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Lyndsey Ellis

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Human. Black. Woman. Reader. Writer. BONE BROTH (Hidden Timber Books). Founder of @show_mestories

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An excerpt from my speculative short story, "Jimmy's Revival", is now up for @merliterary's new folio, edited by the great Mary McLaughlin Slechta💫

Thankful to be in good company with
Pichchenda Bao, Denise Lewis Patrick, Shinelle L. Espaillat, Sophia Russell, Jacinda Townsend, Gail Upchurch, J.E. Sills, Avery Irons, ZM Spalter, Lorraine Rice & Rita Kelley.

Check us out here: https://merliterary.com/2026/09/11/mothers-mothering-and-ongoing-conversatio-ns/ by @lyelliswrites

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So excited to share space with sisters & brothers in MN next weekend at the Midwest Black Book Fair, hosted by @blackgarnetbooks. Holler if you're in the area - it's gonna be a lit time! by @lyelliswrites

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2 months ago

Titus turned 5 today🎉🐾 Big dog energy but forever my baby…. by @lyelliswrites

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2 months ago

Ellis Family Reunion 2026 - Longview, TX.

It's not everyday that you can connect, unwind and share sacred stories with kinfolk from near and far. Feeling full with a lasting wealth & joy after this weekend😍 by @lyelliswrites

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3 months ago

New York had a nice ring to it. Jerome asked, and I said yes😭💍 by @lyelliswrites

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4 months ago

Excited to join Jennifer Bartell Boykin, Christina Chiu, Sandi Dollinger, Blair Hurley, Kim Roberts and Jo Sala at the 14th Annual Hobart Festival of Women Writers this weekend. Looking forward to an inspirational gathering of conversation, readers, writers, book lovers, and community, by @lyelliswrites

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4 months ago

Throwback with my Heart. Happy Mother's Day🌺 by @lyelliswrites

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5 months ago

My King's bday season - OB/Branson/Jazz St. Louis🎉 by @lyelliswrites

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6 months ago

#75 looks good on you, Dad🎉 by @lyelliswrites

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7 months ago

Thrilled to join @hobartwomenwritersfestival, June 5-7, in Hobart NY. Workshop topic: "Writing Real Without Forfeiting Care".

If you're in the area or know others interested in attending the festival, registration opens soon - stay tuned. by @lyelliswrites

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7 months ago

Weekend accomplishment: finally finished setting up the standing desk by @lyelliswrites

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8 months ago

Well, I didn’t get to every book I had on my list in ‘25, but the ones I did crack open were worth the read. More in 2026.

Got recs? Send ‘em this way. Safe & blessed New Year✨ by @lyelliswrites

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10 months ago