Paul Lisicky is an American novelist and memoirist known for his introspective and lyrical prose. He has published seven books across both fiction and memoir, beginning with Lawnboy in 1999 and continuing through works like Famous Builder and The Burning House. His writing often explores personal and cultural themes with depth and nuance. Lisicky's memoir work includes The Narrow Door: A Memoir of Friendship, Later: My Life at the Edge of the World, and Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell. His approach to memoir demonstrates a sustained interest in examining how personal narratives intersect with broader cultural and artistic contexts. In 2025, he published Song So Wild and Blue, which explores his relationship with Joni Mitchell's music. Beyond his published work, Lisicky is active in literary education. In 2026, he joined the nonfiction faculty of the Bennington Writing Seminars, where he contributes to the development of emerging writers. His forthcoming book, Among: In the Company of My Teachers, is scheduled for publication by HarperOne.