An Introduction of Sorts

Hello, hello! I’m so happy you’ve stopped by. I’m Autumn and I identify with a strange group of humans who enjoy running long distances and writing even longer books. I also insist on celebrating everyday wins with good food, exploring my little corner of the world every chance I get, and loving both the nonfictional and fictional characters in my life. If you like authors talking about themselves and their lives, you’ve come to the right place!

A few fun facts about yours truly: Although my name is Autumn, I was born in January (thanks, parents). I’m weirdly good at checkers and finding four-leaf clovers. I’m always up for skipping small talk and jumping right into long, winding conversations on theology, running, both really good and truly awful TV shows, books of any kind, and pretty much anything having to do with food. If you’re looking for someone to join you on a run or walk while you dive into all sorts of emotions going on in your life, I’m your person.

I worked for the best little publishing company for three years back in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nowadays, my son Ari and I spend our days figuring out how to do this whole parenting thing and exploring all that Seattle has to offer while my husband, Jackson, hustles at the University of Washington in pursuit of his MBA. Grand Rapids will always hold a giant piece of my heart, but we’ve set out in pursuit of broadening our definition of home and belonging.

My little family and our new friend, Lake Washington

Next May, my debut novel All That Fills Us releases. They say that an author’s first book is the one closest to their heart and considering the plot involves an overly-sarcastic girl with an eating disorder, I’d say they’re spot on. I struggled with an eating disorder and exercise addiction back in the day, and it’s not really something a person ever fully gets over. It sticks with you like that song from that commercial you heard when you were five and still randomly interrupts your thoughts every now and then. I hope this tiny plot of the internet also serves as a place for those forever recovering from mental health issues to find some camaraderie.

I’m so happy you’re here and I have little doubt we’d be fast friends if we ever happen upon each other in real life. I’m also a big fan of becoming friends through the written word (no surprise there) if you ever want to reach out and chat. With questions, comments, exclamations, musings, poems, and emotional ramblings, email me at lytleautumn@gmail.com. I also welcome friends and aspiring stalkers on Facebook and Instagram, if that’s your thing.

Blessings, friend. And thanks for being here.

-Autumn Lytle (contact at: lytleautumn@gmail.com)

Find out more!