Life of JEM

JEM and Writer Christian Livermore discuss Christian's novel "The Very Special Dead" and how her book is a modern day gothic novel for the economically devastated. A must listen! 

JEM interviews Writer and Macondista Michelle Otero about her memoir "Vessels: A Memoir of Borders". They also talk about how writing a memoir can be healing and an act of bravery. 

JEM interviews Writer and Professor Emily Fernandez about her latest poetry collection, "Pliny and Other Problems". They talk about their many years of friendship, how writing poetry is an exercise in precision and how Emily uses her writing skills in her position as an English professor to inspire young creative minds. 

JEM interviews Tim Kirk, discussing his latest hysterical book about a puppet who loses faith called Christ Never Showed Up. 

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. 
 

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.