Amber McBride

Cheers to the first year in a decade where my chronic illnesses did not control every aspect of my life. Endlessly grateful for all my doctors, Physical Therapist & meds that made this possible. 🙏🏾🖤

Some other wonderful highlights of 2025

1. National Book Award Finalist for THE LEAVING ROOM
2. Grandma turned 90!!!!
3. Published Internationally
4. Hit over 25 starred reviews for my books ✨
5. So much love for THE LEAVING ROOM
6. Was very pansexual 🖤🏳️‍🌈
7. Did the audiobook for THE LEAVING ROOM
8. Got even better at Hoodoo
9. Had my first Summerween Party!
10. Lots of school visits!
11. Finally met my agent in person 🖤
12. Went to the National Book Awards in person (was virtual for MOTH)
13. Wrote two books (one adult)!
14. Smiled more.
15. Grounded lots!
16. Got Shiloh (soul dog) memorial necklace made with her ashes.
17. Read 86 books (lots of poetry collections)
18. Danced all the time.
19. Missed being a professor & started thinking of solutions.
20. Bees made so much honey!
21. Loved fiercely 🖤
22. Met so many writers I admire 🖤

Here’s to wellness & joy in 2026! 🖤
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