Life of JEM is a podcast where Juanita E. Mantz (JEM) 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. Check it out! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts to receive new episodes in your feed. You can also watch the archived episode videos here.
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Life of JEM is a podcast where Juanita E. Mantz (JEM) interviews many of her…
Life of Jim Season 4 Episode 18: On Writing Blackout Poetry
This episode is JEM and Writer James Ducat, author of the blackout poetry collection, “A…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 17: On Writing Memoir with Carla Sameth
This episode is JEM and Writer Carla Sameth, author of the luminous poetry collection, “Secondary…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 16: On Writing for Social Change with James Coats
This episode is JEM and Writer James Coats, author of the powerful poetry book “Midnight &…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 15: On Writing Poetry & Social Justice with Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo
This episode is JEM and Writer Xóchitl-Julisa Bermejo, author of the beautiful poetry book “Incantation:…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 14: On Writing Activism with Writer Romaine Washington
This episode is JEM and Writer Romaine Washington, editor of the anthology “These Black Bodies…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 13: On Writing Culture with Writer Leticia Del Toro
JEM and Writer Leticia Del Toro, author of the poetry chapbook “All We Are Told…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 12: On Writing Your Powerful Truth with Vincent Cooper
On speaking truth to power with guest Vincent Cooper. JEM is talking writing with Writer…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 11: On Writing Nonfiction with Author Jo Scott Coe
JEM is talking writing with Writer Jo Scott-Coe, author of the acclaimed nonfiction book “Unheard…
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 10: Writing about Community & Culture with Writer and Macondista, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 9: Writing about Nature with Writer Andrea Ross
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 8: On Writing in Poetic Voice with Adam D. Martinez
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 7: On Writing Darkness with Christian Livermore
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 6: Writing Your Memoir with Michelle Otero
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 5: Writing with Precision with Emily Fernandez
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 4: Writing with Beauty with Angela Peñaredondo
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 3: On writing survival with Lynn Forney
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 2: Writing Loss and Love with Victoria Waddle
Life of JEM Season 4 Episode 1: Writing the Hard Stories with Hannah Sward
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 11: Writing on Trauma & Recovery with Mary Beth O’Connor
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 10: Writing with Brevity with Sean Pravica
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 9: Writing Life with Dennis Callaci
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 8: Writing Your World with Ruth Nolan
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 7: Writing Your Musical Life with Laurie Markvart
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 6: Writing about the Pandemic with Dave Pelzer
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 5: Marketing, Motherhood & More with Dr. Cecilia Caballero
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 4: Writing About Social Justice with Toni Ann Johnson
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 3: Writing About Poverty with Christian Livermore
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 2: Finding your Inner Creative with Minal Hajratwala
Life of JEM Season 3 Episode 1: Writing as a Journey with Writer Estela González
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 18: Writing Your Love Story with Writer Lynda Smith Hoggan
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 17: Writing with Humor with Writer & Filmmaker Tim Kirk
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 16: Writing with Heat with Writer Ruthie Marlenée
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 15: On Telling Your Story with Writer Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 14: Writing with Strength with Writer Yasmín Ramírez
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 13: Writing with Soul with Writer Allison Hedge Coke
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Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 12: Writing with Glory with Reyna Grande
JEM interviews bestselling author Reyna Grande about her latest epic novel “A Ballad of Love…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 11: Writing Family with Nancie Laird Young
JEM on “writing family” with Writer Nancie Laird Young.
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 10: Finding Your Creative Voice with Cati Porter
JEM on finding your creative voice with author Cati Porter.
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 9: Writing with Magic with Stephanie Barbe Hammer
JEM on writing with magic with writer Stephanie Barbe Hammer.
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 8: Writing with Fire with Jose Hernandez Diaz
JEM on writing with fire with poet Jose Hernandez Diaz.
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 7: Writing About Nostalgia with Allen Callaci
JEM and writer & musician Allen Callaci talk about his books, music and writing about…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 6: Writing Your Truth with Gina Frangello
JEM and acclaimed writer Gina Frangello, author of “Blow Your House Down” chat about her…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 5: Make Your Case with Greg Rollins
JEM talks criminal defense with a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney Greg Rollins and…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 4: Writing with Heart with Tim Hatch
In this episode, JEM interviews Tim Hatch, author of “My Bariatric Year” and “Wild Embrace”. They…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 3: Words are Power with Romaine Washington
In this episode, JEM speaks with her friend acclaimed poet Romaine Washington. They talk about…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 2: “Tales of an Inland Empire Girl” Book Launch
JEM reads three stories from her new book “Tales of an Inland Empire Girl” that…
Life of JEM Season 2 Episode 1: Twins in Faux Furs with Jacqueline Mantz Rodriguez
In this episode, JEM interviews her “wonder twin”, Dr. Jacqueline Mantz, who reads from her…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 18: Write and Sing Your Life
Writer Peter Cherches calls in to talk with JEM about his amazing books including the…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 17: Writing Your History
In Episode 17, JEM interviews Hong-My Basrai, author of the epic memoir “Behind the Red…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 16: Teenage Angst
In Episode 16, JEM interviews Isabel Quintero, award winning writer and author of the YA…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 15: Writing Grief
JEM chats with writer and lawyer Elsa Valmidiano about Elsa’s new essay collection “We Are…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 14: Changing the Narrative
JEM talks life and writing with her good friend, acclaimed writer and Macondista Cecilia Balli,…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 13: Radio Waves
JEM reads a Bowie tribute story and interviews Shawna Perrin, the author of “Radio Waves:…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 12: These Strange Days
JEM reads her story about the recent political upheaval and speaks with her friend and…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 11: Gratitude
JEM reads her “Mantz Christmas Story” and expresses her thankfulness for all of the support…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 10: Self Care for the Soul
Episode 10 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about self care…
Life Of JEM Season 1 Episode 9: Finding Your Writing Tribe
Episode 9 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about finding your…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 8: Memory Box
Episode 8 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about memories. JEM…
Life Of JEM Season 1 Episode 7: Waitressing Daze
Episode 7 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about JEM’s waitressing…
Life Of JEM Season 1 Episode 6: Witchy Poo
Episode 6 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about having a…
Life Of JEM Season 1 Episode 5: On Writing
Episode 5 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about writing and…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 4: TV Wasteland
Episode 4 of the Life of JEM live video podcast is all about 1970s and…
Life Of JEM Season 1 Episode 3: Fast Food Memories
Episode 3 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about fast food…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 2: Being Belinda
Episode 2 of the Life of JEM live video podcast, is all about music! JEM…
Life of JEM Season 1 Episode 1: Girl Fight
In the pilot episode of the Life of JEM live video podcast, you meet Juanita…