Augusten's first novel in 27 years -THE DEBRIS FIELD- will be published by Penguin Random House in 2027.
Augusten Burroughs is one of the most widely-read and critically-acclaimed memoirists in the world. His works are published in more than 30 countries and have sold over 10 million copies, making him one of the best-selling LGBTQ+ authors of all time.
The #1 bestselling author has written eight memoirs, one novel, a self-help book and a children's picture book. His memoir Running with Scissors was a publishing phenomenon; over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and exploding the memoir genre wide open. Augusten's follow-up memoir, Dry, details the story of his recovery from alcohol use disorder and remains -over 20 years after its publication- a staple literature in the recovery community. His writing has appeared in leading magazines, newspapers and online venues worldwide.
Augusten and his husband, Christopher, live with their dogs in rural Western Massachusetts where they own an eccentric, luxurious curiosity shop called, THE SHINY BLACK DOOR.
In addition to writing books, Augusten is a Certified Professional Gemologist, among the foremost authorities of jade and jade jewelry in America, and was the first man ever profiled in the Jewelry section of The New York Times. He is a direct-descendant of King James II of Scotland, holds an honorary Doctor of Letters from the Savanah College of Art and Design, and studies guitar.
Augusten is represented by Christopher Schelling at Selectric Artists Literary Managementwww.selectricartists.com/.
The #1 bestselling author has written eight memoirs, one novel, a self-help book and a children's picture book. His memoir Running with Scissors was a publishing phenomenon; over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and exploding the memoir genre wide open. Augusten's follow-up memoir, Dry, details the story of his recovery from alcohol use disorder and remains -over 20 years after its publication- a staple literature in the recovery community. His writing has appeared in leading magazines, newspapers and online venues worldwide.
Augusten and his husband, Christopher, live with their dogs in rural Western Massachusetts where they own an eccentric, luxurious curiosity shop called, THE SHINY BLACK DOOR.
In addition to writing books, Augusten is a Certified Professional Gemologist, among the foremost authorities of jade and jade jewelry in America, and was the first man ever profiled in the Jewelry section of The New York Times. He is a direct-descendant of King James II of Scotland, holds an honorary Doctor of Letters from the Savanah College of Art and Design, and studies guitar.
Augusten is represented by Christopher Schelling at Selectric Artists Literary Managementwww.selectricartists.com/.