by Lorinda Boyer | Jul 20, 2026 | Anthologies, Published, Substack
I’m celebrating some wonderful writing news today. I recently learned that my essay, “The Negotiation Never Ended,” has been accepted for publication in Body Stories, Story Circle Network’s upcoming anthology. Just the title makes me smile a little, because if you’ve... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Apr 25, 2026 | Anthologies, Published, Substack
Today I get to share a bit of joyful news. The LISP anthology is now officially available to purchase, and I’m honored to have my work included among so many talented writers. There is something quietly thrilling about knowing words written in my corner of the world... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Mar 14, 2026 | Anthologies, Published, Substack
Some days writing feels like sending messages in bottles out to sea. You write the thing.You revise the thing.You send the thing out into the world and hope someone, somewhere, picks it up. And sometimes… they do. This week brought two small but mighty reminders that... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Jan 31, 2026 | Anthologies, Award, Published, Substack
Some news I’m holding gently—and proudly—today. I was nominated for the Pushcart Prize. For one piece of writing. From a small press. In the company of women whose words I deeply admire. The nomination comes from Story Circle Network, which in 2025 celebrated its 28th... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Dec 23, 2025 | Anthologies, Published, Substack
I’m so honored to share that my essay, “I Thought Body Positivity Meant Failure,”appears in Issue 9 of Fruitslice Magazine—an issue devoted to killing cringe and choosing authenticity over shame. This issue is a love letter to the parts of us that were taught to... 
by Lorinda Boyer | Dec 19, 2025 | Anthologies, Event, Published, Substack
New books, brave essays, and the quiet joy of being seen This season feels like warm socks and good news tucked between the pages. The kind you reread just to make sure it’s real. So I’m pausing—just for a moment—to share what’s unfolding, because it’s made possible...
