Annell López
@annelllopez.bsky.social
Author of I’LL GIVE YOU A REASON
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Amazing news: an anonymous donor—a true literary hero—has pledged to match every donation to EL's summer fundraiser, up to $12,500. This means we are only $6,500 away from meeting our $25,000 goal.
Now we need you to do your part. Can you help us cross the finish line? Donate now: buff.ly/7BleQIo
Now we need you to do your part. Can you help us cross the finish line? Donate now: buff.ly/7BleQIo
June 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Amazing news: an anonymous donor—a true literary hero—has pledged to match every donation to EL's summer fundraiser, up to $12,500. This means we are only $6,500 away from meeting our $25,000 goal.
Now we need you to do your part. Can you help us cross the finish line? Donate now: buff.ly/7BleQIo
Now we need you to do your part. Can you help us cross the finish line? Donate now: buff.ly/7BleQIo
Let’s go, Karisma!
Big news! My first short story is published. Thanks to Joyland for publishing and @kwamethethird.bsky.social for editing!
"Karisma Price writes about the prison system, vengeance, and a woman trying to care for a son in a world that never protected her."
:
joylandpublishing.com/fiction/what...
"Karisma Price writes about the prison system, vengeance, and a woman trying to care for a son in a world that never protected her."
:
joylandpublishing.com/fiction/what...
What Love Makes of Us
They led the men in the church shackled to each other, them big rifles flirting with they backs. They sounded like a choir of Black bells jingling to the alter. They brought them men for labor and for...
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June 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Let’s go, Karisma!
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My Substack is for writers, thinkers, and anyone trying to find their creative way.
June 8, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My Substack is for writers, thinkers, and anyone trying to find their creative way.
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@annelllopez.bsky.social: “Sanctuary cities like Newark need protection now more than ever.”
That’s right.
@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social, it’s up to you to defend our communities and ensure they can access crucial privacy protections.
Pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct NOW.
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That’s right.
@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social, it’s up to you to defend our communities and ensure they can access crucial privacy protections.
Pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct NOW.
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A New Jersey ICE Facility. A Warning for the Country
"With Delaney Hall in their backyard, the people of Newark have one more reason to live in fear."
time.com
May 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
@annelllopez.bsky.social: “Sanctuary cities like Newark need protection now more than ever.”
That’s right.
@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social, it’s up to you to defend our communities and ensure they can access crucial privacy protections.
Pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct NOW.
time.com/7284896/new-...
That’s right.
@stateofnewjersey.bsky.social, it’s up to you to defend our communities and ensure they can access crucial privacy protections.
Pass the #ImmigrantTrustAct NOW.
time.com/7284896/new-...
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My very good friend wrote a very good article about her old neighborhood @annelllopez.bsky.social time.com/7284896/new-...
A New Jersey ICE Facility. A Warning for the Country
"With Delaney Hall in their backyard, the people of Newark have one more reason to live in fear."
time.com
May 13, 2025 at 12:04 AM
My very good friend wrote a very good article about her old neighborhood @annelllopez.bsky.social time.com/7284896/new-...
Thank you so much, friend. ❤️
I got to talk to the awesome @annelllopez.bsky.social for CRAFT Literary about her collection, I'll Give you a Reason, her fearless writing, and what we love about the writing community of New Orleans. Read it below!
www.craftliterary.com/2025/05/02/i...
www.craftliterary.com/2025/05/02/i...
Interview: Annell López - CRAFT
I had the pleasure of chatting with Annell López, author of the award-winning debut short story collection I’ll Give You a Reason over coffee after work in New Orleans, where we both live and write. I...
www.craftliterary.com
May 2, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Thank you so much, friend. ❤️
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Katie Kitamura's new novel “Audition” is one we desperately need right now: a close study of the characters that gender compels us to play and the terrifying thrill of going off-script. We discussed this, the fiction that is "agency," and Czech Cubism: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Katie Kitamura Knows We’re Faking It
The novelist discusses her new book, “Audition,” the role of performance in everyday life, and the trick of crafting a narrative that functions as a “Rorschach blot.”
www.newyorker.com
April 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Katie Kitamura's new novel “Audition” is one we desperately need right now: a close study of the characters that gender compels us to play and the terrifying thrill of going off-script. We discussed this, the fiction that is "agency," and Czech Cubism: www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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A week from today I'm reading with @annelllopez.bsky.social and Vanessa Saunders at my beloved New Orleans Public Library!
5:30 at the Latter branch on St. Charles Ave, Weds March 19
5:30 at the Latter branch on St. Charles Ave, Weds March 19
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A week from today I'm reading with @annelllopez.bsky.social and Vanessa Saunders at my beloved New Orleans Public Library!
5:30 at the Latter branch on St. Charles Ave, Weds March 19
5:30 at the Latter branch on St. Charles Ave, Weds March 19
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w/ readers
@aaantons.bsky.social
@emializh.bsky.social
Venus Green
Cleo Abramian
Elijah Jackson
Da Denckla
Demree McGhee
@naokan.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social
Accessibility info: The venue is up two flights of stairs
We will be livestreaming the event (Venue TBD, but watch this space)
@aaantons.bsky.social
@emializh.bsky.social
Venus Green
Cleo Abramian
Elijah Jackson
Da Denckla
Demree McGhee
@naokan.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social
Accessibility info: The venue is up two flights of stairs
We will be livestreaming the event (Venue TBD, but watch this space)
March 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
w/ readers
@aaantons.bsky.social
@emializh.bsky.social
Venus Green
Cleo Abramian
Elijah Jackson
Da Denckla
Demree McGhee
@naokan.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social
Accessibility info: The venue is up two flights of stairs
We will be livestreaming the event (Venue TBD, but watch this space)
@aaantons.bsky.social
@emializh.bsky.social
Venus Green
Cleo Abramian
Elijah Jackson
Da Denckla
Demree McGhee
@naokan.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social
Accessibility info: The venue is up two flights of stairs
We will be livestreaming the event (Venue TBD, but watch this space)
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In this Ep274 clip, @annelllopez.bsky.social
highlights contemporary writers like @annelllopez.bsky.social
@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @mauricenow.bsky.social, @daniellevalore.bsky.social, & @superbiracialman.bsky.social, who inspire her.
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
highlights contemporary writers like @annelllopez.bsky.social
@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @mauricenow.bsky.social, @daniellevalore.bsky.social, & @superbiracialman.bsky.social, who inspire her.
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
March 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In this Ep274 clip, @annelllopez.bsky.social
highlights contemporary writers like @annelllopez.bsky.social
@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @mauricenow.bsky.social, @daniellevalore.bsky.social, & @superbiracialman.bsky.social, who inspire her.
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
highlights contemporary writers like @annelllopez.bsky.social
@deeshaphilyaw.bsky.social, @mauricenow.bsky.social, @daniellevalore.bsky.social, & @superbiracialman.bsky.social, who inspire her.
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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@bridgettmdavis.bsky.social writes of Episode 274 guest @annelllopez.bsky.social resonant collection, "I’ll Give You a Reason thrums with richly drawn portrayals of Dominican immigrants rarely visible in our society...An arresting, vital debut.”
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Episode 274 with Annell López, Author of the Short Story Collection, I'll Give You a Reason, and Skilled Craftswoman of Resonant, Layered Characters, Subtle Twists, and the Universal and Hyperspecific
Podcast Episode · The Chills at Will Podcast · 03/06/2025 · 1h 5m
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March 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
@bridgettmdavis.bsky.social writes of Episode 274 guest @annelllopez.bsky.social resonant collection, "I’ll Give You a Reason thrums with richly drawn portrayals of Dominican immigrants rarely visible in our society...An arresting, vital debut.”
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Listen to Ep 274: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Pete's excited to share episodes with these standout writers.
@annelllopez.bsky.social, @jahmalmayfield.bsky.social, @knguyen.bsky.social, @jonvhickey.bsky.social, @literapynyc.bsky.social, @ladeziree.bsky.social, @alexanderchee.bsky.social, and @camilleuadams.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social, @jahmalmayfield.bsky.social, @knguyen.bsky.social, @jonvhickey.bsky.social, @literapynyc.bsky.social, @ladeziree.bsky.social, @alexanderchee.bsky.social, and @camilleuadams.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Pete's excited to share episodes with these standout writers.
@annelllopez.bsky.social, @jahmalmayfield.bsky.social, @knguyen.bsky.social, @jonvhickey.bsky.social, @literapynyc.bsky.social, @ladeziree.bsky.social, @alexanderchee.bsky.social, and @camilleuadams.bsky.social
@annelllopez.bsky.social, @jahmalmayfield.bsky.social, @knguyen.bsky.social, @jonvhickey.bsky.social, @literapynyc.bsky.social, @ladeziree.bsky.social, @alexanderchee.bsky.social, and @camilleuadams.bsky.social
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🚨 Cover reveal alert!🚨 Sonora Jha’s (@sonorajha.bsky.social) “Intemperance” is coming this October from HarperVia. Read more about the book and the story behind its cover, designed by Sarah Kellogg, with art by Hilma af Klint.
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February 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨 Cover reveal alert!🚨 Sonora Jha’s (@sonorajha.bsky.social) “Intemperance” is coming this October from HarperVia. Read more about the book and the story behind its cover, designed by Sarah Kellogg, with art by Hilma af Klint.
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Thanks to Carvell Wallace and @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social!
Read here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/02/14/c...
Past interviews with @chrisknapp.bsky.social and @mlensheffer.bsky.social and @vadiparty.bsky.social: chireviewofbooks.com/author/aspan...
Read here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/02/14/c...
Past interviews with @chrisknapp.bsky.social and @mlensheffer.bsky.social and @vadiparty.bsky.social: chireviewofbooks.com/author/aspan...
February 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Thanks to Carvell Wallace and @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social!
Read here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/02/14/c...
Past interviews with @chrisknapp.bsky.social and @mlensheffer.bsky.social and @vadiparty.bsky.social: chireviewofbooks.com/author/aspan...
Read here: chireviewofbooks.com/2025/02/14/c...
Past interviews with @chrisknapp.bsky.social and @mlensheffer.bsky.social and @vadiparty.bsky.social: chireviewofbooks.com/author/aspan...
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Excited to be reading with local luminaries @annelllopez.bsky.social and @postcardsfrmv.bsky.social at the New Orleans Public Library on March 19
hooray for debut 📚
hooray for debut 📚
February 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Excited to be reading with local luminaries @annelllopez.bsky.social and @postcardsfrmv.bsky.social at the New Orleans Public Library on March 19
hooray for debut 📚
hooray for debut 📚
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“To sit with and explore yourself, to recognize different aspects of yourself freely and without hindrance is a radical act.”
We Are Not Free: @annelllopez.bsky.social interviews Roberto Carlos Garcia about Traveling Freely (Curbstone Press).
➡️ https://buff.ly/3WJ1e65
We Are Not Free: @annelllopez.bsky.social interviews Roberto Carlos Garcia about Traveling Freely (Curbstone Press).
➡️ https://buff.ly/3WJ1e65
January 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“To sit with and explore yourself, to recognize different aspects of yourself freely and without hindrance is a radical act.”
We Are Not Free: @annelllopez.bsky.social interviews Roberto Carlos Garcia about Traveling Freely (Curbstone Press).
➡️ https://buff.ly/3WJ1e65
We Are Not Free: @annelllopez.bsky.social interviews Roberto Carlos Garcia about Traveling Freely (Curbstone Press).
➡️ https://buff.ly/3WJ1e65