Nikki Lyssy
@blindnikki.bsky.social
PhD student at Texas Tech English. Essayist and YA writer.
Something very satisfying about listening to Gracie Abrams while it snows in April.
April 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Something very satisfying about listening to Gracie Abrams while it snows in April.
AWP was truly wonderful! Getting to meet and learn from other writers, catch up with friends, present on a panel, and spend time in community was just what I needed. #AWP2025
March 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
AWP was truly wonderful! Getting to meet and learn from other writers, catch up with friends, present on a panel, and spend time in community was just what I needed. #AWP2025
So excited for #AWP2025 this week! There are so many writers I can't wait to meet, so many friends to see, and so much to learn! #WritingCommunity
March 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
So excited for #AWP2025 this week! There are so many writers I can't wait to meet, so many friends to see, and so much to learn! #WritingCommunity
Had one of the most productive writing days I've had all year, then walked with friends to spend time out of my head and in the world. Both are equally important. #WritingCommunity
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Had one of the most productive writing days I've had all year, then walked with friends to spend time out of my head and in the world. Both are equally important. #WritingCommunity
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This Thursday, Kathryn Savage will give a Q&A at 1 p.m. on Thurs, in HUM 201, and later that evening, at 7:30 p.m., she will read from her debut book, Groundglass, in Chemistry 107.
Come out and learn about ecological violence, legacy pollution, body burden, and sacrifice zones.
Come out and learn about ecological violence, legacy pollution, body burden, and sacrifice zones.
February 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This Thursday, Kathryn Savage will give a Q&A at 1 p.m. on Thurs, in HUM 201, and later that evening, at 7:30 p.m., she will read from her debut book, Groundglass, in Chemistry 107.
Come out and learn about ecological violence, legacy pollution, body burden, and sacrifice zones.
Come out and learn about ecological violence, legacy pollution, body burden, and sacrifice zones.
The first cup of coffee on the first day of a new month just really hits different. Wishing you all a February of light and good stories.
February 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The first cup of coffee on the first day of a new month just really hits different. Wishing you all a February of light and good stories.
Excellent morning reading, and even better advice!
"i want my writing to be read, so I need more than just myself at my desk to help me shape the best piece possible.... (so) while I am drafting, I hold my own friendly amalgam of a reader in my head to act as sounding board of my work." ~ Amanda Le Rougetel
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My Reader Lives in My Head. Does Yours?
By Amanda Le Rougetel “Who is your reader?” I ask this question in two different writing classes and get two different reactions. The first class receives my question with puzzled looks and silence…
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January 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Excellent morning reading, and even better advice!
The new winter issue of @dintywmoore.bsky.social is truly wonderful! Such amazing essays adopting such intriguing, exciting forms. #Nonfiction
January 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The new winter issue of @dintywmoore.bsky.social is truly wonderful! Such amazing essays adopting such intriguing, exciting forms. #Nonfiction
As Taylor Swift turns 35 today, as I grow ever closer to 30, I think about how for years and years her music has been the soundtrack to my life, and I am so thankful when a person uses their truest gift for such good.
December 14, 2024 at 1:57 AM
As Taylor Swift turns 35 today, as I grow ever closer to 30, I think about how for years and years her music has been the soundtrack to my life, and I am so thankful when a person uses their truest gift for such good.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Very thankful for this community!
November 28, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Very thankful for this community!
Winter night, peppermint tea, grading before Thanksgiving. This is the best time of year!
November 24, 2024 at 5:03 AM
Winter night, peppermint tea, grading before Thanksgiving. This is the best time of year!
So eager to be part of this community!
November 22, 2024 at 4:56 AM
So eager to be part of this community!