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JL Lycette

Author. Physician. Humanist.


Award-winning author of feminist medical thrillers & suspense, award-winning essayist, shiner of light in dark places. Hematologist & medical oncologist, rural physician, and mom.

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NOW OUT:

THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW

The gripping new book from the author of The Algorithm Will See You Now. Based on the true-life rationing of kidney dialysis in 1960s America, a medical intern in 1992 Seattle tries to leave his painful past behind, only to uncover a shocking truth of thirty years prior and the lasting, generational harm of hidden secrets…

A page-turner with heart, The Committee Will Kill You Now will appeal to both doctors and non-doctors alike, and to anyone who’s ever needed to find the courage to stand up for what’s right.”

Hadley Leggett, MD, author of All They Ask Is Everything

Trailer One for

THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW

Trailer Two for

THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW:


THE ALGORITHM WILL SEE YOU NOW

The book that started it all!

"I've been waiting for a book like this: a full-frontal assault on the dangers of artificial intelligence and the failures of our mangled health care system, all wrapped up in a clever, ripping thriller. Jennifer Lycette is an author to watch.

The Algorithm Will See You Now Awards:

**2023 Screencraft Cinematic Book Competition Finalist**


**2023 READER’S FAVORITE BRONZE MEDAL WINNER: Medical Thriller category**


**2023 Maxy Awards Finalist – Thriller**


**2023 Page Turner Awards Finalist –

Best Debut Novel**


Watch the exciting book trailer for The Algorithm Will See You Now!

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Latest News:

THE ALGORITHM WILL SEE YOU NOW

IS OUT IN AUDIOBOOK!

Narrated by Serena Scholl


“You Are Talking to a Doctor” T-shirts now available here!

As seen at the Women In Medicine (WIM) Summit 2023!


Book News:

New Anthology – I’m delighted and honored to have contributed two pieces to this anthology:

An Evolution of Empowerment: Voices of Women in Medicine and Their Allies

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Latest award announcement:


Latest podcasts:

I greatly enjoyed being invited onto the Tiffin Inn Writing Workshop podcast. Especially our discussion of the importance of creativity nurturing the soul, creativity as inherently worthy, and the struggle against the productivity mindset.

We also had a fun conversation about the writing process; the realities of book marketing my book; The Algorithm Will See You Now; and A.I.

Listen to the full episode


Do chatbots have more time to be empathetic than physicians?

I joined host Torie Bosch on the STAT News First Opinion Podcast to discuss my STAT News essay on the potential for AI and ChatGPT in health care settings and what this technology could mean for patient and provider experiences in the future.


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Latest interview (over on Medscape)

From Burned Out Oncologist to Published Novelist

I sat down with Medscape’s Patricia McKnight to talk about my dystopian medical novelThe Algorithm Will See You Now, and how I juggled becoming a published author while working and parenting.


Latest short fiction:

No Human Bias Involved

My narrative medicine short story, published in the Fall 2022 issue of The Intima

What will healthcare look like when treatment decisions are made by AI?  A nurse learns the painful truth in this timely futuristic tale.


Latest satire (over on KevinMD):

A physician’s typical day, as envisioned by a non-clinician health care MBA: a satire

Excerpt:

“After clinic, there’s a department meeting. We learn that the understaffing issue is worsening. But that’s okay because we’re resilient. Res-eel-ee-ent. Together, we mindfully chant the word until it loses all meaning. It’s okay because our leaders have a surprise for us—more free pizza!”


Blog

(formerly The Hopeful Cancer Doc)

My writings on maintaining hope and humanity in medicine, work-life balance, physician burnout, patient-centered care, narrative medicine, and the intersection of doctoring and motherhood.

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tiled letter blocks spelling out "you can do it" on a pink background to invoke a Barbie vibe for women in medicine Why Barbie resonated with Women in Medicine - A reflection for National Women Physicians Day (Spoiler alert: contains spoilers for the movie Barbie) In Barbie, a singular scene resonated powerfully with Women in Medicine across the land. You know the one. Shortly after Ken and… Continue Reading
graphic of a woman doctor with her shadow in the form of a superhero on a background of pink flower and star barbie-like designs It is literally impossible to be a woman in medicine - A monologue in the style of America Ferrera’s character Gloria in the Barbie Movie (original script by Greta Gerwig). It is literally impossible to be a woman in medicine. You can be at the top of… Continue Reading
mockup book cover of THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW by JL Lycette My inspirations for THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW - I had three main inspirations for my latest book, THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW: First: The real-life history of “The God Committee” in early-1960s Seattle, WA. The committee consisted primarily of laypeople who secretly… Continue Reading
mockup book cover of THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW by JL Lycette for the virtual book tour by Partners In Crime Tours THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW virtual book tour with PARTNERS IN CRIME TOURS! - I'm so excited to collaborate once again with Partners in Crime Tours to promote my latest book, THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW, via a virtual book tour! Follow along for reviews, showcases, and the… Continue Reading
A man pushing against a large boulder perched on top another large rock Rolling boulders uphill: a reflection on rural oncology practice - Thank you to CLOSLER for allowing me to contribute my essay of a "day in the life" reflection on rural oncology practice. "With the broken healthcare system crumbling, rural outpatient pharmacies shutting down, and labs and urgent cares intermittently… Continue Reading
The Committee Will Kill You Now is recommended by The Big Thrill! - Oh wow! The International Thriller Writers' publication, The Big Thrill, selected The Committee Will Kill You now as a recommended read of November 2023! THE BIG THRILL RECOMMENDS: THE COMMITTEE WILL KILL YOU NOW BY JL… Continue Reading

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