Life of JEM

On Writing with Beauty: JEM with Writer Angela Peñaredondo

JEM is live with Writer Angela Peñaredondo, chatting about her latest epic poetry collection: “nature felt but never apprehended.”  They talk about Angela's work as a professor at Cal State San Bernardino and why building community is key. 
 

On Writing Survival: JEM with Writer Lynn Forney

JEM is live with Lynn Forney, discussing her memoir "Choosing Survival." They also talk about her work as a filmmaker and actress. 

On Writing Loss and Love: JEM with Writer Victoria Waddle

JEM interviews Writer Victoria Waddle, author of the short story collection "Acts of Contrition" and the chapbook "The Mortality of Dogs and Humans" and how writing through grief can be restorative. 

On Writing the Hard Stories: JEM with Writer Hannah Sward

JEM interviews Writer Hannah Sward about writing the hard family stories and they talk about her recovery through writing her acclaimed book, STRIP: A Memoir. 

On Writing on Trauma and Recovery: JEM with Writer Mary Beth O’Connor

JEM interviews Writer and retired Judge Mary Beth O'Conner about her inspiring memoir From Junkie to Judge and about her road to recovery and overcoming trauma. 

On Writing with Brevity: JEM with Writer Sean Pravica

JEM interviews Writer Sean Pravica about focusing on language and editing in your writing and they discuss his gripping micro fiction book, Hold Still Fast. 
 

On Writing Life: JEM with Writer & Musician Dennis Callaci

JEM interviews Dennis Callaci about his life as a writer, musician and publisher and how music inspires us to greater heights. They also discuss his recently released book Lost Reflection & his book 100 Cassettes.

On Writing Your World: JEM with Writer Ruth Nolan

JEM interviews Writer, Professor and former firefighter Ruth Nolan about her chapbook After the Dome Fire, a book about the California desert and the importance of writing about the environment. 

On Writing Your Musical Life: JEM with Writer & Musician Laurie Markvart

JEM interviews Writer and Musician Laurie Markvart about her writing, about mental health and how music plays a role in her memoir Somewhere in the Music I'll Find Me.

On Writing About the Pandemic: JEM with Writer Dave Pelzer

JEM interviews Bestselling Author Dave Pelzer about writing about the pandemic in his latest book, the memoir Return to the River: Reflections on Life Choices During A Pandemic.