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/
Episodes
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022
56 min
JEM interviews Ruthie Marlenée over a shot of tequila discussing her latest novel Agave Blues.
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
1 hr 6 sec
JEM interviews Writer (and former journalist) Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner about her memoir Girlz in the Hood on growing up in LA and about how to tell one's story.
Oct 24, 2022
Oct 24, 2022
1 hr 5 min
JEM interviews Writer Yasmin Ramirez about her lovely coming of age memoir ¡Ándale, Prieta!,.
Sep 23, 2022
Sep 23, 2022
1 hr 1 min
JEM interviews Writer Allison Hedge Coke about her beautiful book Look at this Blue, which was a finalist for the National Book Award.
Aug 29, 2022
Aug 29, 2022
1 hr 2 min
JEM interviews bestselling author Reyna Grande about her latest epic novel “A Ballad of Love and Glory”
Aug 19, 2022
Aug 19, 2022
58 min
JEM on “writing family” with Writer Nancie Laird Young. JEM speaks with Nancie about her memoir "Tea with Dad".
Jul 27, 2022
Jul 27, 2022
1 hr 5 min
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.
Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
1 hr 7 min
JEM talks about writing with magic with Writer Stephanie Barbe Hammer and they talk about Stephanie's latest novel "Pretend Plumber".
Jun 3, 2022
Jun 3, 2022
56 min
JEM on writing with fire with Poet Jose Hernandez Diaz and about his latest poetry collection "The Fire Eater".
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
1 hr 10 min
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!