This episode is JEM and Writer James Coats, author of the powerful poetry book “Midnight & Mad Dreams”. JEM and James talk about how he uses poetry to illustrate racism and oppression in an attempt to change the world. They also talk about the “business” of writing and how to be a good literary citizen. And […]
This episode is JEM and Writer Xóchitl-Julisa Bermejo, author of the beautiful poetry book “Incantation: Love Poems for Battle Sites” (Mouthfeel Press). JEM and Xóchitl chat about how Xóchitl’s writing merges poetry and social justice and how these gorgeously crafted poems bear witness and you’ll hear a reading by Xóchitl.
This episode is JEM and Writer Romaine Washington, editor of the anthology “These Black Bodies Are . . . ” and poet and author of “Purgatory Has An Address” and “Sirens In Her Belly”. JEM and Romaine chat about how Romaine merges writing and activism and how she brought together this beautiful, soul sustaining multi-genre […]
JEM and Writer Leticia Del Toro, author of the poetry chapbook “All We Are Told Not To Touch” (Finishing Line Press, 2023) are talking about writing, culture, language and community. A must listen to conversation on writing!
On speaking truth to power with guest Vincent Cooper. JEM is talking writing with Writer Vincent Cooper, author of “Infidelis”, a powerful poetry collection about his military service.
JEM is talking writing with Writer Jo Scott-Coe, author of the acclaimed nonfiction book “Unheard Witness: the Life and Death of Kathy Leissner Whitman.”
