccine) without insurance. I am sharing this to be transparent of the reality of poverty. Because I can’t afford insurance, I have to decide which bill to neglect if I want the shot.
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Asked my local pharmacy about the COVID/flu shot costs. It will be $223.69 for both (going with their “cheaper” flu vaccine) without insurance. I am sharing this to be transparent of the reality of poverty. Because I can’t afford insurance, I have to decide which bill to neglect if I want the shot.
Keep your eye out in Washington for transphobic grifters like these gathering signatures to try and get “sports fairness” laws on the ballot. She was successfully manipulating people into signing by framing it as “pro girl” and helping parents. I told her EXACTLY what I thought of her.
September 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Keep your eye out in Washington for transphobic grifters like these gathering signatures to try and get “sports fairness” laws on the ballot. She was successfully manipulating people into signing by framing it as “pro girl” and helping parents. I told her EXACTLY what I thought of her.
Given my extreme poverty and homelessness, ongoing support is crucial to my survival as a creative. Your patronage could make all the difference in my efforts to bring you more books, workshops, and educational content.
September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Given my extreme poverty and homelessness, ongoing support is crucial to my survival as a creative. Your patronage could make all the difference in my efforts to bring you more books, workshops, and educational content.
I've been hard at work revamping my Patreon tiers! I have fun rewards at every level of support (including FREE) and would love more than anything if you would check them out and consider sharing my offers with a friend!
You can pledge now at Patreon.com/lilymeade
You can pledge now at Patreon.com/lilymeade
September 22, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I've been hard at work revamping my Patreon tiers! I have fun rewards at every level of support (including FREE) and would love more than anything if you would check them out and consider sharing my offers with a friend!
You can pledge now at Patreon.com/lilymeade
You can pledge now at Patreon.com/lilymeade
Video coming soon of my visit to @tacomahistoricalsociety for my Your Family Folklore writing workshop today, but I wanted to share that: 1) I made it, despite the headache and flat tire that tried to stop me! and 2) A pic of me with MY MUSEUM EXHIBIT!
September 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Video coming soon of my visit to @tacomahistoricalsociety for my Your Family Folklore writing workshop today, but I wanted to share that: 1) I made it, despite the headache and flat tire that tried to stop me! and 2) A pic of me with MY MUSEUM EXHIBIT!
Starting to think the universe does not want this event to happen. 😩
September 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Starting to think the universe does not want this event to happen. 😩
A friend of mine is planning to replace their canceled Hulu/Disney+ bundle with a monthly pledge on my Patreon! 🥹 (You can too, if you’d like: Patreon.com/lilymeade)
September 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A friend of mine is planning to replace their canceled Hulu/Disney+ bundle with a monthly pledge on my Patreon! 🥹 (You can too, if you’d like: Patreon.com/lilymeade)
If you preordered THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN and submitted your receipt, you should have an email waiting!
If you didn't, I have good news: I decided to offer the workshop to all first month sales AND library checkouts/requests, so you can still join us! lily.la/preorder
If you didn't, I have good news: I decided to offer the workshop to all first month sales AND library checkouts/requests, so you can still join us! lily.la/preorder
September 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
If you preordered THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN and submitted your receipt, you should have an email waiting!
If you didn't, I have good news: I decided to offer the workshop to all first month sales AND library checkouts/requests, so you can still join us! lily.la/preorder
If you didn't, I have good news: I decided to offer the workshop to all first month sales AND library checkouts/requests, so you can still join us! lily.la/preorder
I can’t afford the rising rates at my old P.O. Box so we’ve switched to a cheaper option that allows more/bigger packages, too! Here’s our new address if you’d like to send me a letter, a gift, or something to help us (from my housing wishlist or just in general).
September 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I can’t afford the rising rates at my old P.O. Box so we’ve switched to a cheaper option that allows more/bigger packages, too! Here’s our new address if you’d like to send me a letter, a gift, or something to help us (from my housing wishlist or just in general).
Happy birthday to Scooby Doo! My life has changed for the better with the Mystery Inc in it and I’m so honored that THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN is included in the big box of birthday goodies Warner Brothers is sending to influencers for Scoobtember!
September 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Happy birthday to Scooby Doo! My life has changed for the better with the Mystery Inc in it and I’m so honored that THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN is included in the big box of birthday goodies Warner Brothers is sending to influencers for Scoobtember!
Now that THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN is out, I thought I’d tell you my new IP dream goal: Jurassic World, I would like to feed fictional people to dinosaurs for you. Here is my very ✨professional✨ resume centered around that purpose.
September 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Now that THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN is out, I thought I’d tell you my new IP dream goal: Jurassic World, I would like to feed fictional people to dinosaurs for you. Here is my very ✨professional✨ resume centered around that purpose.
