Lily Meade

I am going to link to organizations that I know for sure are helping trans Kansans. This thread will develop slowly as I either know people or will vet them.

At this point we have not heard from anyone being helped via relocation resources. These exist, but I assume they are overwhelmed.

I know things are awful everywhere, so please feel free to ignore this, but I’m boosting in case you missed it earlier this week:

In case you missed it yesterday:

This was less expected update to make, but I am now also without an agent. I wasn’t planning on this and am upset. Trying to figure out my best path forward.

Thank you so much.

foreseeable payments coming in, I should be able to get back on state coverage soon. This is very good because my chronic illness (Neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that causes tumor growths on nerves and chronic migraines) requires an expensive quarterly treatment to keep me at a baseline of health. Since losing coverage, I had to put my faith in the financial aid program of my local hospital to cover this treatment. I haven't been able to see any other doctor for any other medical issues. Because of my disability limiting my strength and healthy hours, writing is my sole source of income. I am working on other book ideas to eventually hope to submit to publishers, but that takes time. I'm also still seeking other IP opportunities and additional ways to monetize my work (including my Patreon, which will become a key focus of my efforts going forward). I promise I'm doing all I can to help and prove myself.

I will admit I am terrified. My limited income was the all I had not only to buy groceries and allow me to contribute to our bills, but my sole way of staying current on the credit card debt I amassed trying to avoid our homelessness in the first place. Since November, when I ran out of money from the savings of my last book payment, I have struggled to stay afloat. I don't know what I'm going to do if I don't increase my income or sell something soon. When we became homeless two years ago, l thought there would at least be a small relief in the loss. Surely it would be easier to "pull ourselves up by the bootstraps/get back on our feet" without the crushing weight of being priced out of our hometown. But I had no idea how expensive long-term homelessness would be, especially in a society that has increasingly worked to make it harder and harder to exist without a permanent address.

I am trying to maintain hope, but it's hard when the only substantial changes I keep facing are ones that worsen instead of improve. I promise to continue to try, and this new fundraiser is part of that. I promise to keep you updated monthly on our situation and progress. Thank you for reading, your kindness, friendship, and ongoing support. Here are additional ways to support if you don't like GM or would prefer to support elsewhere: Venmo: @Lily-Meade-1 Cashapp: $lilymeade Paypal direct link: Lily.la/paypal Patreon (best for ongoing support): Patreon.com/lilymeade https://gofund.me/c43b67957

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Lily Meade Ongoing Support For Homeless Family (2026) Be the first to donate

(Additional ways to support at the bottom if you prefer other platforms instead of GFM.) In April 2024, I made a fundraiser called "Preparing to Become Homeless Again." After three years of trying to survive a rent increase of $500 to $2000 and then $2400 a month, we ran out of income and into debt covering basic utilities. The purpose of the fundraiser was to help cover the rent through the summer/early fall and to best position ourselves for long-term homelessness. In addition to the last few months of rent, with the donations from that campaign, we were able to purchase a 40-year-old camper and get it towed to a shop, repaired, replace the tires, and the roof sealed to make it more livable in the cold and rainy Washington winter. After we moved out of our home in early October 2024, remaining funds were put towards trying to prepare the RV for long-term survival.

In February 2025, I made a new fundraiser for supporting the ongoing costs of surviving homelessness. This fundraiser is the 2026 edition of that need. My mother and I have our camper and a small shed parked on the property of her summer fruit stand boss (who lives out of state when the selling season is over). We're allowed to stay here for the monthly cost of power and a portapotty because having someone here over the winter prevents theft of the expensive vehicles and tools they leave here. There is no running water for food or hygiene and we can't keep much cold food because the multiple storms of last fall broke our outdoor freezer. I spent much of last year promoting and the launching my Scooby Doo IP novel, THE HEX GIRLS: A ROGUE THORN. Aside from that, I had a short story published in a horror anthology and signed and submitted two other stories to upcoming anthologies.

Throughout all those projects, I also spent a lot of time revising my second book with the publisher of my debut novel (THE SHADOW SISTER). However, early this year my publisher and I mutually agreed to part ways on this contract after a long development process made it clear we had different visions for this book. A few days ago, the cancellation letter was officially finalized. This was an extremely difficult decision for me as I am not really in a good position to turn down guaranteed income. It is very scary to add even more uncertainty to my future. I believe in myself and my writing, but being a novelist is a difficult career to afford even when you have "normal" resources available to you like proper shelter and healthcare. I don't have healthcare at the moment, because my income was $200 over the limit last year with my tax return. Fortunately-or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it-with no

I have made a new fundraiser for a fresh start in our ongoing journey of surviving homelessness. If you would be willing, I’d deeply appreciate any shares or even just kind words of support. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/ongoing-su...

Thank you. ♥️

My publisher, Sourcebooks Fire, and I have mutually made the decision to part ways on the second book in my contract. After a long development process, it became clear we wanted different things from this book. Stepping away allows me to continue developing the book in a way that feels true to the heart of the story. I'm deeply proud of this novel and still invested in its future. I am also proud of my debut, THE SHADOW SISTER, and the partnership my publisher gave me in delivering that book to readers. While I am disappointed this collaboration couldn't continue with this project, I have faith in it and myselt as a writer. I'm looking forward to what comes next. Thank you for reading.

A bittersweet update on my second book with my publisher. This is not the end of my publishing journey. Thank you for reading and supporting me and my books.

Someone was reading a book that said “Ron de vu” (rendezvous) and asked if they should DNF.

The literacy crisis is affecting EVERYTHING.

Bittersweet (but important) update tomorrow on my main social feeds, then I’ll post my new housing fundraiser on Thursday.

Happy Birthday to my mom! She is 69 (nice) today! Please wish her a lovely day and many more birthdays with me!

She spends her days doing grocery app delivery for income, but if you’d like to support her taking her birthday off, her Venmo is @Laurie-Meade-5 and her cashapp is $LaurieMeade111.

I’m still waiting on an important issue to resolve before I update my housing fundraiser again, but if anyone could give this a boost/share I’d appreciate it. I am working on several things to hopefully increase income but I can’t discuss them yet. ♥️

Yes, so sorry for the delay in reply! They all came through! Thank you so much!

The Shadow Sister Sutton going missing is the worst thing to happen to Casey, to their family. She's trying to help find her sister, but Casey is furious.

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Boosting for Lily, who along with her mom, is homeless and living in a camper and doing her best. Please help if you can.

Thank you so much!

Hey folks! Lily is an awesome author and could use a hand. If you've got some coins in the couch cushions, maybe a shake a few free! 💓

The recent cold spell has really worsened the mold and mildew issue in the camper, so I’ve added some more DampRid to the housing help wishlist. If anyone would be willing to give the list a look/share, I’d appreciate it! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

In case you missed it yesterday:

Thank you!

Donate — Lily Meade

Website direct donation: lilymeade.com/donate
Venmo: @Lily-Meade-1
Cashapp: $lilymeade

JANUARY HOUSING FUNDRAISER UPDATE

Updates Hi. I hope you are all having a nice January and a kind start to 2026. I've been quiet this month because, as I said in earlier updates, my plan was to create a new fundraiser early this year for a clean slate. I still plan to do that, but I'm dealing with a couple things in progress that will determine the trajectory of the rest of my year. I'd rather wait until I'm clear on those before starting fresh. I also know it's been a chaotic month for everyone like... globally. I'm only updating now because the cold front coming in is already pretty strong here at the camper. It gets so cold after the sun sets that that dew on the grass freezes solid. A Vitamin Water I left outside overnight froze to slushy consistency and stayed that way for several hours after l brought it in. Paddy needs to wear a doggy sweater and be tucked in covers 24/7 and Mom's fibromyalgia has taken almost a week of work from her. That's been concerning to see because she usually doesn't take breaks at all (even when I press her to), but

Updates she's been resting most of the week. Our bones are pretty much too cold to move. We have seven empty propane tanks for heat but not a lot of money to refill them. I'm trying to just get through the rest of this month and believe in better days, but it's been difficult both emotionally and logistically. At the moment, aside from the extreme cold, we don't have any new pressing crisis demanding help right now other than the ongoing issues of debt and survival. With the things going on, I feel almost selfish to update at all. We can and will survive this weather, it just makes everything else feel so much more overwhelming. I hope you are warm where you are and I hope I have better news next month. Additional ways to support: Venmo: @Lily-Meade-1 Cashapp: $lilymeade lilymeade.com/donate

JANUARY UPDATE: This month’s housing update is short. I don’t really know what to say and I’m not sure if it’s because it’s difficult to think when it’s so cold or all the other intense things going on in the world. I hope you are all having as kind a January as possible. gofund.me/9afb38a92

January’s update is live on the fundraiser page if you’d like to read it now, I’ll post here later today after I get some rest (it is midnight now).

Most likely, sharing a new update tomorrow.

Yes, don’t forget to play lovely music for those fleeing into the lifeboats.

You… couldn’t turn the Titanic around at all. It was sinking. That’s kinda the whole point.

Please send me all the strength and guidance for an important decision I need to make this week (not housing or pet related, don’t worry).

Thank you!