Life of JEM
”Life of JEM: writers on writing” is a podcast where Juanita E. Mantz (JEM), who is a writer herself, interviews many of her favorite writers. JEM loves interviewing and you’ll see why. Every show has a theme, but there’s always a focus on the craft of writing, as well as a love of the written word and JEM does a deep dive into many of her favorite books and authors. Check it out! You can listen in, but be sure to like JEM’s Facebook page for podcast extras! See https://www.facebook.com/LifeOfJem/ and her author page for live events https://juanitaemantz.com/
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Episodes
Monday Aug 29, 2022
Monday Aug 29, 2022
JEM interviews bestselling author Reyna Grande about her latest epic novel “A Ballad of Love and Glory”
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
JEM on “writing family” with Writer Nancie Laird Young. JEM speaks with Nancie about her memoir "Tea with Dad".
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
JEM on finding your creative voice with author Cati Porter. JEM talks to Cati about Cati's recent poetry chapbook "Novel" and about her work as director of The Inlandia Institute.
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
JEM talks about writing with magic with Writer Stephanie Barbe Hammer and they talk about Stephanie's latest novel "Pretend Plumber".
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
JEM on writing with fire with Poet Jose Hernandez Diaz and about his latest poetry collection "The Fire Eater".
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
JEM and writer & musician Allen Callaci talk about his books including the memoir "Heart Like a Starfish", about music and they discuss writing about nostalgia!
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
JEM and acclaimed writer Gina Frangello, author of “Blow Your House Down” chat about her book, about feminism & about writing one’s truth. A must see episode!
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
JEM talks criminal defense with a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney Greg Rollins and his book Make Your Case.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
In this episode, JEM interviews Tim Hatch, author of “My Bariatric Year” and “Wild Embrace”. They discuss family, trauma, forgiveness and how to write with heart.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
In this episode, JEM speaks with her friend acclaimed poet Romaine Washington. They talk about how words are powerful, but how they can also be destructive. Romaine reads live from her two lovely poetry collections and they chat about writing about place and finding “home” in one’s creative writing