Lyz is a New York Times bestselling author, whose writing has appeared in The Washington Post, the Columbia Journalism Review, The New York Times, and others. Her book God Land was published in 2019, through Indiana University Press. Her second book Belabored, was published in 2020 by Bold Type Books. Lyz’s essay “All the Angry Women” was also included in the anthology Not that Bad edited by Roxane Gay. Her third book, This American Ex-Wife, published in 2024, was an instant New York Times best seller. She is also the host of the This American Ex-Wife podcast.
Lyz received her MFA in creative writing from Lesley University. She lives in Iowa with her two kids and two dogs. She writes a regular newsletter, Men Yell At Me, where she explores the intersection of politics and our bodies in red-state America.
Joe Biden once called her a “real sweetheart.”
Alan Dershowitz called her “fifth rate.”
The Iowa GOP called her “Crass and unprofessional.”
Contact Lyz, if you must:
For literary requests, contact Anna Sproul Latimer at Neon Literary, anna@neonliterary.com
For all things publicity, contact Bree Martinez brmartinez@penguinrandomhouse.com
For all other communication, email Lyz at eclenz@gmail.com.
Twitter: @lyzl
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