Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Flash Fiction: 72 Very Short Stories |
1992 |
Buy |
| Men on Men 6: Best New Gay Fiction |
1996 |
Buy |
| What’s Your Exit?: A Literary Detour Through New Jersey |
2010 |
Buy |
| Best Gay Stories 2010 |
2010 |
Buy |
| Best Gay Stories 2011 |
2011 |
Buy |
| All That Glitters |
2013 |
Buy |
| Unstuck #3 |
2014 |
Buy |
| Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed |
2015 |
Buy |
Memoirs#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Narrow Door: A Memoir of Friendship |
2016 |
Buy |
| Later: My Life at the Edge of the World |
2020 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Famous Builder |
2002 |
Buy |
| Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell |
2025 |
Buy |
Short Story Collections#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Unbuilt Projects |
2012 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Lawnboy |
1998 |
Buy |
| The Burning House |
2011 |
Buy |
Paul Lisicky writes literary fiction, memoir, and creative non-fiction. His work tends to explore themes of identity, loss, and the way places shape the people who live in them. He has published novels, memoirs, a short story collection, and essays across a career spanning more than three decades.
Lisicky teaches in the MFA program at Rutgers-Camden. His memoirs, including The Narrow Door and Later, have been praised for their emotional honesty and precise prose. His 2025 book on Joni Mitchell’s music reflects his long-standing interest in how art shapes lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Paul Lisicky written?
Paul Lisicky has written fifteen books across five series.
What was Paul Lisicky's first book?
Paul Lisicky’s first book is Flash Fiction: 72 Very Short Stories, published in 1992.
What is Paul Lisicky known for?
Lisicky is known for his literary novels and memoirs that explore identity, grief, sexuality, and the sense of place. His memoir Later, about his years in Provincetown, and his book on Joni Mitchell’s music have been widely praised.